City of Burnaby's building permit reviews to be sped up by private sector staff
Third party reviews by the private sector are also in use by other BC cities, including Vancouver.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 17, 2023
West Coast Express returns to pre-pandemic service of five trains
Ridership on the commuter rail has been steadily recovering 🚆
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 16, 2023
Jericho Lands development proposal in Point Grey now even bigger with 13,000 homes (RENDERINGS)
A massive project with towers up to 49 storeys next to Jericho Beach in West Point Grey 👀
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 16, 2023
2,500 homes in five towers proposed for Telus "Boot" on Boundary Road in Burnaby (RENDERINGS)
Five residential towers, including rental housing and a "second Boot." 👀
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 16, 2023
Construction starts on rental towers on Denny's site at Marine Drive SkyTrain
Two rental housing towers are set to rise near the South Vancouver transit hub.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 15, 2023
Stretch of Yew Street in Kitsilano to be car-free for pedestrians this summer
A pedestrian-only zone along two blocks south of Kitsilano Beach Park 🚶🏻♂️
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 15, 2023
Air Canada to launch new year-round Vancouver to Singapore flights
A new permanent frequent service to reach Southeast Asia ✈️
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 14, 2023
TransLink studying platform screen doors for SkyTrain stations
TransLink is studying ways to limit intrusions onto the SkyTrain tracks.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 14, 2023
List of 47 cities in British Columbia targeted for the Housing Supply Act
This includes 20 out of the 23 local jurisdictions of Metro Vancouver.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 14, 2023
City of Vancouver to reform vehicle parking requirements in development permit process
Part of an effort to streamline and simplify development permit requirements.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
344 rental homes in two towers proposed for Vancouver's Oakridge district
Given the option, the developer will build ground-level homes instead of retail/restaurants.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
Outdoor atrium in YVR Airport's new terminal building expansion to open this summer
Passengers waiting for a flight can soon get a breath of fresh air 🌲
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
"What can be built here?": City of Vancouver creates online digital tool for permitting
A new revolutionary tool to help expedite and simplify the permitting process 👀
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
Three options for new West End Community Centre and King George Secondary School
It also includes a new library, underground NHL-sized ice rink, and fire hall.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
95 beds for a seamless transition between all stages of recovery.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
Capilano Mall redevelopment planning resumes after pandemic pause
A major redevelopment of the 15-acre mall in North Vancouver.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 13, 2023
Free bike valet service every day at Vancouver City Centre Station this summer
Secured parking for up to 100 bikes in a staffed area for peace of mind 🚲
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 12, 2023
All generations of the SkyTrain car fleet to be modified to reduce noise
New hardware added to all SkyTrain cars will help reduce excess noise 🚝
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 12, 2023

















