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Unveiling of SkyTrain's first new Mark V train on July 10, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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First of 47 new generation Mark V trains enter service on SkyTrain

A new era for the SkyTrain network.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 10, 2025
Map of the Vancouver Pride Parade route and Davie Village Pride Festival location on Aug. 3, 2025. (Vancouver Pride)
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Vancouver Pride Parade to take shorter, east-to-west route in 2025

Expect some historic changes to both the parade and festival.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 10, 2025
Existing condition of the City of Vancouver-owned future Innovation Hub site. (Google Maps)
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New push to redevelop 11.5-acre City-owned site at Main Street SkyTrain station

This will be the future Innovation Hub of the False Creek Flats.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 10, 2025
TransLink's Vancouver Transit Centre bus depot. (Google Maps)
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TransLink buys Fraser River waterfront property for Vancouver bus depot use

It previously leased this five-acre property.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 10, 2025
Existing condition (left) and future condition (right) of the McDonald's property at 1527 Main Street, Vancouver. (Dialog/Greystar Real Estate Partners)
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Redevelopment of McDonald's next to Main Street SkyTrain station approved

There will be a new replacement flagship McDonald's.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2025
2025 concept of 1880-1898 Main St. and 1851 Lorne St., Vancouver. (Bingham Hill Architects/Cressey Development)
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The Narrow Lounge in Mount Pleasant could be replaced by an 18-storey rental tower

A revision of a previous proposal with greater height and density.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2025
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport mall. (Kenneth Chan)
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McArthurGlen Vancouver Airport Outlet Mall seeks further expansion after first decade

"We have really been put on the tourism map."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2025
Concept of Frank at 8029-8225 Oak St. and 1012 West 64th Ave., Vancouver. (Arno Matis Architecture/Enrich Developments)
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Vancouver City Council enables phased Oak Street condo project to improve viability

200 new homes across four buildings along Oak Street.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2025
The first phase of Gilmore Place next to SkyTrain's GIlmore Station, as seen in May 2024. (Kenneth Chan)
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Fitness World to open 36,000 sq. ft. flagship gym at Brentwood in Burnaby

This marks the chain's return to Brentwood.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2025
Concept of Blake Village at the former Saputo site at 6800 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby. (Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects/Peterson Group)
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Developer advances major Burnaby housing project after exiting creditor protection

6,000 homes next to SkyTrain's Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2025
Digital advertising display at SkyTrain's Commercial-Broadway Station. (Lamar Advertising)
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TransLink rolling out new digital displays to enhance service alerts and advertising

Expect new and improved digital screens.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2025
Land assembly sale on Renfrew Street just south of SkyTrain's Renfrew Station, where high-rise tower typologies are permitted by the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan, potentially up to 40 storeys. (Kenneth Chan)
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Density plan for Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations approved by Vancouver City Council

Adding 19,000 residents and 8,000 jobs.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2025
Stanley Park Train. (Vancouver Park Board)
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Fixing the Stanley Park Train could involve a new private operator

The issues reflect poorly on the municipal government.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2025
Staples closed at 901 Seymour St., Vancouver, as seen on July 5, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Staples closes major store location in downtown Vancouver

After about 30 years of business.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 6, 2025
Roots' new downtown Vancouver flagship store at 919 Robson St. (Kenneth Chan)
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Roots opens new Robson Street flagship store in downtown Vancouver

Located next to Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 5, 2025
Indoor velodrome at Harry Jerome Sports Centre in Burnaby. (Burnaby Velodrome Club)
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Burnaby's velodrome could see new operator and different uses

The City of Burnaby estimates the facility needs $19 million of upgrades.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
Fire at the supportive housing in the former Howard Johnson Hotel building on June 11, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Five new supportive housing sites eyed to replace problematic Granville Strip locations

"In contrast with the warehousing approach."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
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Pedestrian safety shouldn’t rely on wearing bright clothing: Vancouver councillor

Against recommendations by ICBC, police, and the City.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
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