New policy changes could help enable ridehailing expansion into the Fraser Valley
The easternmost areas of the Fraser Valley will be added to Vancouver's ridehailing license.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 7, 2023
Shore power links to be installed at Victoria's cruise ship terminal to cut emissions
This allows cruise ships to turn off their engines when at port.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 7, 2023
Vancouver City Council to consider allowing more events to be held at informal venues
Vancouver City Council is considering allowing informal and non-traditional venues to host more events.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 6, 2023
City of Vancouver to pre-zone Cambie Corridor properties to speed up 1,600 new townhomes
It will shave up to one year in the timeline to achieve new townhomes on 220 parcels.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 6, 2023
New policies make it easier to receive strata approval to install EV chargers
The threshold for receiving strata approval to install electric vehicle charging stations is reduced ⚡️
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 6, 2023
12-storey supportive housing tower proposed near Renfrew SkyTrain
Instead of a six-storey building, the supportive housing project will now be 12 storeys.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 6, 2023
Ship collision barriers to be installed on Lions Gate Bridge and Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
The new protective barriers will prevent a bridge collapse due to a ship collision.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 5, 2023
West Vancouver's 108-year-old Ferry Building reopens after restoration (PHOTOS)
This building next to Ambleside Pier is a lasting reminder of the old ferry to downtown Vancouver.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 5, 2023
First phase of Port Moody redevelopment with 2,000 homes moves forward
The largest neighbourhood-sized redevelopment in Port Moody in 20 years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 5, 2023
New South Vancouver express bus route part of TransLink's seasonal service changes
The spring seasonal service changes starting this month include a new express bus route 🚍
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 4, 2023
More Canada Line service disruptions for Capstan Station construction
Expect another month of early nightly service disruptions in Richmond.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 4, 2023
Metro Vancouver's home sales in March were stronger than expected
"The spring market is already on track to outpace our 2023 forecast," says the real estate board.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 4, 2023
Downtown Vancouver office vacancy rate now exceeds 10%, highest in 20 years
This is downtown Vancouver's highest office vacancy rate since 2004.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 4, 2023
BC government announces ambitious plan to tackle housing affordability and supply
A multi-billion-dollar plan to catalyze housing supply, plus a new flipping tax.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 4, 2023
The best 2023 April Fools' jokes on changing Vancouver's urban realities
Everything from removing Canada Place's sails to a Chip Wilson statue...
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 4, 2023
New permanent plaza design coming to Robson and Bute intersection
Big pedestrian-friendly changes are coming to the Robson Street retail strip.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 3, 2023
38% of Metro Vancouver households now rent their housing
Secured purpose-built rental housing construction is at a 20-year high.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 3, 2023
Independent task force to find efficiencies in City of Vancouver budget
The City of Vancouver is facing a runaway train of escalating costs over the coming years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 3, 2023

















