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Concept of Greenline Ferries' charge barge dock at Gibson Landing. (Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects/3GA Marine/Greenline Ferries)
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'Charge barges' to power new B.C. battery ferries, doubling as passenger docks

New ferries linking downtown Vancouver with Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 9, 2025
New condition of the BC Parkway along Stewardson Way in New Westminster. (TransLink)
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$6 million overhaul complete for segment of BC Parkway in New Westminster

Much wider and safer pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 9, 2025
Hastings Racecourse & Casino at Hastings Park. (Kenneth Chan)
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First Nation seeks to buy Hastings Racecourse & Casino business

"We look forward to entering the gaming industry in due course."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 7, 2025
Construction progress on the first phase of Brentwood Block, as of June 4, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Construction starts on Western Canada's tallest rental housing tower in Brentwood

Over 1,700 homes in the first phase of Brentwood Block.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 7, 2025
The former Howard Johnston Hotel at 1176 Granville St., turned into supportive housing and home to Aura Nightclub. (Kenneth Chan)
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200 floods in nightclub after Granville Strip hotel turned into supportive housing

"Good luck having an entertainment district."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 7, 2025
YXX1 at Pitt Meadows. (Amazon)
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New 825,000 sq. ft. hub is Amazon's largest Metro Vancouver warehouse

Amazon's largest and first warehouse facility of its kind in B.C.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 7, 2025
Construction progress on Freedom Mobile Arch, the new PNE amphitheatre, as of June 1, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Giant roof of the new PNE amphitheatre begins to take shape

Just one year to go until completion.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 7, 2025
Granville Street in the Entertainment Core sub-area; Preliminary concept of the Granville Street Plan for illustrative purposes only, February 2025. (City of Vancouver)
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Car-free revival plan for Granville Strip approved by Vancouver City Council

A 20-year strategy for Granville Entertainment District's revival.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 5, 2025
Granville Street in downtown Vancouver looking south from West Georgia Street. (City of Vancouver)
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Opinion: 7 factors to carefully consider for the Granville Strip's revitalization

A wide range of factors for meaningful and effective change.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 4, 2025
2025 concept of 602-644 Kingsway and 603-617 East 16th Ave., Vancouver. (Perkins&Will/Bonnis Properties)
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Two rental housing towers eyed for Kingsway near Fraser Street in Vancouver

A major expansion of a previous development concept for the site.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2025
MNP Tower backdropping the historic Marine Building in downtown Vancouver. (Tada Images/Shutterstock)
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$730-million acquisition of seven office properties in Vancouver and Calgary

An acquisition of outperforming "trophy" assets.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2025
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Homebuyers hold back in Greater Vancouver, while Fraser Valley sees modest bump

"Emerging signs that sales activity might be turning a corner."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2025
JD Sports at 1042 Robson St., Vancouver, as seen on June 1, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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JD Sports opens flagship downtown Vancouver store on Robson Street

The latest store in their rapid Metro Vancouver expansion.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2025
Condo flash sale for the Belvedere tower in Surrey on May 31, 2025. (Key Marketing)
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Nearly 200 people lined up for 25% discount on newly built Surrey condos

Some people began waiting in line the previous day.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2025
"Permanent closure" sign posted onto the entrances of Hudson's Bay in downtown Vancouver, shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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End of an era after 355 years: Hudson's Bay Company permanently closed

All good things come to an end.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2025
Concept of Sínulhḵay at The Stories tower, outside the entrance into South Granville Station. (PCI Developments)
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40-foot-tall Indigenous art to light up future South Granville Station entrance

A blend of Squamish, Japanese, and Trinidadian cultures.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 2, 2025
Platform level of Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station; construction progress on SkyTrain Millennium Line's Broadway extension, as of June 2, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Broadway Subway stations begin to take shape for 2027 opening

Exciting visual progress on the Millennium Line extension to Arbutus.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 2, 2025
Vancouver Park Board Transition Work Group press conference on January 25, 2024. (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver Park Board dissolution still planned, but timing uncertain

"We will continue to work with the City regarding their request."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 31, 2025
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