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Downtown Vancouver skyline (Shutterstock)
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City of Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax revenues reach $106 million

Most of the exempt and vacant properties are condominiums.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2021
Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal at Ogden Point. (Greater Victoria Harbour Authority)
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350 cruise visits scheduled for Victoria in 2022, including some of the world's largest ships

760,000 passengers are expected in 2022, nearly the same number as 2019 🛳

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2021
Artistic rendering of General Fusion's power-plant scale fusion demonstration plant near London, UK. (General Fusion)
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BC energy innovator General Fusion secures $130 million in funding round

The Vancouver company plans to commercialize its industry-leading magnetized target fusion tech.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2021
Sports fields at Empire Field of Hastings Park in Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Park Board seeking input on improving sports fields in Vancouver

New additional sports fields could be built, and existing surfaces could be upgraded ⚽️⚾️🏈

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2021
Artistic rendering of the new indoor galleria of First Baptist Church, as part of The Butterfly project. (Revery Architecture)
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Stunning church restoration part of The Butterfly tower in downtown Vancouver

The luxury condo tower is providing almost $100 million in public benefits.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2021
Existing employment and industrial land uses within the area plan for SkyTrain Renfrew and Rupert stations. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver planning to densify around SkyTrain's Renfrew and Rupert stations

Transit-oriented development in the areas around the SkyTrain stations with job space and housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2021
Example of single-use items. (Daily Hive)
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City of Vancouver's fees for single-use cups, ban on plastic bags start January 1

Every disposable single-use cup of coffee is about to cost more ☕️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 30, 2021
Art design for the Salish Heron vessel by Maynard Johnny Junior of the Penelakut First Nation. (BC Ferries)
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First Nations art design unveiled for new BC Ferries vessel

The Salish Heron will enter service in 2022 ⛴

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 30, 2021
Artistic rendering of the EA Burnaby campus expansion at 3700 Gilmore Way, Burnaby. (DIALOG/Electronic Arts)
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Construction begins on major expansion of Electronic Arts' Burnaby campus

The office floor area of Electronic Arts in Burnaby will grow by 40% 🎮

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 30, 2021
Main entrance into FlyOver Las Vegas from the Las Vegas Strip. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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FlyOver Las Vegas brings thrilling immersive flight ride attraction to the Strip

The flight ride attraction has opened on the Strip next to MGM.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 29, 2021
Larco Investments is the owner of Bridge Studios in Burnaby. (Bridge Studios)
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Bridge Studios owner to buy City of Burnaby-owned lot for new massive film studio

A 17-acre city-owned lot will be sold for $136 million for a major new film production studio.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 27, 2021
Vancouver Police Department responding to an Extinction Rebellion protest on October 19, 2021. (Shutterstock)
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Surrey's new police force is poaching VPD officers at a concerning rate: city councillor

"Surrey’s recruitment problems should not be allowed to jeopardize policing or safety in Vancouver."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 26, 2021
Chronicle at 825 Nicola Street, Vancouver, on November 25, 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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First rental housing building on Robson Street in decades reaches completion

A 21-storey tower with 128 rental homes, plus retail and restaurant space.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 26, 2021
Richards Street bike lane construction in downtown Vancouver, June 2020. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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10% property tax hike in 2023 possible as City of Vancouver's expenses grow

Out of control costs will lead to an average annual 7% property tax hike from 2022 to 2026.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 26, 2021
Reinforced SkyTrain columns foundations at the Gilmore Place construction pit. (Chris Neima/submitted)
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Feat of engineering integrates SkyTrain with Gilmore Place development (PHOTOS)

SkyTrain is hovering over a 100 ft canyon-like construction pit 👀

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2021
2021 rezoning application artistic rendering for the Broadway Commercial redevelopment at 1780 East Broadway, Vancouver. (Perkins&Will/Westbank/Crombie REIT)
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Public consultation underway on pivotal Broadway Commercial redevelopment

The redevelopment of Safeway next to Western Canada's busiest transit station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2021
TransLink Reindeer Bus (TransLink)
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TransLink deploys 9 reindeer buses for the Christmas season (PHOTOS)

Spreading much-needed holiday cheer! 🎅🏻

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2021
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart (City of Vancouver)
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Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart proposes new climate levy to raise $100 million

The levy would go in effect in 2022, along with an additional property tax increase.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2021
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