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
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
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
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
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
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
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
First Nations art design unveiled for new BC Ferries vessel
The Salish Heron will enter service in 2022 ⛴
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 30, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 deploys 9 reindeer buses for the Christmas season (PHOTOS)
Spreading much-needed holiday cheer! 🎅🏻
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 25, 2021
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

















