Vancouver City Council keeps door open for potential regional 2030 Olympics bid
A regional bid for the 2030 Olympic Winter Games to support economic recovery remains a possibility.
- Kenneth Chan
- Apr 1, 2021
Granville Street youth hostel to be permanently turned into housing for the homeless
Another conversion of tourism accommodations into housing for the homeless.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 31, 2021
Gondola serving downtown Edmonton receives city council approval for next steps
Five stations over 2.5 km with a travel time of 12 minutes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 31, 2021
Kitsilano private school for kids with dyslexia planning redevelopment for expansion
Fraser Academy will expand and create a public Centre for Dyslexia and Community Literacy.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 30, 2021
Park Board order gives campers deadline to leave another area of Strathcona Park
Another phased closure towards the complete closure by the end of April.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 30, 2021
30% of the homes in the Jericho Lands redevelopment will be affordable
Social housing, below-market rentals, and market rentals on the 90-acre site in West Point Grey.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 30, 2021
Douglas College proposes New Westminster expansion with 244 student housing beds
Academic space and student housing in an 18-storey mass timber building near SkyTrain.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 30, 2021
City of Vancouver abandons idea to use 2400 Motel to house the homeless
The motel on Kingsway will not become a shelter for Strathcona Park homeless campers.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 30, 2021
First multi-family housing project in Point Grey in a decade launches
The former Esso gas station at the corner of Alma Street and 10th Avenue is finally getting developed.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 30, 2021
Construction detour ended: Robson Square's new street-level plaza now finally open
A public art piece at the plaza plays Loverboy's "Working for the Weekend."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 29, 2021
Whistler Blackcomb to close for several weeks due to rising COVID-19 cases
There has been a spike in transmissions from Whistler to across BC.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 29, 2021
TransLink reducing fares and introducing Compass Card on HandyDART
70% of HandyDART passengers could see lower fares.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 29, 2021
Lights of Hope display tradition to continue at new St. Paul's Hospital campus
The popular display could also be expanded and reimagined at the new location.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 27, 2021
$79 million upgrade of SkyTrain's digital signs, speakers, and CCTV now complete
The revamp has greatly improved communication on the SkyTrain system.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 26, 2021
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim planning massive theme park expansion
Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure would become way bigger! š°
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 26, 2021
Construction expected to begin this year on new major Vancouver office tower
With health safety features, it's Vancouver's first pandemic-influenced office design.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 26, 2021
City of Vancouver staff emphasize regional approach for potential 2030 Olympics bid
The 2030 Olympics bid "will not be lead or the sole decision of the City of Vancouver."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 26, 2021
Vancouver City Council to receive lists of building proposals in review limbo
Many economic, cultural, and rental housing development projects are being stalled by planning staff.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 26, 2021

















