Metro Vancouver transit ridership could soar later in 2021: TransLink forecast
There's new optimism with vaccinations and post-secondary students returning to campuses.
TransLink approves 2.3% fare increase in 2021
The fare increase will begin on Canada Day.
New renderings of Senakw's transit hubs, bike parkades, and retail
A visual gateway and transit hub serving as many as 9,000 residents.
City of Vancouver to consider mandatory murals on construction hoarding
It would liven up construction areas, and support struggling artists.
131 rental homes proposed near SkyTrain's Oakridge-41st Avenue Station
More transit-oriented rental homes and retail near Oakridge Centre.
Vancouver City Council motion urges quick actions on permitting backlog and delays
City staff would be given 30 days to create a strategy to eliminate the backlog and reduce delays.
City of Vancouver recorded $229 million budget surplus in 2020
The surplus is $60 million higher than expected, equal to the increase in property tax revenues over 2019.
Microsoft adding 500 technical jobs at Vancouver expansion office this year
A new major Microsoft office has reached completion in Gastown.
Three new public washroom locations coming to Vancouver parks this fall
Single-stall toilets designed by the City of Portland, with each location costing up to $700,000 š½
A themed park for dogs is planned for Coopers' Park in downtown Vancouver
A fun playground designed for a dog's happiness š¶
CP acquires American railway for $25 billion, creating Canada-US-Mexico link
A seamless, single network reaching as far south as Mexico City.
Major road construction on six blocks of Robson Street begins
Construction will end in the fall.
BC Ferries gives new ship a First Nations name, launches art design competition
The chosen Indigenous art design will receive an award of $15,000.
Herring eggs placed in Coal Harbour for an attempt at revival
The results of this fish repopulation experiment will not be known until 2024 š
BC government approves e-scooter pilot project for four cities in Metro Vancouver
Electric scooters are coming to four cities in Metro Vancouver.
BC Housing acquiring Ramada Vancouver Downtown hotel to house the homeless
Another low-end hotel snapped up for supportive housing for the homeless.
BC government and City of Victoria reach agreement to end homeless encampments
The city is required to provide enforcement to prevent the formation of new camps.
The Irish Heather is closing in Gastown after 24 years, relocating due to high rents
"The rents and taxes on businesses are crippling," says the owner.