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Aerial of the recently built JetSet parking lot loading zone at Vancouver International Airport. It is currently the largest drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre in the region. (Google Maps)
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Laid off staff at YVR Airport being recalled to help manage vaccination sites

Even more staff will be recalled once vaccination efforts expand.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 16, 2021
Gil Kelley, the chief urban planner of the City of Vancouver. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver chief urban planner Gil Kelley leaves position

It's expected he will "pursue other endeavours" in the United States.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2021
The Post with Amazon offices in downtown Vancouver under construction, as of February 23, 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Major food hall destination coming to new Amazon office in downtown Vancouver

A mix of full-service, sit-down, table-service, and quick-service restaurants.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2021
City of Burnaby standardized shelter for a TransLink bus stop. (Google Maps)
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It would cost $22 million to ensure every Burnaby bus stop has a shelter

737 bus stops in Burnaby do not have a bus shelter, according to the city.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2021
Conceptual form of the Langara College Vancouver campus expansion. (Langara College)
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Major expansion of Langara College campus approved by City Council

Old buildings will be demolished, and the campus will nearly double in size.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2021
Greater Vancouver Food Bank's future warehouse and community organization distribution hub at 1405 Thornton Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Food bank left waiting for city approvals for two new Vancouver distribution hubs

Greater Vancouver Food Bank has not been spared from archaic and costly permitting.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2021
School zone sign. (Shutterstock)
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Burnaby becomes first city in Metro Vancouver to expand 30 km/hr school zone hours

It is now six hours longer spread across morning and evening.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 12, 2021
Before and after: rental housing project at 4118-4138 Cambie Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps/Raymond Letkeman Architects/Pennyfarthing Development)
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90 rental homes approved for King Edward Avenue and Cambie Street corner

City Council has approved 90 rental homes kitty corner from SkyTrain's King Edward Station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 12, 2021
Riverview Hospital (Sumiqwuelu) in Coquitlam. (BC Housing)
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BC government restarts Riverview Hospital redevelopment planning process

The 244-acre site will be redeveloped into housing and new mental health facilities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 12, 2021
The future site of the new SkyTrain OMC at 225 North Road in Coquitlam. (Google Maps)
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TransLink buys 27-acre site near Braid Station for new SkyTrain maintenance centre

Acquired for $83 million for redevelopment into SkyTrain's new maintenance hub.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 11, 2021
Granville Entertainment District looking south from near Nelson Street. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Opinion: Residential uses do not belong in Granville Entertainment District

Even more homes are proposed for Granville in downtown, conflicting with entertainment district uses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 11, 2021
Scientists at AbCellera examine cell cultures using a microscope. (AbCellera)
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AbCellera proposing to build massive city block-sized biotech campus in Vancouver

A city block-sized redevelopment to accommodate 1,000 office workers and researchers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 11, 2021
Stanley Park Drive entrance into the Second Beach Swimming Pool parking lot. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Bike lane on Stanley Park Drive to return this year: Park Board decision

Park Board commissioners have approved the return of the controversial bike lane.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 11, 2021
Artistic rendering of the penthouse at ONE Water Street's East tower. (North American Development Group)
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New record $10 million listing for penthouse in future downtown Kelowna tower

The top floor of a 400-ft tower, the tallest in BC outside of Metro Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 11, 2021
Artistic rendering of 5910-5962 Cambie Street, Vancouver. (Perks + Will Architects)
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City Council approves new 270-room hotel next to Oakridge-41st Avenue Station

It will have synergies with the massive Oakridge Centre shopping mall redevelopment.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 10, 2021
Artistic rendering of "Hallmark Hotel" at 901 West Broadway, Vancouver. (Zeidler Architecture/Hallmark Hospitality)
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New 147-room hotel proposed next to SkyTrain's future Oak-VGH Station

It will replace the New India Buffet restaurant at the corner of Broadway and Laurel.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 10, 2021
December 2020 artistic rendering of the new Bombardier Metro 300 (Mark III) trains for TransLink's new SkyTrain car order. (TransLink)
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TransLink planning $300 million SkyTrain maintenance centre in Coquitlam

A major facility to handle 200+ new SkyTrain cars, and the Vancouver and Surrey-Langley extensions.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 10, 2021
Vancouver Island Connector intercity bus. (Vancouver Island Connector)
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BC government offers $27 million in funding for interregional buses and local airports

New subsidized funding for transportation to rural communities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 9, 2021
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