BC's speculation tax catalyzing more rental housing, raises $88 million
92% was raised from foreign owners and non BC-resident owners.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 13, 2021
TransLink to study transition to electric-battery ferries for SeaBus
The electrification of SeaBus is "the most effective, efficient, and eco-friendly strategy."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 13, 2021
More BC residents interested in buying homes in suburbs than major city centres: survey
But BC residents are more interested in condo ownership than other Canadians.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 13, 2021
42 rental homes, retail, daycare proposed for Kerrisdale in Vancouver (RENDERINGS)
This 41st Avenue property has been vacant ever since a devastating 2017 fire.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 12, 2021
City of Surrey recorded $1.46 billion in building permit value in 2020
This is over $800 million lower than 2019.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 12, 2021
SFU gains $22-million federal endowment for new urban climate change centre
It'll research and develop policies to help address climate change in cities.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 12, 2021
Ontario investment firms buy 15 rental buildings in Vancouver for $293 million
They have just acquired 614 rental homes across the city.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 12, 2021
UK firm designs tree-inspired towers for Vancouver proposal (RENDERINGS)
Condos and a unique atrium with retail and restaurants.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 12, 2021
Revised rental housing proposal for controversial Shaughnessy site next to hospice
City council rejected a townhouse proposal for the site in 2019.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 11, 2021
Kitsilano home has second highest sold price in Metro Vancouver history (PHOTOS)
The waterfront property was sold for $27 million š
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 9, 2021
49 rental homes proposed for Kingsway and Knight Street corner
Next to the House of Dosas restaurant.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 9, 2021
Billboards along Arbutus Greenway take on public art by Douglas Coupland (PHOTOS)
These are the "Slogans for the 21st Century."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 9, 2021
City of Richmond ponders densification to support rail rapid transit to Steveston
Adding 77,000 residents along Granville Avenue and Railway Avenue.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2021
A huge game changer for Granville Entertainment District that preserves Commodore Ballroom.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2021
Michaels arts and crafts store closing on Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver
The major two-storey retail location is permanently closing.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 7, 2021
175 rental homes in 12-storey tower proposed near SkyTrain's Renfrew Station
If built, it would be the first tower in the area of Renfrew Station.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2021
Potential routes for Chilliwack-Vancouver-Whistler high-speed rail: UBC study
It could create more affordable housing options.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2021
Growing number of Canadians migrating to BC by U-Haul during COVID-19
The spike in the Lower Mainland is as high as 32%.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2021

















