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Deep cleaning of a SkyTrain car in Vancouver. (TransLink)
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Trudeau says emergency public transit funding is not a federal responsibility

"Operation of transit is more of a municipal and provincial responsibility."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 8, 2020
Physical distancing markers at the 99 B-Line bus stop at Commercial-Broadway Station. (Ben Murphy / TransLink)
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TransLink to cancel planned service reductions with the help of BC government

Route cancellations, reduced frequencies, and layoffs are all rescinded ⚠️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 8, 2020
Artistic rendering of 3609-3687 Arbutus Street, Vancouver. (BHA Architecture / PCI Developments)
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116 rental homes proposed for corner of Arbutus Street and 20th Avenue

It will replace five single-family homes next to the Arbutus Greenway.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 8, 2020
Construction progress on 1641 Davie Street in downtown Vancouver's West End, including Safeway, as of April 25, 2020. (Anders Falk / submitted)
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New Davie Street rental housing towers with Safeway store nearing completion

Nearly 440 rental homes, plus a new Safeway store opening soon.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 8, 2020
TransLink
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Opinion: Reopening of the economy requires urgent TransLink funding

Transit service levels need to be restored soon to help support the economy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 7, 2020
Otter in Vancouver swimming pool. (@jasminesallaycarrington/Instagram)
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Otter goes for a leisurely swim in Vancouver backyard pool (VIDEO)

No koi were found. 🐟

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 6, 2020
A trolley bus travelling through the intersection of West Broadway and Cambie Street in Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Three trolley routes begin detours for Broadway Subway construction this month

Starting this month until 2025, when the SkyTrain extension opens.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 6, 2020
Bike parkade at SkyTrain's Burquitlam Station. (TransLink)
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TransLink opens three new bike parkades at SkyTrain stations (PHOTOS)

Three more SkyTrain stations now have secure bike parking. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2020
Eastbound lanes of Beach Avenue between Hornby Street and Stanley Park closed for pedestrians and cyclists. (@Dale_Bracewell/Twitter)
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More road space should be reallocated for pedestrians: City Councillor

Reallocating road space for physical activity, and access to businesses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2020
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83% of Surrey residents want to delay new municipal police force: survey

Surrey Police Department is slated to launch in April 2021.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2020
Surrey Central City. (Shutterstock)
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Surrey City Council approves economic action and recovery plan

Late payment penalty extensions for property taxes, and approval of building permits.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2020
The "Harry Potter room" at Little Australia House in the University Endowment Lands. (William and Lindsay / Airbnb)
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Harry Potter's closet near UBC listed as a short-term rental

The listing calls this room under a staircase the "Harry Potter room." 🧙‍♂️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2020
Cargo being loaded onto a Cascadia Air aircraft. (Cascadia Air)
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New BC commuter airline providing emergency air delivery to remote communities

This will retain supply chains and help with the economic recovery.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 5, 2020
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BC Transit to resume fare collection and front-door boarding on buses in June

The policies and timeline are aligned with TransLink.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 4, 2020
Abbotsford International Airshow is held at Abbotsford International Airport. (Abbotsford International Airshow)
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Abbotsford International Airshow officially cancelled for 2020

All of the Lower Mainland's largest events are now officially not happening.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 4, 2020
View of Metro Vancouver from the top of Burnaby Mountain, where Simon Fraser University's main campus is located. (Shutterstock)
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Metro Vancouver home sales in April fall to 38-year low: REBGV

And a 56% drop over March 2020.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 4, 2020
TransLink buses. (TransLink)
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Full list of TransLink's 47 bus route cancellations starting this month

All remaining bus routes will run on a weekend schedule or less ⚠️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 4, 2020
New larger video screens at the intersection of Robson and Granville streets in downtown Vancouver. (Daily Hive)
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New giant LED video screens installed at corner of Robson and Granville

The Best Buy building's new screens are larger, brighter, and more energy efficient.💡

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 3, 2020
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