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Full redevelopment concept of Metropolis at Metrotown after all four phases. (Ivanhoe Cambridge)
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Metropolis at Metrotown mall redevelopment envisions 15,000 new homes

It will "be the urban centre that rivals Vancouver."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 26, 2019
Craig Richmond, president and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority. (Vancouver International Airport)
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Vancouver International Airport CEO Craig Richmond announces retirement

Under his leadership, airport passenger volumes increased by 50%.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2019
2017-approved design of the large electronic billboards for the Best Buy/Winners building at the intersection of Robson and Granville streets. (Bonnis Properties)
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City of Vancouver initiates review of its policies for video screen signs

Such signs can enhance areas as an exciting and lively destination.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2019
TransLink 99 B-Line articulated bus. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Unifor says they will return to the bargaining table with CMBC

Unifor has agreed to TransLink's request to negotiate in one last bid to avert a shutdown.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2019
Vancouver skyline. (Shutterstock)
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BC housing market to recover "much quicker than anticipated": report

Steep mortgage rate declines combined with continued population growth.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 25, 2019
2019 artistic rendering of 1090 West Pender Street, Vancouver. (Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership / Bentall Kennedy)
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City of Vancouver forecasts need of up to 57 million sq. ft. of additional job space

Creating over 200,000 jobs, in order to keep a strong and vibrant economy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 23, 2019
TransLink buses. (TransLink)
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Plan ahead: Alternatives to consider during Metro Vancouver transit shutdown

It is important to plan early and be prepared.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 23, 2019
Artistic rendering of 1940 Main Street, Vancouver. (Formosis Architecture / Port Living)
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Condo building proposal on Main Street could be converted into a Sonder hotel

Likely due to the soft market for concrete condominium homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
Artistic rendering of 1790 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver. (Kasian Architecture)
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Car dealership to replace former gas station at West 4th Avenue and Burrard corner

Another car dealership is coming to the area.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
SkyTrain noise. (TransLink)
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TransLink examining ways to reduce SkyTrain noise

Better maintenance and mitigation, plus new acoustical insulation codes for residential buildings.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
Vancouver residential towers. (Shutterstock)
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City of Vancouver staff do not recommend hiking Empty Homes Tax

The tax is working, in addition to the provincial government's new speculation tax.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
The Spinning Chandelier sculpture installed on the underside of the Granville Bridge next to Vancouver House. November 20, 2019. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Massive $1.2-million Spinning Chandelier installed under Granville Bridge (PHOTOS)

It descends and spins at fixed times daily, and lights up at night.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
Hiking paths between Production Way-University Station and SFU Burnaby. (Google Maps)
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SFU students planning to hike up Burnaby Mountain during transit shutdown

4 kms long, 300 metre elevation climb, 1.5 hours.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
TransLink buses. (TransLink)
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Transit shutdown will certainly cripple Metro Vancouver

All alternatives won't be able to replace buses and SeaBus.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 22, 2019
Artistic rendering of the new rental building at 1303 Kingsway & 3728 Clark Drive, Vancouver. (GBL Architects / Aquilini Development)
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6-storey pre-zoning among Vancouver's proposed changes to build more rentals

The city is considering new policies and incentives to encourage more rental housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 21, 2019
The completed new exterior of H&M's Vancouver flagship store at CF Pacific Centre mall on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, November 2019. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Transit shutdown could take a big hit on Black Friday crowds

Expect the strike to lower traffic at stores.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 21, 2019
The Granville Strip in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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212 new retail businesses have opened in downtown Vancouver since 2012: report

Clothing and service-related businesses saw big gains.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 21, 2019
The newly-completed UBC bus exchange, September 2019. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Classes and exams to go ahead at UBC, SFU, and BCIT during transit shutdown

All classes and exams at 9 post-secondary institutions will proceed as planned.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 20, 2019
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