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TransLink's new double decker bus, July 2019. (TransLink)
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First look at TransLink's new double-decker bus fleet (PHOTOS)

A new fleet of 32 double-decker buses are being added to increase capacity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2019
Conceptual depiction purposes by the SkyTrain For Surrey advocacy group of what a Fraser Highway SkyTrain station could look like. (SkyTrain For Surrey)
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New SkyTrain on King George Boulevard to Newton could cost up to $1.4 billion

TransLink has identified the possibility of a new SkyTrain to Newton.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2019
Preliminary artistic rendering for the 152nd Street Station of the Fraser Highway SkyTrain extension. (TransLink)
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Full Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension will cost $3.1 billion: TransLink

Three staging options are now being considered.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2019
LED streetlights. (Shutterstock)
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All streetlights in Vancouver to be converted into energy-efficient white LED

LED lights have improved public safety and reduced collisions.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
2019 artistic rendering of the new outdoor stadium at Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Mountain campus. (SFU)
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Surrey seeking public feedback on proposed outdoor stadium

A new "destination" outdoor sports facility.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
A Car2Go vehicle parked in curb side street parking in Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver to allow car share drivers to park in metered spaces for free

It's intended to improve the convenience and usability of car share services.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
Artistic rendering of Broadhurst + Whitaker Block at 3495 Commercial Street, Vancouver. (Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects)
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East Vancouver heritage building could see restoration with new retail and rentals

A charming 1910-built streetcar era building could be completely revitalized.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
A BC Transit-operated bus and bus stop. (BC Transit)
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BC Transit to spend $79 million on 118 new buses, including electric models

BC Transit's bus fleet is getting a big new boost.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
LGBTQ rainbow crosswalk in Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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New permanent LGBTQ rainbow crosswalk coming to downtown Calgary

There will also be a pink, blue, and white trans flag crosswalk!

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
Blue Cabin Floating Artist Residency under construction in a dry dock. (Henri Robideau)
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Former cabin turned into floating artist residency to be moored in False Creek

The restored 1927-built cabin is set to be moored at the Plaza of Nations.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
The downtown skylines of Seattle and Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Seattle is the 'new Vancouver' when it comes to Chinese housing investment

"Chinese demand for Canadian and US real estate can be hurt but cannot be killed."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
Emirates Air Line gondola over the Thames River in London. (Shutterstock)
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SFU launches advocacy campaign for new gondola to Burnaby Mountain campus

"This project could begin operating in our community within the next three years."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 19, 2019
Calgary skyline. (Shutterstock)
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Calgary ranks as top 9th city Canadians are willing to move to buy a home

And number two in Western Canada, ahead of Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 18, 2019
Centre 4800 at 4804 Edmonton Trail, Calgary. (CMHC)
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Old hotel in Calgary renovated into 79 units of homeless housing

The old Quality Inn hotel has been given a new life.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 18, 2019
368-370 Powell Street, Vancouver. (Katie Burkard and Ian Tang / Engel & Volkers Real Estate Vancouver)
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A look inside: $4.7-million Vancouver home with company office and music studio (PHOTOS)

Perfect for the boss: A unique loft that doubles as an office space for a small company.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 18, 2019
An electric vehicle charging station built and operated by BC Hydro. (BC Hydro)
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BC government completes more electric-battery vehicle charging stations

This will reduce range anxiety for out-of-town road trips.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 18, 2019
View of Metro Vancouver from the top of Burnaby Mountain, where Simon Fraser University's main campus is located. (Shutterstock)
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Pre-sales in Metro Vancouver's housing market dropped by 47% this year to date

Developers are postponing their plans, resulting in a historic "backlog of approved projects."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 18, 2019
Interior of a typical Casper Sleep Shop. (Casper)
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Casper opening its first Vancouver retail store this week

Visitors will be allowed to take naps inside the store's miniature homes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 18, 2019
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