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Mass protests over the China extradition bill in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019 (left) and the downtown Vancouver skyline from a beach (right). (Shutterstock)
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Hong Kong crisis could lead to a big resurgence in Vancouver's housing market

There's already an uptick in Hong Kong interest in Vancouver homes since protests began this month.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 21, 2019
Proposed conceptual form of the Langara College Vancouver campus expansion. (Langara College)
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Langara College proposing massive expansion of its Vancouver campus

This includes five new buildings to double the size of Langara College.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 21, 2019
Artistic rendering of The Stack at 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver. (James Cheng Architects / Oxford Properties)
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Vancouver's new tallest office tower to reach completion in 2022

Construction on 540,000 sq. ft. of office space is well underway.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 21, 2019
Cycling. (Shutterstock)
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BC launches new strategy to encourage cycling, walking, and transit use

The provincial government's goal is to double "active transportation" by 2030.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 20, 2019
Tapping a Compass Card onto a Compass fare gate at SkyTrain. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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TransLink's switch to distance-travelled fares pushed to beyond 2020

More time is needed to upgrade the Compass system's technology.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 20, 2019
Downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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All the ways downtown Vancouver is still the vibrant core of the region: report

This is the state of downtown Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 20, 2019
3D printer. (Chinatown House)
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Microsoft helps launch new free community digital lab in Chinatown

Free accessible programming for kids and adults living in the Downtown Eastside.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 20, 2019
One of the first two double decker buses from TransLink. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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TransLink rolling out plug-in USB chargers for new buses and SeaBus

Another passenger amenity being introduced to public transit.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 20, 2019
The first touch-screen kiosk has been installed at SkyTrain's Surrey Central Station. (TransLink)
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TransLink putting big new emphasis on customer service moving forward

TransLink has a 62 action item list, including the creation of a new public advisory group.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
2014 artistic rendering of a proposal of turning streets in downtown Kelowna into canal waterways. (TaxpayersFirst Party)
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Surrey mayor envisions turning city roads into new canal waterways

It would help revitalize downtown Surrey, creating a tourist attraction.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
Volleyball players at Spanish Banks Beach in Vancouver during a summer sunset. (Seaside Signs / Flickr)
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Express transit bus route proposed from VCC-Clark Station to Spanish Banks Beach

TransLink would run an express bus from VCC-Clark Station to Jericho, Locarno, and Spanish Banks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
Location of 52-92 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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100 affordable homes for Indigenous peoples proposed for Downtown Eastside

BC is contributing $22 million towards the redevelopment.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
TransLink's Transit Police. (Transit Police)
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Crime on Metro Vancouver's public transit system sees big drop: Transit Police

At the same time, TransLink is experiencing record ridership levels.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
Artistic rendering of the new St. Paul's Hospital and health campus at the False Creek Flats. (IBI Group Architects / Providence Healthcare)
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New St. Paul's Hospital to include $12-million hearing loss treatment centre

This new hearing centre brings treatment services and research under one roof.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
The 1937-built Pattullo Bridge between New Westminster and Surrey. (Shutterstock)
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Pattullo Bridge is getting an advance wind and seismic warning system

It will provide a one minute warning before an earthquake that could cause a collapse.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
The recently installed LGBTQ pride rainbow-coloured crosswalk in Coquitlam. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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City of Richmond approves installation of new LGBTQ rainbow crosswalk

The new permanent crosswalk will be ready next month.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 19, 2019
Richmond Green Golf Course in Calgary. (Google Maps)
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City council approves closure of Richmond Green Golf Course

Due to poor attendance and financials.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 18, 2019
Example of a STOP/ARRET sign. (Shutterstock)
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Calgary approves new bilingual 'STOP' signs for neighbourhood

STOP/ARRÊT signs have been approved by city council.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 18, 2019
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