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Construction progress on the ThunderVolt launch coaster, as of early June 2024. (PNE)
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Playland's thrilling new launch coaster opens this weekend

The wait is almost over! šŸŽ¢

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2024
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WestJet strike comes to an end following massive disruptions

800+ flights cancelled and 100,000+ impacted passengers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 1, 2024
Canada Day fireworks in Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver. (Lijuan Guo/Shutterstock)
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Another year without Canada Day fireworks in downtown Vancouver

Coal Harbour won't be the place to be on the night of July 1, 2024.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 30, 2024
New temporary "VANCOUVER" sign at Granville Square Plaza, as seen on June 29, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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New temporary "VANCOUVER" sign arrives for the summer season

The brand new sign is already attracting crowds.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 30, 2024
Blue Skyride, the original aerial tramway of Grouse Mountain. (Grouse Mountain)
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Grouse Mountain's original Skyride tramway has made its last trip

It is being replaced by a brand new gondola.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 29, 2024
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WestJet strike cancels 150 flights impacting 20,000 passengers on Saturday

Major disruptions to kick off Canada Day long weekend.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 29, 2024
First day of the Water Street Pedestrian Zone in Gastown on June 28, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Pedestrians begin to flock to Gastown's car-free street

Water Street will be car-free and car-light this summer.

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  • Jun 29, 2024
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WestJet strike underway as of Friday evening, despite federal intervention

"Severe travel disruption is to be expected."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 29, 2024
Previous artistic rendering of Citizen with an office component at 4663 Kingsway, Burnaby. (Chris Dikeakos Architects/Anthem Properties)
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Potential pivot from major office to hotel uses for future Metrotown tower

Big changes in use for one of Metro Vancouver's future tallest buildings.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
Artistic rendering of The Charlotte at 2180 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver. (Francl Architecture/Hollybush Holdings)
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Renowned visual artist proposes Kitsilano tower with rental housing and childcare

Charlotte Wall has big plans for her property.

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  • Jun 28, 2024
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Burnaby mayor elected as the new chair of Metro Vancouver

Replacing Delta Mayor George Harvie.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
Artistic rendering of 469-483 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver. (GBL Architects/Fastmark Acquisitions)
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17-storey rental tower proposed near future Mount Pleasant SkyTrain

138 rental homes on East 10th Avenue.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
Example of a single-family detached house in Vancouver with rooftop solar panels. (Google Maps)
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New rooftop solar panel rebates of up to $10,000 for BC homes

A brand new rebate program by BC Hydro.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
Fare gates at a SkyTrain station. (Josef Hanus/Shutterstock)
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TransLink to create new measures to reduce fare evasion

"The plan is to have high-visibility fare enforcement."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
2023 concept: Artistic rendering of the new eight-lane immersed tunnel replacement for the George Massey Tunnel, with the multi-use pathway for pedestrians and cyclists located next to the northbound tunnel. (Government of BC)
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BC government makes pitch to Trudeau for infrastructure funding

"Urgent need for a federal partner to work with us."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
Artistic rendering of SkyTrain's future OMC4 facility near Braid Station in Coquitlam. (Charter PDI/TransLink)
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37-acre Surrey site acquired for SkyTrain operations and maintenance centre

It could cost over $1 billion to build.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 27, 2024
SkyTrain Expo Line tracks near Gateway Station in Surrey. (TransLink)
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New big measures to cut TransLink's costs by $90 million annually

Improving staffing strategies, maintenance, and fare evasion enforcement.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 27, 2024
May 2024 concept for Cypress Village in West Vancouver. (British Pacific Properties)
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West Vancouver approves Cypress Village development with homes for 7,000 people

Over 3,700 homes in buildings up to 25 storeys, and a retail village.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 27, 2024
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