New building proposals in Surrey up to six storeys no longer need design panel review
Big changes for the City's Advisory Design Panel.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 19, 2023
Over 1,500 homes and a hotel to replace London Drugs site in Surrey City Centre
Another big project with one of Metro Vancouver's future tallest buildings.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 19, 2023
People are taking photos with this brand-new "VANCOUVER" sign
It has quite the photogenic background.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 19, 2023
New federal bill proposes to give Canada's passenger trains priority on shared tracks with freight
Passenger trains > freight trains.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 19, 2023
Flagship Loblaws City Market at The Post set to open in early 2024
Spanning more than 45,000 square feet š
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 18, 2023
Capstan Station construction: Canada Line's early closure in Richmond ending
After three months, the 9:30 pm closure will end this week.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 18, 2023
Two-way charging: BC to look into how battery vehicles can power buildings
Canada's first vehicle-to-grid pilot project.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2023
Trudeau announces $115 million in federal housing funding for City of Vancouver
It'll help catalyze over 40,000 homes over 10 years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2023
Vancouver City Council approves 400-room hotel tower with "Skyroom" rooftop
A 30-storey hotel tower next to the Orpheum Theatre.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2023
TransLink begins shift to "renewable diesel" for buses
80% lower emissions than conventional fossil fuel diesel.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2023
$638 million research centre approved for new St. Paul's Hospital campus
A two-storey sky bridge will link the research building with the hospital.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2023
BC government signals it will green light Vancouver Park Board abolition
"We respect the decision of Vancouver City Council."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
"A new era": Vancouver City Council approves process to axe Park Board
The final decision is now up to the Government of BC.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
Port Coquitlam adds free underground parking to support downtown businesses
"To increase the vibrancy of the downtown and strengthen the local economy."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
How many of Vancouver's public parks are technically "temporary"?
Some longtime popular public parks are "temporary."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
156 rental homes to be built on Arbutus Street in Vancouver Westside
A sizeable project next to Ravine Park.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool is leaking 30,000 litres of water per hour: Park Board
The beloved pool is in critical condition and at risk of failure.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
SkyTrain Commercial-Broadway Station escalators to be replaced for $10.5 million
Expect major inconveniences over the next two years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023

















