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Happy birthday, Urbanized! Daily Hive marks 5th anniversary of real estate, urban development, and transportation issues coverage

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If you’re thinking of buying a home in Canada this year, a new report reveals which real estate markets are the best for you to get your foot in the door in the housing market.

Here are the top three best places to buy a home in Canada in 2026

Canadian telecommunications giant Telus is moving ahead with plans to build a major sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure network in British Columbia, following overwhelming demand for its first AI supercomputing facility in Quebec.

Telus to build massive AI data centres at two Westbank properties in Vancouver

Voting along party lines in a 5-4 decision, Surrey City Council approved the preliminary design concept for the new King George Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, clearing the way for TransLink to proceed into the project’s detailed design phase.

Surrey City Council narrowly approves King George Boulevard BRT concept, reignites SkyTrain and LRT debate

There was a hive of activity at the Oakridge Park mall site this morning shortly after 7 a.m., as hundreds of construction workers — entailing crews from the landlord’s main contractors as well as separate contractors for the many retailers, restaurants, food and beverage operators, and other businesses — poured onto the site for what has now become a final push toward the finish line.

It's official: Oakridge Park mall opening date announced for late May

Harbour Air is gearing up for what could be the busiest summer season it has ever experienced in B. C. In line with what is expected to be a wild summer, due in part to the FIFA World Cup, Harbour Air has introduced some upgrades.

Harbour Air adds upgrades no one asked for but the people are loving it

If you’re in a summer mood and want to jump into a pool, Vancouver is about to open a couple of its biggest outdoor swimming pools.

Here's when every outdoor Vancouver swimming pool will open this year

Municipal and industry organizations in British Columbia are publicly rejecting confidentiality agreements tied to the BC NDP-led provincial government’s proposed overhaul of the Heritage Conservation Act (HCA), arguing the process lacks transparency and meaningful consultation.

B.C. local governments and businesses reject secrecy around Indigenous heritage law reforms

A B. C. tenant claimed that her roommate threw her belongings on the front lawn in a wrongful eviction case. According to a BC Civil Resolution Tribunal dispute decision, the applicant was subletting a room in a house that the respondent was renting. The applicant claims that the respondent unlawfully evicted her, threw her things on the lawn, and kept other items.

Tenant wins thousands after belongings were thrown on the lawn in B.C. eviction case

Many are weighing in regarding the news that Telus, the Government of Canada, and local developer Westbank have proposed a cluster of AI data centres in B. C. and Vancouver. And while some support the proposal, others are vehemently in opposition.

Can't 'let Big Tech billionaires decide our future': Residents split on Vancouver AI data centres

Metro Vancouver is implementing a new way to alert people of the risk level when issuing air quality warnings. The Metro Vancouver Regional District will now use a colour-coded system to align its Air Quality Warning System to match Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)’s weather alerts.

Metro Vancouver changing the way it issues air quality warnings

Veteran local political and urban issues journalist Frances Bula is among the officially confirmed candidates set to appear on the October 2026 civic election ballot, under OneCity Vancouver’s slate of 13 candidates spanning Vancouver City Council, Vancouver Park Board, and Vancouver School Board.

OneCity confirms 13 candidates for Vancouver civic election, including Frances Bula

There will be temporary changes to the location of Hullo Ferries’ Nanaimo terminal on eight separate days during the 2026 cruise ship season.

Hullo Ferries to temporarily relocate Nanaimo terminal for cruise ship visits on eight days

In a list of 44 real estate markets, Vancouver ranks as one of the worst places to buy a home across the country. MoneySense and Zoocasa recently published a report, where they say they “reveal the best places to buy property in Canada.” They based their findings on average home prices, price growth over time, and neighbourhood economics data. The top three best places to buy a home are Fredericton, St John’s, and Edmonton, according to MoneySense.

Vancouver is one of the 'toughest' places in Canada to buy a home

After being fully closed for nearly four months, the provincial government announced today that the section of East Broadway between Quebec Street and Main Street will partially reopen to vehicle traffic on May 20, 2026. One lane in each direction will reopen while work continues on the full restoration of this one block of roadway above the future Mount Pleasant Station on SkyTrain’s Millennium Line Broadway extension.

Months-long full road closure of West Broadway at Cambie Street for subway construction

Vancouver is starting to look like a global city, but not necessarily in the way we would hope. According to Desjardins, Vancouver is starting to resemble major cities like London, New York, and Sydney due to the fact that home ownership is reaching “impossibly unaffordable” levels.

Vancouver is similar to cities like London and New York City but not in a good way

After initial disappointment caused by the FIFA World Cup, Vancouver skateboarders are celebrating a major win that proves that there’s still strength in community and in community advocacy.

Vancouver skateboarders prove the importance of community after major $500K win

When Greyhound left B. C. back in 2021, it left behind a huge hole for millions of residents, one that a transit advocacy group is calling on the government to fill.

Does B.C. need an intercity transit network to fill the gap left by Greyhound?

The cost of living in B. C. can be an expensive one, with many residents using different strategies to make ends meet. But things may be looking up for Vancouver renters looking to stretch their wallets further.

Vancouver just had the largest rent decline in all of Canada

Many residents who live south of the Fraser have been eagerly awaiting the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension, and today a major milestone has been reached.

Highly anticipated Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension hits major project milestone

If you’re wandering around Vancouver or other parts of B. C. this weekend and see landmarks glowing purple, there’s a reason, and it’s for a good cause.

Why a record number of Vancouver and B.C. landmarks will glow purple this weekend

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The day will start with partly cloudy through the late morning hours, transitioning to rain

You can expect rain in the morning, with partly cloudy in the afternoon

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