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Vroom and gloom: Vancouver to see another jump in gas prices tomorrow

One of B. C.’s fastest-growing cleantech companies has reached a new milestone with the recent grand opening of the world’s largest EV battery repurposing facility.

World’s largest EV battery repurposing megafactory opens in Metro Vancouver

Since 2016, the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL) have called Langley Events Centre their home ice. But that will change starting in 2030 if all goes as planned, as the team has signed an agreement in principle to partner with the City of Surrey for the development of the “City Centre Arena and Cultural Event Centre.”

Vancouver Giants moving to new $360-million, 10,000-seat arena in Surrey City Centre

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now past its halfway point, the tournament is clearly bringing major crowds, record viewership, and increased business activity to Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver's role as a FIFA World Cup host city delivering big numbers

This will be the new home of the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL) beginning in 2030. The City of Surrey and Vancouver Giants announced today they have signed an agreement in principle to engage in a partnership to pursue a high-density, mixed-use redevelopment with a 10,000-seat indoor arena in Surrey City Centre.

New renderings of the Vancouver Giants arena in Surrey City Centre

A new tool that UBC is calling the “first-of-its-kind” suggests there’s a potential pathway for building an unprecedented amount of affordable housing units on publicly owned land in B. C.

'First-of-its-kind' map unveils huge potential for solving for B.C. housing crisis

If all goes as planned, the new Harbour Swimming Deck on North Vancouver’s Lonsdale waterfront could be ready by Summer 2027.

North Vancouver's Harbour Swimming Deck in Burrard Inlet could open in 2027

The federal government has announced the relaunch of the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, and it is touting some potentially large savings on energy bills for B. C. residents.

B.C. residents can save up to $1,700 on energy bills with federal program expansion

Surrey’s first purpose-built student housing building is now officially under construction, marking another major step in the mixed-use transformation of the Surrey City Centre area just north of Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Construction starts on Surrey's first purpose-built student housing building, bringing 810 beds

The City of Surrey’s planned push to create an entertainment district in its emerging downtown area took a major step forward today, with Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and the leadership of the Vancouver Giants and the City-owned, for-profit real estate development company of Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC) jointly announcing an agreement in principle to engage in a partnership to build a new 10,000-seat indoor arena immediately east of Surrey City Hall and SkyTrain’s Surrey Central Station.

How the City of Surrey's $116.6-million land swap with Wesgroup Properties will secure the Vancouver Giants arena site

The FIFA World Cup vibes are still strong in Vancouver, but the new B. C. Conservatives think they could be stronger. A release sent out by the Conservative Caucus of British Columbia, quoting new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay, suggests that bars and restaurants should be allowed to serve alcohol earlier than usual.

Let 'em drink: New B.C. Conservatives have thoughts on drinking hours

Harbour Air’s seasonal expansion is in full gear, and it includes a direct flight from Vancouver to a scenic spot in B. C. that was named one of Expedia’s top global destinations for 2026.

Direct Harbour Air route from Vancouver to global B.C. hot spot takes off

If you’re contemplating moving due to sky-high housing prices in big Canadian cities, a new report could help you make the decision.

The most affordable cities to buy a home in Canada based on your income

Summer is in full swing, and one of the world’s richest people is enjoying B. C.’s beautiful waters by bringing their superyacht out to play.

Mark Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht spotted in B.C.

At street level at the prominent northeast corner of Granville Street and West Broadway, signage for an upcoming Starbucks location has now appeared on a retail unit immediately beside the future entrance to SkyTrain’s South Granville Station.

Loblaws City Market opens above future SkyTrain station as South Granville's new anchor retailer

The federal and provincial governments have begun defending their highly controversial partnership to acquire up to 2,200 unsold market condominium units built in British Columbia by private developers for the purpose of creating affordable housing for working people, as they push back against overwhelming criticism that the plan amounts to a taxpayer-funded bailout for developers.

B.C. premier says government condo acquisition plan creates no down payment rent-to-own homes, with developers taking losses

For decades, the miniature ferries that criss-cross the False Creek waterway, framing the south side of the Downtown Vancouver peninsula, have been a familiar sight — carrying residents and visitors between waterfront destinations.

This new vessel is now Vancouver's largest miniature passenger ferry operating in False Creek

As Daily Hive Urbanized reported this weekend, another TransLink fare hike faces Vancouver transit riders this Canada Day, and in the wake of the news, a transit-advocacy group is pushing for low-income options.

'Our peer cities have a LIT pass': Group pushes for low-income Metro Vancouver transit as fare hike looms

Bonnis Properties is testing the market for one of Downtown Vancouver’s most significant approved redevelopment sites — just months after securing rezoning approval for the transformative mixed-use project at the prominent southeast corner of the intersection of Granville Street and Robson Street.

800 Granville property and approved redevelopment plans listed for sale

Many Vancouverites are aware of the challenges of living in the city, especially when it comes to housing and cost of living.

'A lifestyle that no Canadian city can touch': Vancouverites share what's 'easy' about living in the city

A new report from the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) puts a spotlight on the alarming increase in municipal spending across B. C.

Metro Vancouver governance questioned as B.C. municipal spending jumps 94% in 14 years

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