Telus proposes 25-storey rental housing tower on Vancouver-Burnaby border | Daily Hive | Urbanized Telus Living is proposing to redevelop the Vancouver utility building at 3696 Kingsway (on Boundary Road) into a rental housing tower.

#Telus is proposing to redevelop its telecommunications utility building at the corner of Boundary Road & Kingsway in Vancouver, next to The Boot.

For a new 25-storey tower with 233 rental homes, retail/restaurant space & a small utility. #vanre #vanpoli

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New ferries from Coal Harbour could generate $1 per rider for City of Vancouver | Daily Hive | Urbanized Launching in 2028, the new CIRQL Ferries service to Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast would generate revenue for the City of Vancouver.

CIRQL Ferries could launch its services linking downtown Vancouver with Bowen Island & Sunshine Coast in 2028.

In addition to building a new Harbour Green Dock, they could provide City of Vancouver with revenue of $1 per rider. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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This is the City of Vancouver's plan to transform #Gastown's streets for pedestrians and events, starting with a $25-million overhaul of Maple Tree Square.

Water Street will see new pavers, widened sidewalks, and more. #vanpoli #vanre

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Official global TED Conference leaves Vancouver after 11 years, returning to U.S. | Daily Hive | Urbanized After 11 years at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the official global TED Conference will be held in San Diego starting in 2027.

The world's official TED Conference has left Vancouver after 11 years, for its return to California starting in 2027.

Last week's TED at Vancouver Convention Centre was the final event.

Vancouver defined a "generation of TED moments." #bctech #vanpoli

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A glimpse of the new 10,000-capacity PNE amphitheatre, weeks before completion | Daily Hive | Urbanized This is what the Freedom Mobile Arch, the new PNE amphitheatre, looks like, just weeks away from completion and opening in June 2026.

A glimpse of Freedom Mobile Arch, the new 10,000-capacity #PNE amphitheatre, in its final construction stages.

Now just weeks away from completion and opening. #vanpoli #vanre

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Telus proposes new Vancouver rental housing towers and childcare for 110 kids | Daily Hive | Urbanized Telus is proposing to redevelop 730 Raymur Ave. in Vancouver's Strathcona area into rental housing, retail and arts space, and childcare.

#Telus is proposing to redevelop its warehouse in Vancouver's Strathcona area into 2 towers up to 25 storeys.

Featuring 436 rental homes, a childcare facility for 110 kids, 4,900 sf non-profit arts space, and 8,100 sf retail/restaurant. #vanpoli #vanre

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You'll no longer be able to pay for parking with coins in Vancouver | Daily Hive | Urbanized The City of Vancouver will stop accepting coins to pay for parking by the end of April, which will result in job loss.

The City of Vancouver will soon be discontinuing coin payment as an option for curbside street pay parking.

This is due to the surge in digital payment use, with coins now representing just 4% of parking revenue. #vanpoli #vancre #vanre

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Burnaby Lake-Deer Lake pedestrian bridge over Highway 1 opens this month | Daily Hive | Urbanized The new pedestrian bridge above Highway 1 linking the trails of Burnaby Lake and Deer Lake will open in late April 2026.

The new Burnaby Lake Overpass will open to public use in late April.

This is a pedestrian & cyclist bridge above Highway 1 that links the trails of Burnaby Lake Park and Deer Lake Park. #vanre #vanpoli

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Metro Vancouver's investment attraction agency deemed illegitimate by Surrey | Daily Hive | Urbanized In a court filing, the City of Surrey argues Metro Vancouver Regional District's Invest Vancouver agency does not have any legal authority.

Invest Vancouver, the 5-year-old economic development & investment attraction agency for Metro Vancouver, has been deemed illegitimate by the City of Surrey in a court filing.

Surrey has its own municipal agency called Invest Surrey. #vanpoli #bcpoli

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Vancouver mayor explains the need for a City-led bid process for an MLB team | Daily Hive | Urbanized The City of Vancouver could be stepping up to the plate in the pursuit of an Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise.

Mayor Ken Sim explains the need for a City of Vancouver-led bid process to pursue an #MLB team.

"One of the criteria for Major League Baseball is they ask beyond the ownership group," referring to the relationship with the City. #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Opening night celebration for new PNE amphitheatre set for early June | Daily Hive | Urbanized An opening night celebration event will be held for the Freedom Mobile Arch, the new PNE amphitheatre, on June 5, 2026.

Freedom Mobile Arch, the new #PNE amphitheatre, is now in the last stages of construction, with a major grand opening night celebration now scheduled for early June.

Just a week before its use for the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival begins. #vanre #vanpoli

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22-storey hotel with 408 affordable 'nano' pods proposed near Robson Square | Daily Hive | Urbanized The "Nano Hotel" featuring 408 affordable "pod" sleeping units is proposed for 948 Howe St. in downtown Vancouver.

A 22-storey hotel proposed near Robson Square would provide affordable "nano" pod sleeping units for budget travellers.

400+ sleeping units within this slim tower, with the top 2 floors used as indoor & outdoor rooftop bars. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Vancouver mayor proposes eight new community centres and pools in four years | Daily Hive | Urbanized Eight new community centres and swimming pool facilities have been eyed by Vancouver mayor Ken Sim for the 2027-2030 capital plan.

For the 2027-2030 capital plan, Vancouver mayor Ken Sim wants to build 6 replacement community centres & 2 new pools, including a 25-metre pool at Sunset Park in South Vancouver.

He's also proposing a new Vietnamese Cultural Centre. #vanpoli #vanre

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New 159-room Hyatt hotel to open at Metrotown SkyTrain station this spring | Daily Hive | Urbanized The new Hyatt Place Vancouver/Metrotown hotel will open next to SkyTrain's Metrotown Station in Spring 2026.

A new 159-room #Hyatt hotel will open immediately adjacent to #SkyTrain's Metrotown Station, just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #vancre #vanre

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Vancouver's three left-wing parties agree to limit candidates in civic election | Daily Hive | Urbanized The COPE, Green, and OneCity parties have reached an agreement to limit the number of candidates they'll run in the 2026 Vancouver election.

The COPE, Green, and OneCity parties have reached an agreement to limit the number of candidates they'll each run in the 2026 Vancouver civic election.

They'll even try to agree on the "best" progressive mayoral candidate. #vanpoli #vanre

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250-room floating hotel with restaurants approved by Vancouver City Council | Daily Hive | Urbanized Vancouver City Council has approved the Sunborn Evolution Vancouver floating hotel for the convention centre's West Building.

Vancouver City Council has approved the Sunborn Evolution floating hotel for the convention centre's waterfront.

Complete with 250 guest rooms, and a publicly accessible dock, restaurants, bars, lounges, and cafe. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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Unfinished parkade at Vancouver airport may be demolished for terminal expansion | Daily Hive | Urbanized Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is considering alternative options for the unfinished parkade site, including a terminal expansion.

The unfinished parkade at Vancouver International Airport could be demolished for a new terminal building expansion or ground transportation hub.

"There's better things for us to spend about another $300 million to complete it." #YVR #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Metro Vancouver ponders $389-million cut to developer fees to support housing | Daily Hive | Urbanized Metro Vancouver Regional District is considering a $389-million revenue shortfall from reducing the fees it charges to developers.

Metro Vancouver Regional District is pondering a $389-million cut to building development fees over 5 years through 2031 to support new housing.

This follows a years-long outcry from developers that the hikes will shelve projects. #vanre #vanpoli

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Mayor Ken Sim calls for bid process for MLB expansion franchise in Vancouver | Daily Hive | Urbanized Mayor Ken Sim is igniting a push to bring Major League Baseball (MLB) to Vancouver, proposing a bidding process for an expansion franchise.

BREAKING... Mayor Ken Sim is calling for the launch of a bidding process to bring a Major League Baseball expansion franchise to Vancouver.

"We see an opportunity to position Vancouver as the next home for a franchise." #MLB #bcpoli #vanpoli

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City of Vancouver leases 52,000-sq-ft office in downtown for 500 staff | Daily Hive | Urbanized The City of Vancouver has signed a new lease for a significant office space at 1125 Howe St. in downtown Vancouver.

City of Vancouver has newly leased 52,000 sq. ft. of office space in downtown Vancouver.

It'll be the base for 500 City staff, replacing an existing leased location that will not be renewed. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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City moves to rezone 2,348 Vancouver lots for rentals, hotels up to 8 storeys | Daily Hive | Urbanized City of Vancouver staff propose zoning changes to support rental housing and small hotels within building heights up to eight storeys.

City of Vancouver staff are looking to to undergo a City-initiated rezoning of 2,348 properties for rental housing and small hotels up to 6 to 8 storeys.

Generally, these are commercial properties located along major streets. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

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New Coal Harbour dock eyed for passenger ferries to Bowen Island, Sunshine Coast | Daily Hive | Urbanized CIRQL Ferries could build a new Harbour Green Dock for its new ferry service linking downtown Vancouver with Bowen Island and Sunshine Coast.

A brand-new Coal Harbour dock could be built for the new battery passenger ferries linking downtown Vancouver with Bowen Island and Sunshine Coast.

CIRQL Ferries would cover the cost of building the new dock. #vanpoli #vanre

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Vancouver airport targets doubling annual cargo volumes to 730,000 tonnes by 2030 | Daily Hive | Urbanized Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has set a goal of doubling its annual cargo volumes to 730,000 tonnes over the next five years.

Vancouver International Airport has set a goal to double its cargo volumes to 730,000 tonnes annually by 2030.

This follows 2025's all-time record of 365,000 tonnes.

#YVR's cargo soared after the outbreak of the Iran war. #bcpoli #vanpoli #aviation

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Doug McCallum makes Surrey mayoral bid official with some lofty promises | Daily Hive | Urbanized It's official: former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum has announced his plan to run for office this year with some lofty promises.

IT'S OFFICIAL... Doug McCallum is throwing his hat back into the ring, as he will be running for Surrey mayor in this year's election under his Safe Surrey Coalition party. #vanpoli #vanre

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The City-owned Surrey City Development Corporation & #TransLink have created a plan to redevelop the 40 acres they own in Newton Centre.

2.2 million sf of development with 4,000 homes. Anchored by future King George Boulevard BRT. #TOD #vanpoli #vanre

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Is Doug McCallum considering another bid for Surrey mayor? #vanpoli #vanre

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Park Board commissioners open the door to a potential Vancouver #Canucks practice facility at Britannia ice rink.

Calls for "additional funds from the Canucks," B.C. government, and other sources for the Britannia redevelopment. #NHL #vanpoli #vanre

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Vancouver Park Board seeking $1.4 billion for new community centres and parks | Daily Hive | Urbanized Vancouver Park Board commissioners on Tuesday approved an ambitious funding wish list for improving parks and community centres.

Vancouver Park Board is asking City Council to set aside $1.43 billion in the 4-year capital plan through 2030 for new/improved parks & recreation facilities.

"I've done the math. I've looked at it closely. We can afford this." #vanpoli #vanre

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Netflix opens new 111,000 sq. ft. purpose-built Vancouver animation studio | Daily Hive | Urbanized Netflix Animation Studios has opened a 110,000 sq. ft. purpose-built studio at the new M4 office building in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant area.

#Netflix Animation Studios has officially opened a new 111,000 sq. ft. purpose-built studio space in Vancouver.

Located at the new M4 office building in Mount Pleasant, home to 450+ staff with the streaming giant. #bctech #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre #vancre

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Hullo Ferries introduces new $20 economy fare in major pricing overhaul | Daily Hive | Urbanized Travelling on the high-speed, passenger-only ferry service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo is about to get cheaper on Hullo Ferries.

Hullo Ferries is changing its fare structure for the first time since the downtown Vancouver-Nanaimo high-speed ferry launched nearly 3 years ago.

This includes a new $19.99 one-way economy fare & hikes for other fare categories. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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