Vancouver City Council has approved a new giant digital advertising screen for the Granville Entertainment District. This comes after the proponents provided more revenue and air time to the City. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/89...

Vancouver City Council has unanimously sided with Shaughnessy Restaurant, supporting their continued tenancy at VanDusen Botanical Gardens. "For 40 years, lease renewals were built on open collaborative dialogue. This RFP was different." #vancre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/sh...

In its new long-term plan, BC Ferries has identified 4 potential passenger-only ferry routes. This includes a route between Vancouver International Airport/Sea Island and Victoria/Saanich Peninsula. #BCFerries #YVR #bcpoli #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie announced today he will not seek re-election after 25 years. He has been generally regarded as a popular mayor in the city, and was first elected in a by-election after 9/11. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ma...

ABC city councillor Mike Klassen proposes working with Canadian Pacific to create a 9-km-long, east-west, walking & cycling pathway on the South Vancouver railway corridor. From the Arbutus Greenway to Boundary Road. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/so...

The City of Surrey's private development company is planning to build 4 towers with over 1,800 homes next to #SkyTrain's Gateway Station. It could include Surrey's first vertically stacked elementary school, for 655 students. #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/sc...

Vancouver city councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung is calling for the prioritization of more realistic and timely shovel-ready projects in the next capital plan for "tangible" improvements. Instead of more planning initiatives and studies. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...

Vancouver city councillor Lisa Dominato and some local residents are pushing to have the Clark Drive entrance into Vancouver's port facilities reopened. To ease traffic strain on some East Vancouver residential neighbourhoods. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ea...

COPE city councillor Sean Orr is proposing to hike Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax from 3% to 5%, and eliminate exemptions on current new inventory. As well, he wants a new 1% tax on unsold newly built homes. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...

JUST IN... New details & ample renderings of the Bay parkade redevelopment in downtown Vancouver. Featuring 4 towers, including Western Canada's tallest of 1,034 ft., with 900+ hotel rooms & a stunning observation deck attraction. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/ba...

Construction on the Surrey-Langley #SkyTrain began just 10 months ago. And now, the process has already begun to install the concrete elevated guideway on the newly completed pillars. Four special gantry cranes are being used. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/su...

The City of Surrey's population could exceed the City of Vancouver in 2038, becoming B.C.'s new most populated city. Based on the latest population growth projections for Metro Vancouver. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/su...

Due to recent federal policy changes on immigration, Metro Vancouver is now anticipating slightly slower population growth. Metro Vancouver's population will rise from 3.1 million in 2024 to 4.2 million in 2051. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/me...

A new major childcare facility is proposed right in the middle of the Granville Entertainment District in downtown Vancouver, next door to The Roxy. A 23,500 sf facility for about 180 kids, plus outdoor play space on the rooftop. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/97...

Squamish Nation has reclaimed the International Plaza towers in North Vancouver in a deal worth $54 million. The on-reserve property at the corner of Marine Drive and Capilano Road has 471 rental homes and the Staples store. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/in...

A 39-storey tower with 402 rental homes is proposed near #SkyTrain's Oakridge-41st Avenue Station. This doubles the height and more than triples the number of homes of a previously approved rezoning for the site. #TOD #vanre #vancre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/80...

Big changes made to the design of the 105 Keefer Street (570 Columbia Street) project in Vancouver's Chinatown. Designed by James Cheng Architects, this includes a 9-storey public atrium with a skylight cover. #ChinatownYVR #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/10...

Green commissioner Tom Digby is proposing a reinstatement of a big portion of Stanley Park Drive's bike lane. A permanent protected bike lane on the western side of the park, from the steep hill before Prospect Point to Second Beach. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/st...

Vancouver Park Board's mobility study ponders the construction of new multi-level parkades in Stanley Park, on the footprint of some existing surface parking lots. This would better support the potential for a car-free Stanley Park Drive. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/st...

Vancouver Park Board staff have released the full findings of the Stanley Park Mobility Study. They have deemed a new #TransLink bus route along Stanley Park Drive to be a priority. It could launch in 2027. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/tr...

Vancouver International Airport is on track for a record-breaking year for both passenger numbers & cargo. Partly due to exceptionally strong growth in the Asia-Pacific market, including a resurgence in China traffic. #YVR #aviation #bcpoli #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...

Nearly 2,000 homes in 4 towers up to 45 storeys proposed for #SkyTrain Renfrew Station in East Vancouver. About 1,400 condos & 600 rental homes, plus childcare for 37 kids & retail/restaurant space Replacing 26 single-family houses. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/28...

The iconic dancing fountain atop Queen Elizabeth Park has finally been repaired. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/da...

Surrey First city councillor Linda Annis has officially announced her mayoral campaign in the 2026 election. Her focuses include building street-level LRT, a new conference & performing arts centre, and business & economic growth. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/li...

BREAKING... Warner Bros. official Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is coming to Stanley Park in Vancouver starting this fall. An immersive magical nighttime experience under the forest canopy. 🪄✨ dailyhive.com/vancouver/ha...

As of today, Hullo Ferries is permitting bikes on board its vessels. It comes with an extra fee, and the limited space is on a first-come, first-served basis. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/hu...

JUST IN... 91% of Hullo Ferries' workers vote in favour of strike. The union represents about 80 members working on the Vancouver-Nanaimo high-speed ferry service. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/hu...

City of Vancouver staff are proposing doubling the legal lifespan of temporary modular supportive housing sites to up to 20 years. The current limit is no more than 10 years. #DTES #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...

Workers for Hullo Ferries are currently in the midst of voting on whether to strike. The union was formed a year ago, and workers are seeking their first collective agreement. #bcpoli #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/hu...

Parq Casino in downtown Vancouver is proposing a 50% slot machine expansion with 300 additional machines, growing to a total of 900 machines. This would end the City of Vancouver's moratorium on gambling expansion since 2011. #vanpoli #bcpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/pa...

A total of 612,404 visitors streamed through the gates of Hastings Park for the 2025 PNE Fair. Comparable to the 2023 and 2024 attendance. It was the 2nd year of a reconfigured Fair due to amphitheatre construction. dailyhive.com/vancouver/pn...

Fortress film studio near #SkyTrain's future South Granville Station could be redeveloped into two mixed-use condo and social housing towers. With 421 strata units, it's one of the few and largest condo projects under the Broadway Plan. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/17...

BREAKING... #Westbank has sold its entire ownership stake in Squamish Nation's #Senakw rental housing project. One of Canada's largest pension funds has increased its stake in the project. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/se...

The first brand new generation trains for #Amtrak Cascades are now in the process of being tested. An inside look at the new trains, which will begin operating in 2026 on the route linking Vancouver, Seattle & Portland. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/am...

#TransLink is launching public consultation on its proposed Metrotown-North Shore Bus Rapid Transit line. Up in the air is the #BRT's route in Burnaby south of Ironworkers bridge, either along Hastings Street or Boundary Road. #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/me...

New renderings of the redevelopment of the former MEC store building on West Broadway, near two #SkyTrain stations. 500+ rental homes, retail/grocery store space, 2 storeys of restaurants, childcare, and a rooftop public space. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/13...

CMHC Granville Island is prioritizing a new elevator & staircase tower to the Granville Bridge with an observation deck. It'd be fully integrated with a new additional massive market building with an underground parkade. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/gr...

Construction on Freedom Mobile Arch, the new #PNE amphitheatre, reached a major milestone today, with the installation of the final beam of mass-timber roof. The roof has risen quickly, with its first segment raised just 3 months ago. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/fr...

Fraser Downs horse racecourse has closed, following the City of Surrey's decision to terminate the lease. The City is pursuing a mixed-use development with housing. Cloverdale Fairgrounds are under a "Special Study Area." #vanpoli #vanre #vancre dailyhive.com/vancouver/fr...

Hullo Ferries marks its 2nd anniversary this weekend. It has improved its reliability, and recorded a 40% jump in ridership in its 2nd year compared to its 1st year. Some thought they wouldn't last beyond their first winter. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/hu...

Government of Canada will create the new "Build Canada Homes" developer entity for building and financing affordable housing. This fulfills Mark Carney's election promise, spinning these programs out of CMHC. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/bu...

BC Hydro’s new Site C dam is now operating at 100% capacity, powering up to 500,000 homes. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/si...

A new petition seeks to unite White Rock and Surrey as a single city. This suggested amalgamation would reverse a decision made nearly 70 years ago to split White Rock from Surrey. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/wh...

This bold concept for a new Kitsilano Pool reimagines the English Bay waterfront as a vibrant gathering space. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ki...

A downsized new replacement Kitsilano Pool would be a big mistake, writes local resident and swimmer David Margolis. There are concerns the planned new outdoor pool will be smaller and conventional in design. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ki...

A 16-storey hotel with 152 guest rooms and a bar is proposed near #SkyTrain's future Oak-VGH Station. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/88...

B.C. court strikes down the City of Vancouver's newest ride-hailing fees, applied per trip for stopping within the Metro Core areas of downtown Vancouver and Central Broadway. #Uber #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ci...

B.C. government to appeal the court's Aboriginal title ruling in Richmond, undermining fee simple ownership. “Our government is committed to protecting and upholding private property rights." #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...

An 18-storey rental housing tower is proposed next to #TransLink's Kootenay bus loop on East Hastings Street in Vancouver. 178 rental homes, plus retail/restaurant space. #TOD #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/35...

Goh Ballet will redevelop their Main Street home into a 25-storey student housing tower with dance school space. 344 beds, 12,000 sf dance school & two 20+ storey ballet murals. Near #SkyTrain's future Mount Pleasant Station. #TOD #vancre #vanre #vanpoli dailyhive.com/vancouver/go...