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Homeless in Vancouver: Dumpster-dived blueprints show Granville subway station in new West Broadway tower

The blueprints reveal six levels of underground parking, which provide a whopping 332 stalls—far too much parking for a five-storey building.

Petition aims to cap rent hikes in B.C. housing units after tenants move out

The campaign’s website recalls that B.C. had vacancy control from the early 1970s into the 1980s.

Giant "For Lease" sign plastered across Molson Coors Brewery building in Vancouver

One thing that makes this site unique in Vancouver is the massive set of tanks on the south side.

Vancouver hospice wins fight against townhouse project, eyes purchase of lot for seniors’ care

The rezoning application for 4575 Granville Street was defeated in a 7-4 vote by city council.

Exoskeleton suggested to earthquake-proof and glam up Vancouver rental tower

The 11-storey apartment building at 2001 Beach Avenue is up for renovation.

Langara College files rezoning application for new facilities at Vancouver campus

Five academic and community buildings are proposed for development.

First Nations homes included in Vancouver housing project at River District

A housing project in the emerging neighbourhood will dedicate half of the planned 337 units to Aboriginal dwellers.

Craft distillery to gin up Westbank’s Vancouver House development

Long Table Distillery is expected to move to a new location at the Westbank project.

District of North Van council defers motion regarding donations by developers' associates

Coun. Jim Hanson says that this issue will be back before council in the future.

B.C. housing market shows much lower annual drops in unit sales and dollar volume in May than in previous months

The latest numbers from the B.C. Real Estate Association offer a glimmer of hope for homeowners who are either underwater on their mortgage or feeling like their equity is gradually disappearing.

The Viennese connection: Green, affordable Vancouver city housing project has links to Austrian capital

The six-storey development was selected for the Vancouver-Vienna House collaboration project.

Hong Kong financial writer highlights Vancouver media's double standard around foreign investment

Peter Guy says they don't get worked up about money coming from the U.S. or Europe.

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