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What analytics project each Edmonton Oilers free agent will get on next contract | Daily Hive | Sports
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (837+ words) The Edmonton Oilers are bound to have some player turnover this summer, but who will the team opt to let go? Free agency will be a pivotal part of the Oilers" offseason plans, and they will need to make several…...
City of Surrey moves to cut building development fees in push for more housing | Daily Hive | Urbanized
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (500+ words) The City of Surrey is proposing another reduction to development cost charges (DCCs) in an effort to encourage more housing construction while continuing to fund key infrastructure and community amenities. Last week, Surrey City Council approved an updated DCC bylaw…...
City of Vancouver to make it easier to build six-storey rental housing buildings | Daily Hive | Urbanized
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (456+ words) City of Vancouver staff are recommending major changes to rental housing zoning policies in an effort to keep new apartment projects financially viable as construction costs rise and the housing market cools. During a public meeting this week, Vancouver City…...
Opinion: Caregiving shouldn't come with impossible housing choices | Daily Hive | Urbanized
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (509+ words) Written for Daily Hive Urbanized by Lillian Chau, who is a nonprofit housing leader in British Columbia and the CEO of Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society. Caregiving is essential to how communities function, yet too many families across British Columbia…...
'Negligible' benefits: City of Vancouver staff against proposed garburator ban | Daily Hive | Urbanized
4+ mon, 10+ hour ago (70+ words) Due to negligible cost and environmental benefits, and the risk of regional confusion, City of Vancouver staff oppose banning garburators....
Industry group says City of Vancouver natural gas limits drive up housing costs | Daily Hive | Urbanized
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (838+ words) Business and industry groups are rallying behind Vancouver mayor Ken Sim's proposal to amend some of the City of Vancouver's natural gas restrictions in building systems, asserting that it would reduce housing and operating costs for homeowners, renters, and small…...
20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: May 18 to 24 | Daily Hive | Events
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (1480+ words) We're blowing through May, and there are so many things to do in Vancouver! From a celebration of David Suzuki to Vancouver Rise and so much more, here are 20 fun events to check out from May 19 to 25. Be sure to…...
These three Alberta cities are seeing the biggest drop in house sales | Daily Hive | Urbanized
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (295+ words) The real estate market in many spots in Alberta seems to be cooling down, and some cities are seeing a big drop in their overall house sales year-over-year. According to market statistics from the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), just…...
BC Ferries might get even more expensive than it already is | Daily Hive | Urbanized
14+ hour, 40+ min ago (504+ words) As B. C. Ferries gears up for one of its busiest summers to date, passengers may have to pay a little extra to board a sailing. On May 13, the ferry company warned that, if necessary, it might introduce a temporary fuel surcharge....
One of Vancouver's vibiest Italian restaurants just got a new chef " here's what to order | Daily Hive | Food & Drink
16+ hour, 53+ min ago (638+ words) Located on Main Street, between E. 15th and E. 16th Avenue, is Lucia: an Italian restaurant that opened its doors relatively quietly in Vancouver less than a year ago " at least, as quietly as your typical restaurant opening in the city. You may recognize…...