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SkyTrain Broadway Subway Project Stations Enter Final Integrated Testing
Track installation and station electrical fit-outs across all six underground stations are now complete, with automated train testing underway between VCC-Clark and Arbutus.
Vancouver City Council Enacts Below-Market Rental Protections Across Broadway Corridor
New policy updates mandate 20% secured below-market housing on all rezoned arterial tower developments with tenant right-of-return guarantees.
TransLink Increases SeaBus Peak Weekend Frequencies to 10-Minute Headways
Extra sailings between Waterfront and Lonsdale Quay deployed to support high summer waterfront ridership and North Shore trail connections.
Environment Canada Issues Coastal Gale Statement for Strait of Georgia
Gusty northwest winds reaching 35 knots expected through Tuesday evening along coastal marine passages, easing by Wednesday morning.
Metro Vancouver Reports Capilano and Seymour Reservoirs Return to Normal Operating Levels
Regional water storage levels remain healthy following seasonal alpine snowmelt runoff; Stage 1 lawn watering restrictions remain in standard summer schedule.
Park Board Completes Comprehensive Structural Membrane Sealing at Kitsilano Pool
Engineers confirm successful pressure testing of subterranean water circulation pipes, preparing the landmark salt-water pool for seamless year-round operation.
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