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Iconic waterfront restaurant The Boathouse in Kitsilano will close Sept 21 due to lease expiry, signaling change for Vancouver’s beach scene.

With Westbank out, OPTrust and the Squamish Nation steer Sen̓áḵw’s 6,000 homes, reshaping Vancouver housing and Indigenous-led development.

Kitsilano Pool will remain open through September 7, giving Vancouverites extra days of sun‑drenched swimming. With strong usage all summer, enhanced booking flexibility, and a successful hybrid reservation system, the beloved saltwater pool delivered another memorable season.

Vancouver-born Lululemon has leased nearly 290,000 sq ft of premium office space above Pacific Centre’s former Microsoft location—bolstering its corporate presence and fueling downtown real estate recovery.

A retro-inspired neon “Kits Corner” sign, funded by Chip Wilson’s Low Tide Properties, was unveiled at West 4th Ave & Yew St. While some celebrate its colorful charm, others criticize its aesthetic and question the private influence on public space.

Vancouver wants to pre-zone land in the Broadway and Cambie areas to simplify development—but critics warn it could bypass public input and risk tenant displacement.

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Vancouver renames Trutch Street to Musqueamview, honoring Indigenous heritage and marking a key step in reconciliation with the Musqueam people.