Evan Duggan

Canadian journalist and communications specialist covering business, real estate, tech, urban planning, human interest and more.

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

@hal2001 Hi Hart, for ACX holders who hold fewer than 250k ACX, it sounds like they won't qualify for direct equity conversion or no-fee SPV equity exchange, according to the proposal. Does that mean their only option is the ACX buy out? Thx.

[Kenneth Chan @iamkennethchan]

A 29-storey 100% hotel tower is proposed for Barclay Street on the border of the West End and Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver.

Featuring 292 guest suites, a rooftop pool & lounge, and a ground-level restaurant. #vancre #vanre #vanpoli

https://t.co/4Jb6ZOBiC0

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

WorkSafeBC claims a "systemic failure to manage workplace health and safety" has plagued Vancouver's multibillion-dollar Oakridge construction site, according to court documents obtained by CBC.

https://t.co/zJNEGUNqBm

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

I love this story from @bychrischeung
The Case of the Political Pizza Hut via @TheTyee https://t.co/Niz9h86Eox

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

'From hell to limbo': Michael Kovrig describes more than a thousand days as China's prisoner
https://t.co/nP2M671mKb

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

B.C. Premier David Eby says the ongoing housing crisis in the province will be a core issue for voters and elected leaders to continue to face down when they go to the polls to elect a new provincial government this October.

https://t.co/5CyPNhaEkw https://t.co/BvoA1lWmUq

[RENX @RENXca]

Alimentation Couche-Tard is discussing improving its takeover proposal for Seven & i Holdings Co. with the goal of convincing the Japanese convenience store operator to start engaging in talks, people with knowledge of the matter said.
https://t.co/bdPNvmhoYB

[RENX @RENXca]

Conwest, best known as innovative industrial and home builder, is entering highrise residential construction with a 24-storey condo project planned for East Vancouver. Interview, details ... https://t.co/LNgzvCuy5V #cre #crecanada #realestate #VanRE #MetroVan #newhomes #housing

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Opinion: The cost of doing business: Why bribery is still all around us https://t.co/BDqNDHQabx

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

They were incredible! 🇨🇦

[Team Canada @TeamCanada]

SHOCKED THE WORLD. 🥇

Canada's men's 4x100m relay team claims the gold medal in Paris! 🇨🇦

#TeamCanada | #Paris2024 | @RC_Sports

[Kerry Gold @GoldinYVR]

Here’s the original story. Confusion over high rents at publicly-funded building in Vancouver. #vanre https://t.co/tWclL2Mgof

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

This Dev tells me they're seeing more interest from locals who plan to reside in the units, as offshore demand remains cool. Hoping interest rates continue to move lower.

[RENX @RENXca]

#ICYMI Prima Properties puts focus on local buyers at Vancouver's 49-storey Monogram condo tower. Development will also include 50 rental units.
https://t.co/CxG28TnVmo #cre #crecanada #realestate #development #developers #condos #mixeduse #retail #metrovan #vancouver

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

More solid reporting and effective storytelling from @GlobalRepCentre and @UBCJournalism 👇

[Global Reporting Centre @GlobalRepCentre]

As Paris gets closer to lighting the Olympic cauldron, see how this year’s Games are impacting everything from housing to policing, security, and the environment. Produced by @UBCJournalism’s Global Reporting Program in partnership with @AJpeoplepower. https://t.co/jNKwVLCFL4

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

More Metro Vancouver office spaces getting makeovers into hotels from @joanneleeyoung

https://t.co/ACRwRaZ9jn via @VancouverSun

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

NWRE's love for self storage grows as our homes get smaller.

[RENX @RENXca]

Vancouver-based Nicola Wealth Real Estate tops the $10B mark in asset value. We talk with VP Alex Messina about the sectors NWRE likes, and what it is avoiding... https://t.co/e9BkGkS63N #cre #crecanada #realestate #VanRE #NWRE

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

Latest air conditioning issue at The Bay may fracture relationships with customers, says retail expert https://t.co/6qsn2QjLo9

[RENX @RENXca]

A new mixed-use office space addition for the Fairmont Hotel #Vancouver will not be going forward as planned. Hotel owner Larco Hospitality has withdrawn a rezoning application to build a 12-storey office tower infill addition to the heritage hotel.
https://t.co/i8cmkCb1Ef

[UMA @UMAprotocol]

The UMA ecosystem is growing fast.

The Optimistic Oracle, Oval, and oSnap serve a wide array of blue chip protocols.

Keep reading for the full list. 👇 #UMAeverywhere

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

The lack of NYC content didn't bother me but...

How did the boat sail from Crystal Lake to NYC?

[Evan Duggan @EvanBDuggan]

The Lie of Jason Takes Manhattan’s Marketing Still Hurts Friday the 13th Fans https://t.co/l8OG6MJLuV