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Industry & Startups · British Columbia
AI data centers are coming to Vancouver, but the community is pushing back
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The Canadian government announced plans for two AI data centers in Vancouver, triggering community opposition. Residents are mobilizing against the developments, believing they may negatively impact local resources and the environment. The data centers are intended to be located in Mount Pleasant and at 150 West Georgia Street, with Telus aiming to have the Mount Pleasant facility operational later this year. Community groups continue to voice their concerns, questioning how these projects will affect the area moving forward.