Chinatown Vandalism
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Chinatown mural painted only 5 weeks ago already covered with graffitiBradley Spence, who owns a business in the Vancouver neighbourhood, said he is not surprised by the latest act of vandalism and that he is taking action.CrimeMay 30, 2022
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Community turns out to help restore defaced mural in Vancouver’s ChinatownThe mural, inspired by a well-known Chinese folktale about spirits overcoming overcoming adversity, was covered in graffiti in March.CrimeApr 17, 2022
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Lion statues in Vancouver’s Chinatown vandalized yet againLion statues at the Millennium Gate and the nearby Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre have been repeatedly targeted by vandals, sometimes with explicitly racist graffiti.CrimeApr 9, 2022
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Chinatown business owner launches petition to stop vandalism and ‘hell pattern’ graffitiLiang You Book Co. Ltd. owner Peter Lau decided to start his own protest against the rampant vandalism in Chinatown with a petition demanding accountability.CrimeApr 3, 2022
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‘Heartbreaking’: Mural defaced in Vancouver’s Chinatown as graffiti spree persists“We poured our love to the community into making and maintaining this mural," artist Sean Cao said.CrimeMar 23, 2022
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‘So upsetting’: Vancouver’s Chinese Cultural Centre hit with graffiti againThe latest incident involves graffiti on a pair of lion statues outside the Vancouver Chinese Cultural Centre at Pender and Carrall streets.CrimeFeb 4, 2022
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‘We will come back stronger’: Vancouver Chinatown Lunar New Year parade cancelled for second yearYear of the Tiger signifies courage, bravery and strength – which the heritage community has shown while being repeatedly targeted by anti-Asian hate during the pandemic.CanadaJan 31, 2022
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Montreal anti-racism campaign hopes to bring people back to ChinatownChinatown merchants are inviting Montrealers to come and grab takeout at their restaurants and shop in their stores.Oct 31, 2020
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