B.C. gives Vancouver $1 million for proposed Chinese-Canadian museum
The province says this so-called hub-and-spoke model is inspired by feedback from public meetings earlier this year. Continue reading
Chinatown
60-year-old woman found dead in Vancouver apartment, homicide detectives investigating
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say a maintenance worker found Maggie Nelson’s body on Wednesday, in the building near Keefer Street and Gore Avenue. Continue reading
Some residents fear gentrification is erasing Toronto’s Chinatown
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
There are numerous residential and commercial developments underway in Chinatown, and the rapid changes aren’t going unnoticed by those who call that part of Toronto home. Continue reading
Chinatown businesses push for revitalization
By Breanna Karstens-Smith Anchor/Reporter
Business owners and residents in Edmonton’s Chinatown are pushing for changes to improve the area they say has seen an increase in social disorder. Continue reading
Plan in the works to save Edmonton’s Harbin Gate
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The Harbin Gate, once considered by some as gone for good, appears to be on the comeback trail for 2022. Continue reading
Controversial $350-million project scrapped for Calgary’s Chinatown
“If they want to come back they have to start all over again,” said a spokesperson for the Friends of Chinatown group. Continue reading
Young deer stops traffic as it wanders through downtown Vancouver
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Reports on social media showed the deer making its way from the Downtown Eastside to Chinatown. Continue reading
CentreVenture unveils plans for updated Chinatown
The Paulin Biscuit Factory, as well as the neighbouring lot to the west between Ross Avenue and Pacific Avenue, are being offered up for sale, with the goal of putting a low-rise, mixed income residential development on the property. Continue reading
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Toronto police to increase presence in Chinatown for crime prevention campaign
Toronto Police Inspector Matt Moyer and Chinatown BIA members will be speaking about Project Blue Hog, a ten-week crime prevention project that will begin on Monday. This project will focus on deterring crime, theft, shoplifting, panhandling, public intoxication, drugs, and other issues in the area. Continue reading
Police investigate woman’s death near downtown Edmonton shelter
Homicide detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a woman near a homeless shelter in downtown Edmonton. Continue reading