3-alarm fire under control in building in Chinatown: Toronto fire chief
Emergency crews were called to the scene at Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street West, just after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Continue reading
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Edmonton’s Chinatown explored through art, film at new exhibit
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Dozens of people gathered Saturday for the opening of the exhibition, titled Figure 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 at the ASSIST Community Services Centre in Chinatown. Continue reading
Koi clearout underway as voracious Chinatown otter proves elusive
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Vancouver Park Board says several more of the valuable fish were killed over the weekend. Continue reading
Major Calgary Chinatown development project gets the go-ahead from the city
It will include two 28-storey residential buildings and a hotel along with 23 retail units. Continue reading
Man, 88, dies after central Edmonton hit and run
Edmonton police are searching for a suspect(s) after an 88-year-old man was struck by a vehicle and killed while crossing the street in Chinatown on Sunday. Continue reading
Renewed effort to save Vancouver’s Chinatown
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Application to be made to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated a world UNESCO heritage site. Continue reading
Chinese community loses cultural center, sounds alarm about gentrification
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Members of Montreal’s Chinese community say they’re being shut out of their own cultural centre. Continue reading
4 arrests made in connection with fatal stabbing in downtown Montreal
Shortly before noon, police confirmed that the 20-year-old victim had died of his injuries, in what is now being investigated as the 15th homicide of 2018 on SPVM territory. Continue reading
New height limits in Vancouver’s Chinatown approved by city council
Council has also approved more flexibility around residential use in buildings under 70 feet tall. Continue reading
Proposal for new height limits in Chinatown goes to vote Tuesday
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
A former city councillor says Chinatown is likely to change in the coming years, whether people like it or not. Continue reading