Downtown Eastside

• ‘We don’t understand it’: Advocates slam Vancouver police raid of low-barrier cannabis program

  The low-barrier Cannabis Substitution Program had been selling high-dose edibles as a safer alternative to opioids out of an RV downtown for the last year and a half.

  Health

  May 18
  
• Man with rifle, ammunition arrested in Downtown Eastside housing complex: police

  Police allege the 29-year-old man entered the social housing complex near East Hastings Street and Princess Avenue just after midnight, carrying the gun and ammunition.

  Crime

  May 5
  
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• Plagued by public safety concerns, Chinatown business owners plead for government help

  “The level of chaos now is ten times worse than what it was in 2010," said Tracy To of the street disorder outside her legacy business.

  Canada

  May 1
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• Community ‘navigators’ pair with posties to restore Downtown Eastside mail service

  'Community navigators' with charity group Mission Possible are pairing with mail carriers to help them access buildings and liaise with the community.

  Canada

  Apr 30
• Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside sees mail delivery services temporarily return

  Canada Post is temporarily bringing back mail deliveries to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from April 26-29, following a Tuesday protest from residents and advocates.

  Consumer

  Apr 27
• Have you seen AJ Birtwistle? Vancouver police seek man last seen in Downtown Eastside

  Alan "AJ" Birtwistle was at the International Village mall in the Downtown Eastside around 3:30 p.m. on April 13. "His absence is out of character," police said.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• Canada Post suspends delivery in Downtown Eastside due to ‘health and safety’ concerns

  The Crown corporation has not provided that service in the 0 and 100 blocks of East Hastings Street since March 23, but did not elaborate on the concerns of its staff.

  Consumer

  Apr 12
• Pedestrian struck and killed by transport truck in downtown Vancouver

  Police said the incident took place just after 10 a.m. as the man crossed West Hastings Street. He was hit by an eastbound truck near Carrall Street and died at the scene.

  Crime

  Mar 7
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• Squamish Nation asserts need to lead reconciliation after Gassy Jack statue toppled

  Squamish Nation Coun. Wilson Williams Sxwixwtn said the Nation will be provide the city with recommendations on what to do with the space where the statue once stood.

  Politics

  Feb 16
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• Vancouver’s notorious Balmoral Hotel slated for demolition due to safety risk

  The demolition order identifies a dozen hazards, including rotten floors, damaged electrical systems, moisture in the building, unprotected fire sprinklers and more. 

  Politics

  Feb 15