Downtown Vancouver

• Robson Square’s free ice rink opens for winter in Vancouver

  It’s a classic Vancouver holiday tradition where every year more than 100,000 visitors glide around the rink, enjoying some seasonal cheer.

  Canada

  Dec 1
  
• Police seek footage of suspected impaired driving crash that injured 3 in Vancouver

  The collision took place last Friday around 9:25 p.m. as the driver "lost control" while heading down East Cordova Street near Powell Street, eventually striking a pole. 

  Crime

  Nov 28
  
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• Charity offers free family photos for those in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  The Union Gospel Mission's annual "Help Portrait" event returned on Saturday after it was postponed over the last few years due to the pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 27
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• Footage released of suspect in knife threat against Vancouver hotel security guard

  Video shows the man digging through an orange bag next to a planter in the Hotel Vancouver breezeway, while the security guard watches.

  Crime

  Nov 16
• 74-year-old woman assaulted in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood, police say

  The assault took place in the 800-block of Heatley Ave. when the senior woman was on her way to work, police said.

  Crime

  Nov 13
• Helicopters install LED signs on high-rise building in downtown Vancouver

  In total, the sign for the Canadian Western Bank building was split into four pieces with the largest weighing around 6,000 pounds.

  Canada

  Nov 13
• Downtown Vancouver sees ‘exceptional growth’ in dining, entertainment since 2021: report

  According to a report by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, local restaurants saw a 187 per cent spending growth in 2022 compared with the year prior.

  Economy

  Nov 9
• ‘Housing For All’ rally held in downtown Vancouver

  The rally demanded action from all levels of government to address the housing crisis in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

  Canada

  Nov 6
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• Suspect in disturbing attack in Vancouver apartment lobby back in custody

  Flores-Bebington was arrested just 24 hours after being released from jail.

  Crime

  Nov 6
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• Vandalism in downtown Vancouver has become so common, a non-profit has stepped in to help

  A Vancouver store owner said downtown merchants budget for security costs, but many cannot keep up with the frequency of break-ins and acts of vandalism.

  Crime

  Oct 26