Downtown Vancouver
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Man charged with sexual assault after 2 women groped in downtown VancouverThe first victim, 29, said she was sexually assaulted by a stranger outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Saturday. She called 911 right away.CrimeMay 16
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Downtown Vancouver foot traffic still far behind pre-pandemic levels: reportThe Downtown Vancouver BIA has found average weekly office foot traffic in the city's core has only recovered to about 30 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.EconomyApr 27
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Second body found in wreckage of fire-ravaged Gastown heritage buildingThe tragic news was announced Friday, in the midst of the municipality's scheduled demolition of the four-storey building at Abbott and Water streets.FireApr 22
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Demolition of fire-razed Gastown heritage building set to begin WednesdayEquipment to begin the process will arrive Tuesday, and the City of Vancouver has confirmed tear-down of the Winters Hotel on Abbott and Water streets will be completed Thursday.FireApr 19
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Canada Post suspends delivery in Downtown Eastside due to ‘health and safety’ concernsThe 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.ConsumerApr 12
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Action plan, public forum needed to address public safety concerns, Vancouver councillor saysMelissa De Genova's motion comes in response to comments she's heard from residents and police about increasing violent crime, including random attacks.PoliticsMar 29
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Pedestrian struck and killed by transport truck in downtown VancouverPolice 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.CrimeMar 7
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‘We’re going to go after them’: Window smashing in Vancouver up 40% since 2019, say policeThe worst part for the shopkeepers, said Michael Peterson of Vancouver Glass, is that replacement glass can take five to seven days to get manufactured.CrimeFeb 27
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Squamish Nation asserts need to lead reconciliation after Gassy Jack statue toppledSquamish 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.PoliticsFeb 16
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‘When are we going to be seen as humans?’: Downtown Vancouver packed for annual Women’s Memorial MarchThe annual Women's Memorial March honours those lost to the violence of colonization, and urges those in power to take meaningful action to prevent further harm.CanadaFeb 14
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