East Hastings

• Homicide in Downtown Eastside under investigation: Vancouver police

  No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to Vancouver police.

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• ‘At least’ 2 hurt in ‘chaotic’ shooting on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Vancouver police said it wasn't immediately clear to responding officers who was involved in the shooting, describing the scene in the DTES Thursday as 'chaotic.'

  Crime

  Jun 2, 2023
  
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• Man shot with crossbow in the chest in downtown Vancouver, police say

  The “targeted” attack with the bowed weapon took place around 4 p.m. on Saturday near East Hastings and Carrall streets.

  Crime

  Oct 9, 2022
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• City shifts to ‘providing information’ as Hastings Street decampment enters Day 2

  The move comes a day after efforts to decamp the 100 block descended into chaos Tuesday, with both police and activists making allegations of assault.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2022
• Fire at Downtown Eastside sidewalk tent city confirms fire chief’s worst fears

  “It’s a ticking time bomb down here": DTES resident Kevn Purdy says the sidewalk tent city is not safe or sustainable.

  Fire

  Aug 7, 2022
• 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, 2022
• Vancouver police seize ceremonial dance costumes, search for owners

  Vancouver police said Monday they believe the costumes were likely stolen and officers are searching for their owners.

  Crime

  Nov 22, 2021
• Motorcycle rider dies in Vancouver’s fifth traffic fatality of 2020

  The rider, along with his female passenger, struck a transit bus at East Hastings and Columbia streets.

  Traffic

  Sep 1, 2020
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• Suspect wanted in Vancouver bus attack on woman who stood up to racist comments

  The man looked at the two women and said words to the effect of "go back to your country; that’s where it all started," according to police.

  Crime

  May 12, 2020
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• Video shows Vancouver police taking down stabbing suspect with Taser as large crowd looks on

  The suspect and the victim were reportedly part of a large crowd leaving a nearby music festival at the PNE Forum.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2019