east hastings

• 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
• 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
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• Investigation launched after man falls out of 3rd-storey window while fleeing Vancouver police

  The man, who police say is in his 50s, fell to the ground on East Hastings near Columbia Street and sustained life-threatening injuries.

  Crime

  Mar 21, 2019
• TransLink ends service to a Downtown Eastside bus stop in Vancouver, citing pedestrian safety

  TransLink has stopped service to one Vancouver bus stop because of people spilling into bus lanes.

  Traffic

  Sep 13, 2017
• Vancouver Firefighters respond to 3-alarm fire Monday night

  Fire crews responded to a 3-alarm fire on Hastings at Commercial Monday night.

  Sep 12, 2017
• Owners take advantage of low-cost housing program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  A Global News investigation reveals BC Housing is dropping the ball on ensuring affordable housing actually remains affordable.

  Nov 22, 2016
• No one hurt after fire sweeps a high-rise on Downtown Eastside

  A busy section of East Hastings Street is back open this morning after fire crews were kept busy with a stubborn blaze in a Downtown Eastside high-rise.

  Mar 28, 2014