Edmonton Chinatown

• Chinatown shows signs of improvement as City of Edmonton weighs 3 new initiatives

  The City of Edmonton is exploring three initiatives aimed at improving Chinatown: a community cleanup group, changing the 97 Street bridge and housing incentives for the Quarters.

  Canada

  Mar 4
  
• Medical examiner testifies at murder trial for Justin Bone over Chinatown deaths

  As the third week of Justin Bone's murder trial over the deaths of Ban Phuc Hoang and Hung Trang in Chinatown got underway, the medical examiner who did the autopsies testified.

  Crime

  Feb 3
  
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• Trial begins in Edmonton for man accused of killing 2 men in Chinatown

  Nearly four years after Ban Phuc Hoang, 61, and Hung Trang, 64, were fatally attacked at work in Edmonton's Chinatown area, the man accused of killing them is on trial.

  Crime

  Jan 19
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• Edmonton invests more funding into Chinatown revitalization

  The City of Edmonton is putting nearly a million dollars over the next two years into the Chinatown Revitalization Fund, with the hope businesses will host community events.

  Economy

  Jan 16, 2025
• Chinatown businesses look ahead as Operations Hub to promote safety comes to a close

  The Healthy Streets Operation Centre was launched in 2022 as a collaborative project between Edmonton police, social workers, and other front-line staff. 

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2024
• New Edmonton Chinatown mural ‘comes with responsibilities,’ artist says

  Artist Branden Cha unveiled the Azure Dragon of the East at a ceremony Saturday evening. The second mural of Cha's Four Guardians project pays tribute to the Indigenous community.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2024
• New Edmonton Chinatown market to highlight community’s energy

  A new market is bringing vibrant energy back into Edmonton’s Chinatown. Togather Chinatown Art Fair will celebrate the Lunar New Year and showcase some unique talent.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2024
• 2019 Chinatown police shooting justified, kick to head not — but no charges recommended: ASIRT

  After three EPS officers fired 33 shots at a man in stolen truck in central Edmonton, the investigation into their conduct has concluded and ASIRT is not recommending charges.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2023
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• Downtown Edmonton safety still a work in progress

  As people report they still feel unsafe in Edmonton's downtown and surrounding areas, both the city and province are promising to continue work to increase public safety.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2023
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• Chinatown advocate is 1st provincial appointee to Edmonton Police Commission

  The Alberta government gained the power to appoint members in December with the passing of the Police Amendment Act.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023