Empress Hotel

• Man charged in June 19 machete attack at Vancouver’s Empress Hotel

  Thirty-seven-year-old Kenneth Stephen Solowan has been arrested and charged in connection to the machete attack.

  Crime

  Aug 12, 2022
  
• One dead after fire at Vancouver’s Empress Hotel, officials say

  Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said the blaze ignited around 7 a.m., on the second floor of the hotel on East Hastings Street.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2022
  
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• Fall for B.C.: Exploring the Victoria area

  In a six-part series, Global News is exploring our province and finding ways to safely enjoy activities.

  Entertainment

  Oct 3, 2020
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• Empress hotel workers reach tentative contract deal, avoiding planned strike

  On Tuesday, the union had served notice that it planned to strike at 8 a.m. Saturday after bargaining broke down.

  Mar 7, 2020
• Picket lines possible at Victoria’s Empress Hotel

  The dispute stems from growing frustration about staffing levels.

  Aug 30, 2016
• Bengal Lounge closes at B.C.’s Empress Hotel

  For more than a century, the Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria has paid homage to the days when the sun never set on the British Empire.

  Jan 14, 2016