Granville Island

• Why did the Vancouverite carry a brick to cross the road? Safety campaign is no joke

  A tongue-in-cheek campaign in Vancouver is urging pedestrians to carry a realistic brick while using the crosswalk. Why advocates say the road safety initiative is no joke.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2024
  
• ‘Totally insane’: Safety concerns raised over materials tossed from Granville Bridge

  A piece of metal tossed from the Granville Street Bridge early Saturday morning is the latest case of materials falling from the span onto businesses below.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2024
  
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• Granville Island Brewery strike begins after union votes for job action

  Unionized workers at the Granville Island Brewery took to the picket lines on Saturday afternoon as day one of job action got underway.

  Economy

  Jul 8, 2023
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• Granville Island Brewing workers vote to strike

  Unionized workers at Granville Island Brewing have been without a contract since the end of May, and say talks with the employer broke down in June.

  Economy

  Jul 4, 2023
• ‘Literally just art’: Dozens support Vancouver drag theatre camp, drown out protesters

  The Carousel Theatre for Young People's four-day Summer Drag Camp aims to help interested youth express themselves through clothing, makeup and performance.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
• Suspicious fire destroys 3 boats, damages 7 at Vancouver’s Granville Island dock

  'If it wasn't for the response of the fire boats, this whole marina would have lit up,' said Ken Gemmil, Vancouver Fire Department. Three boats were destroyed and seven damaged.

  Fire

  Feb 12, 2023
• Resident calls for no cars, greater pedestrian access on Granville Island

  A Vancouver resident has created an online movement calling for much of Granville Island to go car-free on weekends.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2022
• Popular Granville Island newsstand given 60 days to close up shop

  Granville Island's Smoke Shop has been in business for 30 years, but the island's management says its lease won't be renewed because it doesn't fit with the area's long-term plan.

  Canada

  Feb 17, 2022
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• Man charged with sexual assault after 12-year-old groped on Granville Island: police

  The girl came forward after police issued a public warning about a series of gropings around False Creek on Aug. 17.

  Crime

  Aug 27, 2021
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• Vancouver’s struggling Granville Island gets $22M federal cash injection

  The money will go to ensuring rent subsidies continue, along with covering much-needed infrastructure upgrades to the island usually paid for by merchants.

  News

  Apr 29, 2021