Hastings Street Tents

• ‘More supports are needed’: How to help those not accepting shelter after Hastings decampment

  “We promised that our approach would be empathetic and compassionate and we’ll do whatever we can to make sure people are taken care of in an empathetic way," Ken Sim said.

  Politics

  Apr 12, 2023
  
• ‘Nothing has changed’: Vancouver decampment continues through Easter long weekend

  Early numbers from the City of Vancouver show 18 of 56 people associated with structures removed during the first two days of the Hastings decampment accepted referrals to shelters

  Politics

  Apr 10, 2023
  
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• ‘This is my neighbourhood’: Vancouver tent city residents say they have nowhere to go

  City of Vancouver crews, along with Vancouver police officers, returned to East Hastings Street Thursday morning to continue dismantling tents and structures on the sidewalks.

  Politics

  Apr 6, 2023
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• ‘It is unsafe’: Vancouver asks police to help end Hastings Street tent encampment

  In July 2022, the Vancouver fire chief issued an order to remove structures along East Hastings due to the extreme fire risk posed by structures adjacent to buildings. 

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2023
• Leaked documents reveal plan to remove Hastings Street tent encampments: advocates

  The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users said it received City of Vancouver documents that detail a plan to remove the tents and structures.

  Politics

  Apr 3, 2023
• ‘It’s a parasite’: Hastings Street encampment residents say it is unsafe and they’d take housing

  In the coming days, David Eby will be meeting with DTES service providers, Chinatown leaders, and Indigenous leadership to discuss a collaborative response.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2022
• More tents, structures, debris removed from section of East Hastings Street

  Four police officers were present to maintain order and public safety while city workers removed the tents and speak to the people camping in the area.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• Court challenge issued on tent removal in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Two women who were sheltering in tents on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside have launched a court challenge of an order to dismantle the street encampment.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2022
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• ‘Compassion needed’: Tensions flare on Hastings Street over tent city clearing

  Global News cameras captured a large crowd facing off with Vancouver police near the corner of Hastings Street and Main Street on Tuesday afternoon.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2022
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• Chaos erupts on East Hastings Street as Vancouver staff start clearing tents

  Staff started on East Hastings Street along the stretch between Gore Avenue and Abbott Street in the Downtown Eastside the city said in a statement.

  Fire

  Aug 9, 2022