Hastings

• B.C. government offers new e-bike rebate program, experts warn of using safe bikes and batteries

  The B.C. government is launching a new rebate program to allow residents to save up to $1,400 dollars towards the purchase of a new e-bike. The program launches June 1.

  Canada

  May 26
  
• From Hollywood to Hastings: Vancouver actor recounts struggle with addiction and recovery

  In part one of a Global News series on the struggles of those living on the Downtown Eastside, a Vancouver man's journey shows how hard it is to get out of a cycle of addiction.

  Health

  Dec 29, 2022
  
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• 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
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• Bancroft OPP seize drugs, arrest 1 after incident at business

  OPP say the individual was found in possession of a 'large quantity' of drugs including suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine.

  Crime

  Nov 23, 2022
• Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reporting more drug deaths than usual

  Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is reporting an increase in the number of drug poisoning-related deaths in the last week. 

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2022
• Body found in Alnwick-Haldimand Township identified as missing Hastings man: Northumberland OPP

  Northumberland OPP say Travis Nickerson had not been seen since Sept. 8 and was reported missing on Sept. 12.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2022
• Body found on County Road 18 in Alnwick-Haldimand Township: Northumberland OPP

  OPP say on Sunday they received information about a vehicle linked to missing person Travis Nickerson, a 22-year-old man who was reported missing on Sept. 12.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2022
• Golf cart crash near Hastings sends 6 to hospital: Peterborough County OPP

  On Saturday night emergency crews were called to the area of Indian Road and North Indian Road for a reported golf cart crash.

  Traffic

  Sep 19, 2022
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• ‘Where are we supposed to go?’ Downtown Eastside rally opposes tent city eviction

  Supporters and residents of a tent city on Vancouver's East Hastings Street say they have nowhere else to go, as the city works to clear out the encampment.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2022
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• Province responds to Hastings Street tent city removal, saying access to housing ‘limited’

  The city began removing the tent city this week, following an order from Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry that cited a potentially catastrophic fire risk from the encampment. 

  Politics

  Aug 12, 2022