Vancouver Downtown Eastside

• Health care system, health of the homeless at risk amid DTES decampment: Union

  Hospital Employees' Union spokesperson Mike Old said the process has lacked dignity for the unhoused and been "a bit cruel."

  Cannabis

  Apr 10, 2023
  
• City of Vancouver proposes new site for controversial DTES street market

  The city says the new site would be temporary and have space for 30 to 35 vendors, two toilet facilities, tents and a site office and storage container.

  Crime

  Mar 10, 2023
  
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• Vancouver police release image of homicide suspect after fatal fire

  Vancouver's first homicide victim of 2023 was found badly burned after a fire in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside last month. Police believe a 34-year-old woman is responsible.

  Crime

  Feb 10, 2023
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• Union Gospel Mission serves Christmas meals to Vancouver community members

  The mission said it cooked more than 1,800 pounds of turkey, 800 pounds of mashed potatoes, 250 litres of gravy, 800 pounds of vegetables and 575 pies.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2022
• Six men charged following B.C. anti-gang unit investigation into Wolfpack drug trafficking

  The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC said Wednesday a lengthy investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking in Vancouver has led to charges for six men.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2022
• Charity offers free family photos for those in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  The Union Gospel Mission's annual "Help Portrait" event returned on Saturday after it was postponed over the last few years due to the pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2022
• VPD ‘social safety net’ report sparks debate as chief calls for more accountability in DTES

  'More than $5 billion a year is directed to Vancouver’s social safety net,' says Vancouver Police Chief Const. Adam Palmer addressing findings of a draft report leaked to media.

  Crime

  Nov 9, 2022
• Church, adjacent building destroyed in downtown Vancouver fire

  Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said the Vancouver Street Church and an adjacent small two-storey building, located on Hastings and Main streets, were destroyed.

  Fire

  Jul 7, 2022
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• 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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• Man pleads guilty in one of three shootings in 15 hours on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  A Global News crew was in the area reporting on two other shootings when they heard shots fired and saw a man fleeing with a hand gun.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2020