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Vancouver, Downtown Eastside and crime

Vancouver mayor unveils details of $5 million Downtown Eastside crime crackdown

Sim and Police Chief Adam Palmer announced "Task Force Barrage," which will see an increased an sustained police focus on the area.

The Canadian Press on MSN · 14h

Vancouver plans to tackle 'humanitarian crisis' of crime in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood is in the grip of a "humanitarian crisis" of crime and violence that has reached a tipping point, Mayor Ken Sim said as he unveiled a taskforce to tackle organized crime.

cbc.ca on MSN · 14h

Vancouver police get additional $5M for Downtown Eastside crime and drugs task force

The mayor and the police chief have announced a new task force they say will target organized crime and predatory criminals operating in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Global News on MSN · 12h

Vancouver announces 'Task Force Barrage' to clean up Downtown Eastside

Vancouver's mayor and police chief are launching "Task Force Barrage" to target crime and clean up the Downtown Eastside. Rumina Daya reports.

The Vancouver Sun15d

Man, 25, in critical condition after daytime shooting in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Roman Ansari was standing outside his office building in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside on Thursday morning when he heard what sounded like a gunshot.

Burnaby Now21d

Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside

Tents line the sidewalk on East Hastings Street as the city works to clear tents from a sprawling homeless encampment in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Aug. 9, 2022. THE CANADIAN ...

CBC.ca20d

B.C. housing minister says Vancouver's plan for Downtown Eastside could increase crime

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's new plan for the Downtown Eastside will make the community less safe and lead to more homelessness. Sim's proposal, announced on ...

Global News23d

Murder charge laid in 2023 Downtown Eastside shooting death

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder more than two years after a man was killed in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. A statement from Vancouver police says they were called on Jan ...

Vancouver3y

You can play a role in the community-informed rejuvenation of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Over its more than 135-year history, First United has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. As a low-barrier social service provider, demand for its ...

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