Among the most urgent concerns are the decreasing number of overnight spaces for women. One key facility, the WISH Drop-in ...

"The story of the overdose crisis goes far beyond people slumped over on the sidewalk; it’s a story of unrelenting commitment ...

The mayor's motion would halt the construction of net new supportive housing units in the city until other municipalities build more supportive housing units.

A police task force in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will continue after a violent assault on a police officer last week.

The attack comes as Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has pledged to crack down on gangs and crime in the DTES. Sim announced in ...

Council votes 6-3 to direct staff to compile list of DTES non-profits, non-governmental organizations and their funding ...

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.

4:29 City of Vancouver DTES Revitalization Plan “It’s really hard to actually improve your health outcomes and your journey when the housing around you is crumbling, so we are committed to ...

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Amy Romer, works as a mentor for Megaphone's peer newsroom called The Shift in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.The Shift is made up of a diverse group of ...

Rivers Stonechild, who was raised in the DTES, said the mayor’s plan to transform the troubled area by prioritizing accountability, recovery and public safety is a start.

A Vancouver police officer was stabbed in the leg while patrolling Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Tuesday night. Two uniformed ...