Downtown Eastside, Vancouver and crime

Vancouver launching $5 million police surge hyper-focused on Downtown Eastside
Vancouver’s mayor and police chief trumpeted a plan Thursday to boost police funding with a specific focus on the Downtown Eastside. At a news conference Thursday at City Hall, Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer and Mayor Ken Sim announced what they called a “long-term initiative to dismantle organized 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.
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.
Vancouver mayor, police chief announce $5M strategy to combat crime in Downtown Eastside
Ken Sim: "We're at a breaking point, and we can't keep pouring money into a system that isn't delivering real results."
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.
Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside
Critics have denounced Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan for revitalizing the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, with former councillor Jean Swanson calling his proposal to pause supportive housing construction "Trumpian.
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.
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Vancouver Main Street makeover started in January; construction crews working with businesses to keep the doors open
As construction begins in downtown Vancouver, businesses are hoping their customers will brave the inconvenience to keep visiting Main Street.
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'Granville Street doesn't work': Major changes proposed for Vancouver's downtown entertainment district
Bonnis Properties is a major landowner on Granville Street. It cancelled a proposed 17-storey tower in the 800-block of ...
Vancouver's massive St. Patrick’s Day festival cancelled for 2025
CelticFest Vancouver announced that while its annual celebration of Celtic culture is returning, crowds will be a little more ...
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As Vancouver unveils Granville strip revitalization plans, businesses struggle
"Downtown businesses need help now," he added. For the past two years, the City of Vancouver has been working toward a Granville Street revitalization effort. On Wednesday, the planning team ...