Vancouver, Downtown Eastside

Vancouver invests $5M to make its Downtown Eastside safer
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 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 plans freeze on new supportive housing as part of Downtown Eastside revitalization bid
A plan to put a freeze on new supportive housing units in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside is drawing criticism from those who live and work in the community.
Vancouver mayor reveals "Task Force Barrage" to tackle organized crime in DTES
Ken Sim announced a new Vancouver Police Department initiative to target "predatory criminals" in the Downtown Eastside.
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 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.
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Vancouver to transform Downtown Eastside by pausing supportive housing, cracking down on crime
“The Downtown Eastside reflects our city’s resilience ... stock by pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units. Vancouver currently houses 77 per cent of the region’s ...
The Canadian Press on MSN20d
Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — 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 ...
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Vancouver mayor proposes pause on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled Downtown Eastside that includes pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units. He said he wants to ...
Times Colonist21d
Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
and services," instead of a focus on supportive housing, shelter services, and social services. "This allows for the integration of the (Downtown Eastside) neighbourhood into Vancouver’s ...