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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

The City of Vancouver spends $10.8 million per year to fund some of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services’ work in the Downtown Eastside, including responding to overdose and fire calls associated with ...