Vancouver, Downtown Eastside and crime

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 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 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.
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.
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.
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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 ...
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Women’s Memorial March returns to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Feb. 14
"The Memorial March is an opportunity to come together to grieve the loss of our beloved sisters and relatives in the ...
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Downtown Vancouver Gourmet Grocery Store Closes-Another West End Loss
Yet another downtown Vancouver food spot is shutting down. The West End has been experiencing a wave of closures, and this ...
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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‘This year will be different’: Downtown Vancouver's free Irish festival won't happen
Vancouver's CelticFest will return in 2025, but without its flagship downtown festival. Organizers announced on Jan. 30, 2025 the annual festival will be back but in a smaller format, eliminating the ...