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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.

CBC.ca · 21d

B.C. housing minister says Vancouver's plan for Downtown Eastside could increase crime

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's new plan for the Downtown Eastside will make the community less safe and lead to more homelessness.

The Canadian Press on MSN · 1d

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.

Global News on MSN · 1d

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.

CBC.ca · 22d

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.

Global News22d

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 Globe and Mail23d

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 ...

The Canadian Press on MSN21d

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 ...

Times Colonist22d

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 ...

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