Aug 16, 2022 · Tents remain on East Hastings in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside a week after city staff began the process of removing them, citing a fire department order that the structures constitute an...

After a couple of delays and changes to plans, the City of Vancouver is going to begin the removal of “structures” in the Downtown Eastside on Hastings Street. A statement from the City states that the work will begin between Gore Avenue and Abbott Street.

Mar 26, 2023 · The number of structures along East Hastings Street has been reduced from 180 to 74 since July 2022. “The challenges we see in the Downtown Eastside are real and significant— today marks an important step forward,” said Ken Sim, mayor of Vancouver.

Vancouver Fire Rescue has ordered the immediate removal of all tents and structures on East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside.

Apr 6, 2023 · Inside Vancouver's Wall Centre — a 48-storey condo of glass named for one of the city's most prominent developers — hundreds of politicians were gathered to discuss B.C.'s housing crisis and what...

Apr 5, 2023 · Vancouver Police push back protesters as city staff remove makeshift structures and tents belonging to people living in an encampment along East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside on...

Apr 5, 2023 · Vancouver Police push back protesters as city staff remove makeshift structures and tents belonging to people living in an encampment along East Hastings Street in the Downtown Eastside, in...

Apr 4, 2023 · City documents acquired by local advocates suggest an escalation of efforts to dismantle the Downtown Eastside encampment is on the horizon. Vancouver — B.C.’s premier and Vancouver’s mayor are...

While the efforts are focused on decamping Hastings Street near Main Street, there are reports of structures and tents popping up in other areas of the Downtown Eastside and elsewhere in Vancouver. The decampment operation has been billed as an option of last resort due to the worsening conditions.

Aug 24, 2022 · Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart said he’s proud of the work being done in the Downtown Eastside to clear out an encampment along Hastings Street. The city, fire department and BC Housing gave...