March 29, 2024

Random stabbing in downtown Vancouver

A 30-year old woman has serious injuries after a random stabbing in downtown Vancouver. Shortly before 5:30 this morning the woman was attacked while inside the 7-Eleven at Denman and Comox. She was knifed several times and is now listed in stable condition in hospital. Vancouver police say the 39-year old suspect was wrestled to the ground by … [Read more...]

Pivot: Too many tickets handed out in Downtown Eastside

People in the Downtown East Side feel they are getting ticketed more than everyone else. Residents as well as Pivot Legal Society are challenging Vancouver Police on the way hand out by-law tickets. Pivot says 95 percent of some tickets are being handed out exclusively in the area. Douglas King says this sort of ticketing wouldn't happen in any … [Read more...]

Hazmat crews believe hydrogen fluoride to blame for evacuation of downtown building

Hazmat teams are closing in on what was to blame for the evacuation of a downtown building Monday afternoon. Vancouver Fire's Lieutenant Carol Messenger says hazmat members believe the chemical, hydrogen fluoride is likely to blame. "currently they have entered the building on two occasions to  try and determine the source of what was … [Read more...]

Sex attack in downtown Vancouver

 Vancouver Police are looking for the suspect in an early morning sexual assault in downtown Vancouver. Sergeant Randy Fincham say the man involved in the attack,just before three,  likely ended up with scratches on his face and nose. "The woman was waiting at a bus stop  in the 600 block of Smithe and that's when this man came up … [Read more...]

DEVELOPING: One man shot in downtown Vancouver

Yellow tape is up in downtown Vancouver following a shooting near Granville and Smithe streets. Police say they responded to a call of a fight shortly before seven this morning. When they got there they discovered that one man had been shot. He's been taken to hospital with what police say are "undetermined" injuries. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

End of NHL lockout has downtown bars scrambling to get ready for fans

Downtown Vancouver bar owners and managers are rejoicing after an end to the protracted NHL lockout. And it could also mean the creation of a few more jobs in Vancouver. Shark Club Manager Tim Murphy says his West Georgia Street location is adding ten full time positions. "We certainly are going to be on a quick little hiring spree here now with … [Read more...]

NHL lockout conclusion a financial relief for downtown Vancouver businesses

The executive director of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association says the end of the NHL lockout should be a big money relief. Charles Gauthier says Vancouver Canucks hockey games brought in about one-million bucks per game for the downtown core-- and while that money disappeared as a result of the labour dispute, he's confident it … [Read more...]

Thousands gather in Downtown Vancouver for annual Santa Claus Parade

Thousands lined the streets of Vancouver to take in the Santa Claus parade. Marching bands, floats and blaring festive music. It all came together to create a party atmosphere in the downtown core. As for the kids? They were all waiting on one man. "Santa! Santa. Santa. Santa." In the end, Santa made the kids wait until nearly 3:00 before showing … [Read more...]

Man charged in downtown hostage incident

Three charges have now been laid in yesterday’s hostage-taking at a downtown Vancouver convenience store. Koyes Ahmad is facing one count each of unlawful confinement, assault with a weapon and uttering threats. Police say the 37-year old was armed with a knife when an employee was doused with lighter fluid and held against her will for … [Read more...]

UPDATES: Standoff ends in downtown Vancouver

A stand off between police and a distraught man which kept roads closed around a downtown Vancouver hotel for ten hours this morning is finally over. Vancouver Police say a 28-year-old Surrey man with mental health issues has been arrested following the lengthy standoff. They did not identify him, but say he faces possible weapons charges. The man … [Read more...]