Two men are in hospital after a shooting in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.Police Inspector Bob Stewart says it's too early to confirm anything, but it has all the hallmarks of a targeted hit. "All we know is that around midnight, outside a restaurant in the 1000 block of Alberni Street, patrons were exiting the restaurant and a gunman approached … [Read more...]
Fire in downtown Penticton
February 5, 2012 by
Penticton residents are lamenting the loss of the city's strip club, a Chinese restaurant and liquor store. All three were destroyed overnight when fire broke out on Colourful Front Street. Fire captain Tom Stone says, "I just took over about 7:00 a.m., so I don't have any other details on the fire at … [Read more...]
Get around downtown L.A. on the cheap with this tip
January 27, 2012 by
Much like the rest of Los Angeles, downtown L.A. is spread out. If time is an issue, take a quick ride on the Red Line Metro, or on DASH, a downtown bus that costs 25 cents per ride. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Downtown shooting death
January 17, 2012 by
One man has been shot in the head and has died in hospital. The victim's identity has not been released. Police say the incident happened in a restaurant at the Wall Centre, 1088 Burrard Street about 7:45 pm. No reason has been given for the violence. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Protestor arrested downtown
December 9, 2011 by
One man has been arrested for breaching the peace following an afternoon march in downtown Vancouver. Up to 100 protestors tried taking over the lobby of the building on the northeast corner of West Cordova and Burrard. Police blocked them, so they moved on to a building in the one thousand block of West Georgia, then headed back to the art … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver marches downtown on housing
November 12, 2011 by
Occupy protesters are marching downtown on housing. Demonstrators are giving speeches and making only minor traffic disruptions. Stops include Coal Harbour, the Hotel Vancouver, the Woodwards building, the Pantages Theatre, and real estate marketer Bob Rennie's art gallery in Chinatown. The protesters have been working to comply with fire … [Read more...]
Score a free Saturday tour of downtown Chicago with this tip.
October 29, 2011 by
Every Saturday morning at 11, Chicago Gallery News offers complimentary gallery tours. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Explore this top spot for outdoor eats near a major site in downtown LA
October 25, 2011 by
The café in the plaza in front of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels has become one of Downtown LA's favorite lunch spots. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Thousands March downtown as police maintain presence
October 15, 2011 by
Occupy Vancouver protesters marched through the streets downtown Saturday afternoon, closing streets as police maintain a strong presence in the area. An official estimate of the crowd size was not available, but it was at least several thousand and organizers claimed it was five thousand. Many had joined the rally objecting to … [Read more...]
