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CBC
2 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Suspect arrested, charged in 2018 killing of Granville Street nightclub promoter
Social Sharing Over seven years since the killing of a Granville Street nightclub promoter, Vancouver police say a suspect has been arrested and charged. Kalwinder Thind, 23, was fatally stabbed outside Cabana Lounge at 1159 Granville Street in the early hours of January 27, 2018, after an altercation between two groups inside the club spilled out to the street. Police say they believe Thind was trying to intervene when he was stabbed. He was taken to hospital, where he died. On Tuesday morning, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) announced the B.C. Prosecution Service had approved one count of second-degree murder against 28-year-old New Westminster resident Sukhjit Sidhu, on May 28. He was arrested the same day and remains in custody. According to police, several people fled the scene right after the incident and before officers arrived, including the suspect. At the time, a spokesperson with the VPD said the incident appeared to be "an alcohol-fuelled fight that simply got out of hand." saying it would be key to solving the case.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Vancouver city council to vote on a car-free future for Granville Street
If Vancouver city council gives the go-ahead on Wednesday, Granville Street could one day resemble a mix of car-free Las Ramblas in Barcelona, with the live music of Nashville's Broadway, plus a touch of the bright lights of Tokyo's Shibuya pedestrian crossing. That is the 20-year vision for a striking new plan to revitalize the city's once-neon-lit grand old dame of a street, which has fallen on hard times. The plan, which envisions all of Granville eventually being car-free from the bridge over False Creek to Waterfront Station, could cost up to $140 million in 2025 dollars, according preliminary estimates in the report, which was two years in the making. 'Currently, the area faces challenges with vacant storefronts, lack of daytime activity, and rising health, safety and street-disorder concerns, contributing to a negative perception of the Granville Entertainment District,' the report states. The plan keys on three areas: The city centre (between Georgia and Smithe streets) with mixed-use residential developments including some of the city's tallest towers; the entertainment core (between Smithe and Davie streets), a hub of live music, theatres and restaurants; and the bridgehead (between Davie and Drake Streets) with a quieter mix of residential, local shops and cultural spaces. If approved, the plan eventually envisions the creation of a 'world-class destination public space gradually working toward a year-round shore-to-shore pedestrian zone.' Built around the time the city was founded, Granville soon became known as Theatre Row, and welcomed trolleys heading up and down. By the 1950s, it glowed with endless neon signs, and today is still home to icons such as the Orpheum Theatre and Commodore Ballroom. The plan's goal is to transform Granville into an arts, entertainment and cultural destination, with more restaurants and patios. That includes improving safety, live music, expanded hotel space, mixed-use residential (including tall towers 200 and 400 feet high, taller than previously allowed, near the Canada Line Station at Georgia), and single-room occupancy social housing. There are eight single-room accommodation buildings on Granville, the report states, containing about 600 rooms, many of them privately owned, which the city plans to replace with self-contained social housing. The preliminary estimated cost is between $90 million and $140 million. There is a proposed new plaza at Granville and Robson streets, which would be home giant digital billboards, like Manhattan's Times Square or Piccadilly Circus in London's West End, showing visual art and live-event screenings along with advertisements. At the moment, about 1,100 TransLink buses ply the corridor daily, carrying 21,000 passengers. Those would be shifted to adjacent Seymour and Howe streets, after those roads are upgraded. 'Granville Street, part of Vancouver's historic streetcar network, remains a busy transit corridor connecting key areas,' the report reads. 'The 2010 Winter Olympics marked a peak of activity, with significant changes including the introduction of the Canada Line and public realm improvements,' it says. 'Despite (today's) challenges, Granville Street has significant opportunities. 'The Granville Street plan will enhance the area's future for businesses, venues, visitors, and residents. The plan's vision aligns efforts across city departments, private property owners, and business and venue operators to transform Granville into a dynamic destination for culture, performance, and entertainment.' There will be regular reviews and updates to ensure the plan adapts to changing contexts, the report says. Before presenting the plan to council, the city held a dozen public workshops, held youth roundtables and public walking tours, received 5,700 completed surveys and heard 11,000 comments. The city also met with business and hospitality associations, arts and cultural organizations, social service providers, and public agencies such as B.C. Housing and TransLink. After the final round of engagement this past February, support for the vision was 76 per cent, the report says. gordmcintyre@ Farce in legislature as B.C. Conservatives seek a provincial election over a blurred Zoom call Vancouver teacher suspended after pup fetish identity, adult content discovered online If Vancouver city council gives the go-ahead on Wednesday, Granville Street could one day resemble a mix of car-free Las Ramblas in Barcelona, with the live music of Nashville's Broadway, plus a touch of the bright lights of Tokyo's Shibuya pedestrian crossing. That is the 20-year vision for a striking new plan to revitalize the city's once-neon-lit grand old dame of a street, which has fallen on hard times. The plan, which envisions all of Granville eventually being car-free from the bridge over False Creek to Waterfront Station, could cost up to $140 million in 2025 dollars, according preliminary estimates in the report, which was two years in the making. 'Currently, the area faces challenges with vacant storefronts, lack of daytime activity, and rising health, safety and street-disorder concerns, contributing to a negative perception of the Granville Entertainment District,' the report states. The plan keys on three areas: The city centre (between Georgia and Smithe streets) with mixed-use residential developments including some of the city's tallest towers; the entertainment core (between Smithe and Davie streets), a hub of live music, theatres and restaurants; and the bridgehead (between Davie and Drake Streets) with a quieter mix of residential, local shops and cultural spaces. If approved, the plan eventually envisions the creation of a 'world-class destination public space gradually working toward a year-round shore-to-shore pedestrian zone.' Built around the time the city was founded, Granville soon became known as Theatre Row, and welcomed trolleys heading up and down. By the 1950s, it glowed with endless neon signs, and today is still home to icons such as the Orpheum Theatre and Commodore Ballroom. The plan's goal is to transform Granville into an arts, entertainment and cultural destination, with more restaurants and patios. That includes improving safety, live music, expanded hotel space, mixed-use residential (including tall towers 200 and 400 feet high, taller than previously allowed, near the Canada Line Station at Georgia), and single-room occupancy social housing. There are eight single-room accommodation buildings on Granville, the report states, containing about 600 rooms, many of them privately owned, which the city plans to replace with self-contained social housing. The preliminary estimated cost is between $90 million and $140 million. There is a proposed new plaza at Granville and Robson streets, which would be home giant digital billboards, like Manhattan's Times Square or Piccadilly Circus in London's West End, showing visual art and live-event screenings along with advertisements. At the moment, about 1,100 TransLink buses ply the corridor daily, carrying 21,000 passengers. Those would be shifted to adjacent Seymour and Howe streets, after those roads are upgraded. 'Granville Street, part of Vancouver's historic streetcar network, remains a busy transit corridor connecting key areas,' the report reads. 'The 2010 Winter Olympics marked a peak of activity, with significant changes including the introduction of the Canada Line and public realm improvements,' it says. 'Despite (today's) challenges, Granville Street has significant opportunities. 'The Granville Street plan will enhance the area's future for businesses, venues, visitors, and residents. The plan's vision aligns efforts across city departments, private property owners, and business and venue operators to transform Granville into a dynamic destination for culture, performance, and entertainment.' There will be regular reviews and updates to ensure the plan adapts to changing contexts, the report says. Before presenting the plan to council, the city held a dozen public workshops, held youth roundtables and public walking tours, received 5,700 completed surveys and heard 11,000 comments. The city also met with business and hospitality associations, arts and cultural organizations, social service providers, and public agencies such as B.C. Housing and TransLink. After the final round of engagement this past February, support for the vision was 76 per cent, the report says.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
1 injured, others displaced after SRO fire in downtown Vancouver
Crews respond to a fire at an SRO on Granville Street on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. One person has been hospitalized and others have been forced from their homes following a fire at a single-room occupancy property in Vancouver's downtown core. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services said the blaze was reported around 7 a.m. at an SRO on Granville Street between Davie and Helmcken streets. Images posted on social media show firefighters surrounding the building that used to house Wings restaurant on the ground floor. The establishment has been closed for years, and the windows are now boarded up. Capt. Matt Trudeau told CTV News one patient was taken to hospital with third-degree burns, and there was significant damage to the property. One unit sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, while others had to be vacated due to water damage, firefighters said. Trudeau could not confirm how many residents were displaced, but said they are all being provided with alternative accommodations. The building had a working fire alarm and sprinkler system, both of which were activated before crews arrived, authorities said. It's unclear what caused the fire. Trudeau said investigators hope to have more information in the coming days.
