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CTV News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Tsleil-Waututh house post unveiled in downtown Vancouver on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Syewá:l (Ancestors), a house post carved by Zac George, is pictured in this image handed out by the City of Vancouver. To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day Saturday, a blessing ceremony was held for a new piece of public art that stands in the plaza outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver. The six-metre tall səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) house post, titled Syewá:l (Ancestors), honours local First Nations' relationship with the Robson Street corridor, which was historically used for hunting and gathering. The carving is also personal for its artist, Zac George Sko-Kay-Lem. It includes a portrait of his late grandfather, actor and poet Chief Dan George. 'When I learned there was an opportunity to place one of my carvings in the heart of Vancouver, I felt a deep sense of connection,' said George in a news release from the city. 'This land holds stories—my great grandfather spoke of a hunting trail that once ran through what is now downtown Vancouver. To see Coast Salish art re-emerge in these spaces not only nourishes us today, it honours and feeds our ancestors. I know my grandfather, Chief Dan George, would be proud to see our traditions standing tall once again.' The city explained that Coast Salish peoples traditionally carved house posts, as opposed to totem poles created in northern Indigenous cultures, which support beams in longhouses or mark ceremonial spaces, serving both structural and cultural purposes. Along with a depiction of Chief Dan George, Syewá:l (Ancestors) features a wolf head, the symbol of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, and a female figure honouring the women and grandmothers in the artist's family line. There are events all over the Lower Mainland celebrating Indigenous history and culture Saturday. Read more about how to engage with National Indigenous Peoples Day here.
CBC
4 days ago
- General
- CBC
Small sinkhole closes stretch of Vancouver's Robson Street
A small sinkhole in downtown Vancouver has closed a short stretch of Robson Street. The City of Vancouver told CBC News crews identified the issue near the corner of Thurlow Street on Monday evening and determined the sinkhole was along an old utility trench. As of Wednesday, Robson is closed to vehicle traffic from Burrard Street to Jervis Street as crews perform repairs. Sidewalks and businesses remain open for pedestrians. TransLink said bus routes 5 and 6 have been temporarily re-routed from Burrard Street to Denman Street, instead of going through Robson. "Some trolley trips on these routes have also been replaced with diesel buses, allowing service from Denman Street to use Georgia Street and connect with Burrard Street," a spokesperson said. They said the re-routes have been in place since Monday night. The city said emergency repairs are underway, and they expect the work to be completed by the end of the week.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
Crews working to repair ‘small sinkhole' in downtown Vancouver
A sinkhole at Robson and Thurlow streets is surrounded by traffic barricades on June 18, 2025. A sinkhole in the middle of a busy intersection in downtown Vancouver slowed traffic during the Wednesday morning rush hour. The sinkhole was discovered at Robson and Thurlow streets, prompting several lane closures to make room for repair crews. Traffic has been limited to a single southbound lane on Thurlow, and all four lanes of Robson have been blocked off on the west side of the intersection. In a statement, the City of Vancouver said an investigation into surface damage on the roadway led to the identification of a 'small sinkhole along an old utility trench.' 'Emergency repairs are currently underway, and we anticipate repair work will be complete by end of day tomorrow,' the city added. 'We thank everyone for their patience.' Pedestrians can still use the intersection and businesses in the area remain open.
