Dossier
Downtown Eastside
Coverage of Downtown Eastside in the Nexus archive.
- Vancouver learned to stop worrying and love mega-events
Vancouver transitioned from protests during the 2010 Winter Olympics to hosting international soccer matches without demonstrations, though public spending on events remains controversial. Critics argue over $1 billion in public funds allocated for World Cup matches in Vancouver and Toronto, with polls showing most voters believe the cost is unwarranted.