UBC Journalism 'On The Beat'
At the intersection of West Hastings Street and Hamilton Street across the road from Victory Square, the New Amsterdam Café had a constant flow of patrons despite the ominous clouds forming overhead. The midday air was replete with the pungent scent of marijuana, overpowering the crisp smell of the impending rain. Surrounded by various cannabis-related […]
Nestled amongst the urban sprawl, Victory Square served as a natural place to pause for Downtown Eastside residents at the corner of West Pender and Cambie Street. Aged historic buildings surrounded the compact green space on all sides. The scent of impending rain saturated the air. Residents and students went about their respective activities within […]
The traffic signals cycle through the usual colours as some shuffle about on the sidewalks and others wander the street. As the sun makes its nightly exit, the dynamic of the streets drastically changes. The world shifts from a placid gloom to a frightening, raucous nightlife. Two police officers exchange disconcerting looks with passersby who […]
