Demolition of Winters Hotel in Gastown runs into unexpected delays
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Demolition was set to begin today, as business owners with storefronts there continue to demand access to their units. A fire tore through the building last week.
I’m not from Vancouver but I remember walking past this building thinking wow it’s so cool to see this place still in operation It was one of the only buildings downtown that seem to even have any character.
I totally agree. Remember the days of horses and buggies? Those were the days. /s
I hope the replacement design reflects the heritage of the neighbourhood. Not the metal and glass collage that plagues the city's architecture today.
I assume that the city's planning policies ensure that new additions are compatible or even using the same language as heritage buildings. I share your concern but I think it's already covered.
hmmmmm reno-viction BC style?
Sounds like a COVER UP.
Vancouver becoming uglieer and uglier with these grey doghouse condos.
We have the grey skies from October to May already.
Need colours/history
These towers funnel the winds and it is so unpleasant to walk there now.
He basically stripped off his possessions. Is it illegal to stop him from collecting his own things?
And it’s not just his things, it’s his customers things too. He wasn’t able to get everyone’s things out. He has safe’s too, can’t break those nor steal as they are usually built in and extremely heavy.
@@KKnits And yet a cop walks around inside the perimeter of the "unsafe" area and doesn't even have a hat on????
The real question is why is CBC letting people comment on this story but none other?
in 1993 up went the gun glass, security, and police presence in the courts, the Crown office, ........................and the CBC. All at the same time. Long before "911", long before any "movement" scared them. What scared ALL of them at the same time???
Because there's no agenda here that CBC has to protect and cover for this is just a straight news article it's not political or medical
You're very astute Brad.
The Articles you can't comment on are the ones where cbc are lying
The tools will be hard to replace through insurance. So does he have to sue everyone? Or do the demo people get to take his stuff. What a tragedy.
They probably already took his stuff.
Very sad. :( The business owners should be allowed to collect their valuables with the fire dept.or police.That is ridiculous even if its deemed unsafe to do so. :(
Fishy fishy fishy
Why? Because there was a fire and no one is allowed to enter because it is unsafe?
@@andrewl8852 You’re right! Just trust the ministry……,
@@howdyahworkthisthing1520 It's not the ministry it's the fire Dept and city engineers... You know experts...
@@andrewl8852 Sorry, but the word “expert” (via The Ministry of Truth) has lost all meaning within the last 2 years.
Poor dude, the junkies probably raided every once of value out of that place the day after the fire. Chances of his stuff there is almost zero
The safes should still have their contents, but you're correct: community "activists" were in there the very night the building was shut down. Seen it happen.
It is so sad to see that this owner isn't allowed to colkect his tools at least. :(
Did the city sell stuff and don’t want to get caught?
"I'm angry"....Jason has the voice of my favourite youtube narrator.
It is amusing to watch them tear down what makes this area good. Nice shiny high rise will look great
Sort of what happens when there is a major fire in an older structure.
His worldly possessions are RIGHT THERE. Just get him to sign a waiver if you're so damn litigious, and let him get his life work. Bureaucrats are the death of this country.
Before work begins on the demolition or salvage of machinery, equipment, a building or a structure, or the renovation of a building or structure, all employers responsible for that work, and the owner, must ensure that a qualified person inspects the machinery, equipment, building or structure and the worksite to identify the hazardous materials, if any.
a poor man, the cops perhaps already helped themselves with all your goodies
Usually it's the salvage and reno guys
Batteries Not Included, Vancouver Edition
A shame it will be demolished...
Hotel fires.... hmmmm
As a demolition company owner myself,there is NO WAY I would let anyone in that construction site other than skilled personnel. It is a terrible safety risk. On top of that the liability to the City, Demo company or the building owner is enormous if something happens to someone. It is just not worth the risk
Grow up
Clearly workers in Gastown need help of the Bullet Farm and the War Boys.
They wanted the property?.....Some its pipe breakage...
I have an idea.
Go home and i dont mean the house you stole from Canadian families.
Please explain your idea further. I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
Typical draconian Canada !
How does this translate into "Draconian Canada". It was a fire and the building has been deemed unsafe to enter. if they let him in and something happens he can go after the city. This is why businesses are supposed to have insurance.
Why? You make no sense ...