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Thursday, May 9, 2024

TOUR DE CONCORD 2024 BIKE FESTIVAL JULY 7 VANCOUVER - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

TOUR DE CONCORD 2024 JULY 7

 Mayor of Party City Ken Sim lays on ground for the cameras.


July 7th, 2024 TOUR DE CONCORD

 Enjoy the free Vancouver Community Bike Festival and Criterium Cycling Races. Watch competitive pro cyclists race laps just off Vancouver’s False Creek. Register today to enjoy free family activities, bike tune-ups, kids bike obstacle courses, a chance to win over $5,000 in draw prizes, and more! Also enjoy a variety of food trucks, bike vendors, and beer garden with premium viewing of the racetrack. Fun for all ages!

BIKE FESTIVAL Starting at 10:00 am, enjoy the beer garden, food trucks, various bike vendors, free bike safety checks and tune-ups, see a variety of the latest top brand e-bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes and apparel, Kids' Zone with bike & helmet decorating, kids bike obstacle courses with games for all ages, chances to win draw prizes and more. The Bike Festival will be fun for all ages!

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

LONDON DRUGS APOLOGY LETTER TO CUSTOMERS FROM - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

TOO LATE TO APOLOGIZE?


Letter from Clint Mahlman COO of London Drugs to customers after the business was shut down due to a cyber security incident. Assuring customers that no data was taken.


I want to begin by expressing my sincere apologies for the inconvenience and any concerns that may have arisen from the cybersecurity incident against London Drugs that occurred on April 28, 2024.


Additionally, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support for our staff, our customers and community, both directly and indirectly via social media. Your expressions of positivity have been a tremendous source of motivation for our team during what has been one of the most challenging times in our company’s history. Your support has helped us immensely as we focus on restoring our operations in a methodical, safe, and secure manner.


At London Drugs, we take our responsibility to our customers and employees extremely seriously. We have security measures in place and engage expert outside specialists to ensure the security of our systems while maintaining accessibility for our customers. Our practices are regularly reviewed by independent auditors to uphold our commitment to privacy and security. Although those measures were implemented here, given the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, no organization can be 100% safe from advanced cybersecurity incidents orchestrated by sophisticated third parties.


In preparation for such events, we have robust contingency plans in place. These plans include an immediate shutdown of almost all systems to facilitate containment, remediation, and assessment of real or suspected cybersecurity incidents. As soon as we became aware of suspicious activity in our environment, we immediately engaged third party cybersecurity specialists from across North America to assist with containment, mitigation, and to conduct a forensic investigation. This resulted in an immediate company-wide shut down of operations. Following our established protocols, our process involves ensuring we can reopen in a methodical, safe, and secure way. This includes re-connecting with third-party systems, each of which have their own policies and protocols that take time to work through in a priority sequence. Our investigation is ongoing.


As of today’s date, we have found no evidence that our customer databases, including health data or LDExtras data, were compromised. However, should we discover any evidence that customer information was impacted, we will inform our customers and privacy commissioners in accordance with privacy laws. At the outset, we proactively alerted the privacy commissions in the provinces we operate in and have reported this incident to law enforcement.


London Drugs’ culture is known for being a standout in the retail industry. Our employees are the backbone of our organization, and we are proud to have some of the longest serving staff members of any retailer in Canada. The amazing teamwork, dedication, and creativity they have shown during this challenging period has been inspiring. We even had experienced retired employees show up to lend a hand given their considerable experience and historical knowledge. We can assure you that all our staff members were paid on their normal pay cycles, and even those not directly involved in the recovery efforts were employed with other tasks to provide job security during this difficult time. We deeply value the relationships our staff have with our customers, and it is imperative to us that they feel supported throughout this ordeal.


London Drugs is a private, multi-generational family-owned company dedicated to serving the communities and people of Western Canada. While this has been a challenging time for London Drugs, your support and understanding have made all the difference as we respond to this incident. We look forward to welcoming you back and serving you as our stores reopen and company systems are slowly and methodically restored in a safe and secure way.


Monday, October 30, 2023

Friday, October 27, 2023

QUATCHI CAM OCTOBER 2023 - HOMELESS SLEEPING HORNBY STREET ART GALLERY - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 


VANCOUVER OCTOBER 2023

Georgia and Hornby Vancouver across from Vancouver Art Gallery


Georgia and Granville Street


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Thursday, September 21, 2023

QUATCHI CAM SEPT 2023 - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 


VANCOUVER SEPTEMBER, 2023

Strathcona Vancouver




Vancouver Chinatown







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Thursday, May 4, 2023

IS VANCOUVER SAFE? LIST OF CRIME INCIDENTS VANCOUVER - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

VANCOUVER CRIME

As summer approaches, more people are out. Here is a collection of recent crime in and around Vancouver. Tragic incidents will leave you wondering IS VANCOUVER SAFE?

2022-2023 so far.


RCMP Officer stabbed in Burnaby. 18 Oct 2022

An RCMP officer was fatally stabbed in Burnaby, B.C., while helping a bylaw officer address a tent located in a park. Const. Shaelyn Yang, who worked with the RCMP's mental health and outreach team, is being remembered for her compassion and kindness.

 
 Downtown Vancouver Machete Attack 8 Aug 2022
An attack with a machete in downtown Vancouver, B.C. sent four victims to hospital Saturday night. One of the alleged victims spoke about the incident on Sunday. He said the suspect lives across the hall from his apartment.

   
 Machete Gas Station Hastings St 1 Jun 2022
A suspect armed with a knife and pruning saw attacked strangers – stabbing and seriously inuring one -- at a gas station, police say.

 

Tim Hortons Stabbing  25 Jan 2022

Police released a graphic video of a suspect stabbing a stranger at a Tim Hortons, raising new questions over safety in Vancouver.
 

 Uber Driver Attacked 25 Apr 2023
An Abbotsford Uber driver was attacked by his passenger and the incident was caught on camera.
   

 Chinatown stabbing of Food Delivery Worker a new arrival in Canada. 12 Sept 2022
Vancouver police have arrested a man for what they say was a “violent and unprovoked stabbing that left a meal-delivery worker with life-threatening injuries Sunday night.” B.C. police said the victim, who was working for a meal-delivery service, was locking his bike to a street pole in Chinatown around 6 p.m. PT when he was approached from behind and attacked.

 
Starbucks Stabbing  28 Mar 2023

A man stabbed outside a Vancouver Starbucks on Sunday evening has died, and his alleged assailant has been charged with murder, Vancouver police say. Paul Stanley Schmidt, 37, was stabbed outside the café at the corner of Granville and West Pender streets around 5:40 p.m. following a “brief altercation,” according to police. Schmidt was rushed to hospital, where he later died. The suspect, 32-year-old Inderdeep Singh Gosal, was arrested at the scene, and has since been charged with second-degree murder.
 

Surrey Stabbing on Bus 13 Apr 2023
The family of the 17-year-old boy who was stabbed on a Surrey, B.C., bus on Tuesday evening still haven’t returned to their home. “I can’t be at home right now. All his stuff is there,” mother Holly Indridson said. Ethan Bespflug died following an altercation on a bus on 100th Avenue and King George Boulevard around 9:30 p.m.

Monday, March 20, 2023

QUATCHI CAM MARCH 2023 - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 


VANCOUVER MARCH 19, 2023

Downtown Vancouver













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Monday, January 16, 2023

VANCOUVER TENT CITY GRANDVIEW HIGHWAY JANUARY 2023 - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 


VANCOUVER JANUARY 16, 2023

Grandview Highway East Vancouver.







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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

ADDICTION FULL DOCUMENTARY NOVA PBS OPIOID OVERDOSE CRISIS - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 

Vancouver is featured in this NOVA PBS documentary ADDICTION.


Hear firsthand from individuals struggling with opioid addiction and follow the cutting-edge work of doctors and scientists as they investigate why addiction is not a moral failing, but a chronic, treatable medical condition. Easy access to drugs like heroin, fentanyl, and even prescription medications like OxyContin has fueled an epidemic of addiction—the deadliest in U.S. history. Now, science is revealing how addiction affects the brain, and top experts are gathering evidence about how we should address our drug problem, from embracing evidence-based treatments, to rethinking public policies. (Premiered Wednesday, Oct. 2018 at 9 PM ET)

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Thursday, January 6, 2022

QUATCHI CAM - GOOD SAMARITANS HELPING MAN CROSS SNOWY STREET JANUARY 6 2022 - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

  

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 





JANUARY 06, 2022 - VANCOUVER, BC
This man in a mobility scooter cannot cross the
street because of the snow.







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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Monday, November 8, 2021

QUATCHI CAM - SLEEPING AT MCDONALDS NOVEMBER 2021 - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 

NOVEMBER 8 2021 - Taking a nap at McDonald's with personal belongings in shopping cart.





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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

PNE FAIR PLAYLAND RETURNS JUNE 11 2021 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 PNE FAIR PLAYLAND


The PNE is back! The scaled down summer event starts June 11 with Playland. PNE is also returning in late summer August to September.

Will you be going to the PNE or Playland this year?





Seeing you again is going to be so much fun!

In light of the Province’s recent re-opening plan, and with approval from local health authorities, we look forward to welcoming locals from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley for our opening weekend, starting the evening of June 11.

We’re ready for another season of family fun, thrills, games, attractions, and good mood food!

Tickets are date-specific, so book early to avoid disappointment.

See you soon!

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PLAYLAND

BC’s most iconic amusement park is ready to re-open for another season of family fun, thrills, games, attractions, and good mood food!

In light of the Province’s recent re-opening plan, and with approval from local health authorities, we look forward to welcoming locals from the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley for our opening weekend, starting the evening of June 11.

Playland will continue to make safety its top priority.

We will be operating with significantly reduced capacities, physical distancing, enhanced cleaning procedures, and masks will be required on rides, games areas, and in all queue lines.

Please review our Safety Guidelines below.

 

Tickets are limited and date-specific

Book your Playland ride passes early/in advance, to ensure your preferred date is not sold out.

Admission includes unlimited rides for your specific date / time slot.


Fun Pass - $29.50

Kids & Family Rides

  • Balloon Explorers
  • Bug Whirled
  • Cap’n KC
  • Choppers
  • Cool Cruzers
  • Dizzy Drop
  • Flutterbye
  • Honeybee Express
  • Kettle Creek Mine Coaster
  • Merry-Go-Round
  • Rock’n’Cars
  • Sea-to-Sky Swinger
  • Scrambler
  • Sweet Escape Mini Golf – newly updated
  • Tea Cups
  • West Coast Wheel


Thrill Seeker Pass - $39.50

Rides with a minimum height of 48"

  • AtmosFear
  • The Beast
  • Breakdance
  • Enterprise
  • Gladiator
  • Hell’s Gate
  • Music Express
  • Pirate Ship
  • Revelation (extra charge)
  • Wooden Roller Coaster

Food & Beverage Service

Our famous Fundunkers mini donuts, Triple O’s, and candy floss will be available too!

Playland uses cashless procedures on site for retail and food and beverage. We accept credit/debit and recommend that you use your tap enabled cards or Apple Pay/Google Pay on your mobile device.


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Saturday, May 1, 2021

QUATCHICAM ONTARIO DRIVERS IN VANCOUVER ESCAPE ONTARIO LOCKDOWN - HOMELESS QUATCHI - VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

 

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 


McDonald's Drive-thru for this Ontario Driver in Vancouver who is escaping Doug Ford's Ontario Lockdown while driving a Ford. No travel ban here. 



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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

WOMAN FOLLOWED FOR 40MINUTES IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER STALKER ARRESTED - HOMELESS QUATCHI VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM


STALKER: Woman Followed for 40minutes in Downtown Vancouver.

Walking around Chinatown by yourself? Better be careful you might be followed especially if you're a woman.

Vancouver is marketing itself as the MOST WALKABLE CITY. However, looks like it is the most STALKABLE...

A woman was followed for over 30 minutes in the Chinatown area. She recorded the video and posted it to Facebook.

The video is very disturbing.


 


Jamie Coutts who told her story to the media and posted the original video below to Facebook is a very brave woman for sharing her experience.

 


While the resident addicts of the Downtown Eastside DTES keep to themselves mostly, the CREEP STALKER in this video doesn't seem to be an addict or resident of the DTES.

It's a good thing Coutts was able to find a SAFE SPACE at the Downtown Skateboard Park Vancouver Skate Plaza. Thank you skaters for keeping her safe from the stalker who took off after the group of skaters surrounded her.

As of March 19, 2021, the Vancouver Police say they arrested a suspect. However, Coutts says the cops got the WRONG guy and the STALKER is still out there!



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Friday, March 19, 2021

NEW VANCOUVER PUBLIC ART THE PROUD YOUTH BY CHEN WENLING YALETOWN FALSE CREEK - QUATCHICAM - HOMELESS QUATCHI VANCOUVER BLOG - HOMELESSQUATCHI.COM

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On the streets of Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland. 

New Public Art in Vancouver's Yaletown. THE PROUD YOUTH by Chen Wenling. 





Yaletown residents don't like it.




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Tuesday, March 9, 2021