Downtown Eastside public washroom closes suddenly, less than five months after opening

A public washroom in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has closed suddenly, less than five months after the facility opened, Global News BC reported.

The outlet's headline described the toilet as "indestructible," a label that makes its abrupt departure from service more striking. Global News BC reported that the washroom is out of service and that questions surround the closure.

The report places the washroom in one of the city's most closely watched neighbourhoods, where public facilities draw attention from residents, businesses and advocates alike. The short span between opening and closing is the detail driving those questions.

Further information on the washroom's status is expected to come from the City of Vancouver or other officials as the story develops.