6 h. ago 'A senseless loss': Calgarians gather for vigil for Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival victims

'When you hear tragic events like this, it makes you want to hold your loved ones closer ... It really brings a sense of community stronger and bolder than ever'

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7 h. ago GoFundMe for victim of Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival removed due to fraud

GoFundMe has been verifying fundraisers to make sure the donated funds will benefit grieving family members and aid in recovery efforts.

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7 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival attendee says he grabbed suspect as he tried to flee the scene

Paul Palines, who trains in Muay Thai kickboxing, said he was standing by the food trucks, near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, when he heard loud banging noises.

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8 h. ago Former Calgarian among victims of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Former Calgarian, Jen Darbellay, has been identified as one of the 11 people killed in the tragedy on Saturday at Vancouver's Filipino festival.

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10 h. ago Calgary theatre community mourns loss of Jen Darbellay, killed in Vancouver festival tragedy: 'She really left an imprint'

Jen Darbellay's seven-year-old daughter and husband were also injured at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver

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14 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival suspect was on ‘extended leave’ from care of mental health

Speaking on Wednesday morning, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim confirmed that the suspect was under the care of a mental health care team and on extended leave.

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31 h. ago ‘My heart is broken’: Mother, wife killed at Lapu Lapu festival tragedy in Vancouver

Eleven people were killed when an SUV drove into a crowd of people at the festival, which was being held on the grounds of a school.

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36 h. ago Accused killer at Lapu Lapu festival was in care of Vancouver mental health team: province

As of Tuesday morning, 16 patients remain in hospital, some in critical condition, and 13 patients have been discharged with non-life-threatening injuries.

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41 h. ago Relatives rally around teen orphaned by Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Richard Le, Linh Hoang and Katie Le were killed when an SUV plowed into a crowd of people at the festival held to celebrate Filipino culture and community. Andy Le alone survived.

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54 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Search warrant executed at suspect’s home

On Sunday police also spent time at a separate home nearby. The resident told us it was related to retrieving their surveillance footage.

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56 h. ago Calgary to host vigil for victims of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

A vigil will be held in front of Calgary city hall on Wednesday evening to give Calgarians a chance to show their solidarity with Vancouver's Filipino community.

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61 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Vancouver police to provide live update

On Sunday, police announced that 11 people died in the incident when an SUV drove into a crowd of people on Saturday, just after 8 p.m.

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61 h. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: 3 members of the same family among victims

Richard Le, 47, Linh Hoang, 30, and five-year-old Katie Le were killed when an SUV plowed into a crowd of people at the festival held to celebrate Filipino culture and community.

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63 h. ago Teacher identified as one of 11 killed in incident at Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival

A statement says the loss of their friend and colleague has left them all shocked and heartbroken.

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65 h. ago Many will need care after Vancouver festival incident that killed 11, organizer says

B.C.'s Health Ministry issued an update last night saying 32 people were seen at several hospitals in the Lower Mainland and 17 remained in care.

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3 d. ago ‘That’s my people’: Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival witnesses describe heartbreaking tragedy

Bjorn Villaruel attended the festival and was leaving when he said he saw the SUV drive into a group of people. He broke down in tears talking about what happened.

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3 d. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Vancouver man charged with murder

Vancouver police also confirmed that the suspect had significant previous interactions with police in connection with mental health issues.

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3 d. ago Lapu Lapu festival tragedy raises questions about security at Vancouver events

Questions are being raised about security at the festival and why the suspect was able to easily access the site. Officials said a risk assessment was conducted before the event.

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3 d. ago Witness describes seeing SUV driving ‘recklessly’ before deadly Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Vancouver police confirmed on Sunday morning that 11 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd at the festival.

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3 d. ago Ottawa Filipino community grieves after Lapu Lapu Festival incident in Vancouver

A speeding SUV drove into a crowd of people at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver on Saturday evening, killing at least 11 people.

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