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Or sign-in if you have an account If you think selling lighters that look like a real gun is a terrible idea at least one Vancouver city councillor has your back Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentABC Vancouver Coun Mike Klassen has introduced a motion aiming to ban the sale of gun-shaped lighters in the city says the sale of the questionable lighters has proliferated in the City of Vancouver over the past year with an estimated 50 to 75 stores selling gun-shaped lighters particularly in the Downtown Eastside and downtown core Because the lighters look so much like real firearms they have led to “public distress and a significant increase in 911 emergency calls.” Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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There were 162 police calls about the lighters last year more than half of which were classified as “priority weapons calls” — meaning they led to a response involving several officers armed with Tasers less-lethal beanbag shotguns and Arwen riot guns Klassen’s motion notes that the presence of the lighters in public spaces “has resulted in multiple dangerous encounters where police officers have had to draw their firearms creating a risk of fatal outcomes should a suspect fail to comply or appear to threaten officers or the public.” They’ve also been documented as being used in violent crimes and leading to charges for robbery Calls about gun-shaped lighters were predominantly in the city’s core with 46 per cent happening in the Downtown Eastside and 39 per cent in other parts of downtown Vancouver The drain on police resources is significant the motion says: 32 of the calls led to 10 or more police units being dispatched and the average time required to resolve each call was two and a half hours but gun-shaped lighters are not specifically prohibited for possession or sale under the Criminal Code of Canada They only become illegal when used in the commission of a crime The motion said a city ban on the sale and distribution of gun-shaped lighters in Vancouver would “enhance public safety and reduce the burden on law enforcement while other legislative measures are being explored,” the motion says It asks city staff to come up with recommendations for bylaw amendments that would ban the lighters and set a range of penalties for selling them It also urges Mayor Ken Sim to write to the provincial government asking for legislative changes that would prohibit the sale distribution and possession of gun-shaped lighters in B.C and make it possible for police to seize them This isn’t the first time city council has cracked down on questionable lighters over safety concerns The ban was championed by Vancouver Fire Rescue Services Continuous-flame lighters were ordered removed from shelves as of June 2024 and retailers who sell them now face a $1,000 fine jruttle@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account 16 hours agoDuration 8:09Lawn watering restrictions take effect in Metro Vancouver16 hours agoNewsDuration 8:09Seasonal restrictions on lawn watering are in place for Vancouver and other cities in the Lower Mainland. For more on this, we are joined by Linda Parkinson, water services director for the Metro Vancouver Regional District. Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Sign In Register Rising pop star Benson Boone is headed to Vancouver this fall Known for his massive hit "Beautiful Things," the 22-year-old from Monroe, Wash., (just over the border) is headed to his neighbourhood (regionally speaking) as part of a global tour Boone has announced a tour including a stop at Rogers Arena on Oct That's a big upgrade from his last concert in Vancouver; on May 4 he played the Vogue Theatre in South Granville While he's been active for a few years Boone shot to stardom with the release of "Beautiful Things," which hit number one on charts around the world in 2024 and has more than 2 billion streams on Spotify the first singles from the new album are just hitting the charts now Cost: TBD (Tickets on sale May 7, 2025) More than 25,000 runners have taken to the streets of Vancouver for the BMO Marathon Sunday morning and drivers should be aware of several closures and detours in the area In-person runners will start near Queen Elizabeth Park and finish in Stanley Park ⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: BMO Vancouver Marathon is TODAY Sun, May 4???? Widespread road closures in effect throughout the day ➡️ https://t.co/niSkgQRLlzExpect delays & plan ahead, especially if travelling downtown.#BMOVM #VanTraffic pic.twitter.com/UrCqgVnj1f The organizers of the marathon say traffic is being affected Sunday in Riley Park Rolling closures will be in effect until 3:30 p.m The Vancouver Police Department says it is ramping up security during the event and SeaBus service throughout the marathon Listen live to 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver every 10 minutes on the ones for traffic updates. You can also follow us on X @NewsRadioVan and subscribe to Traffic Alerts sent directly to your inbox The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices BC – TransLink is providing extra service to help participants get to and from the BMO Vancouver Marathon on Sunday The annual event is one of Canada's premier races and draws runners from around the world The starting point is at Queen Elizabeth Park and the full 42.2-kilometre route will take runners through some of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods Service changes for the 2025 BMO Vancouver Marathon: Plan your journey for race day with Trip Planner, sign up for Transit Alerts, or call the Customer Information Desk at 604.953.3333. Phone service is available in over 300 languages customers can call during operating hours and request assistance in their preferred language multiple people were killed and injured at a Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver The GoFundMe community is coming together to support those affected Donate to verified fundraisers today to help the people and families affected Our Trust & Safety team will continue to update this page with more fundraisers as they are verified Every fundraiser on this page has been verified by our Trust & Safety experts Your donation helps the people and communities affected by this event You’re covered by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee—the first and only donor protection guarantee. We have partnered with the r/Vancouver Reddit community and United Way British Columbia to help support those impacted by the tragic events at the Lapu Lapu Festival. Your single donation will help providing direct aid to the impacted Filipino community, including immediate support, trauma counseling, and long-term recovery services. The latest updates and breaking news, now available around the clock. Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening, and always be the first to know. CityNews, Everywhere. U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America. Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016, is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death. Afua Baah reports. The film and streaming industry is the latest area of focus for U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff strategy. Jack Rabb has more on what it could mean for Vancouver’s film industry. A local skateboard shop owner says he's devastated after a fire tore through a commercial building in Surrey's Newton area early Sunday morning. Leo Cruzat reports. U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to put a ‘100% tariff’ on movies produced outside of America. Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada’s closely tied industry A local skateboard shop owner says he’s devastated after a fire tore through a commercial building in Surrey’s Newton area early Sunday morning. Leo Cruzat reports. Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most — her cousin, AJ Sico, and her boyfriend. AJ’s partner, Vanessa, speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever. Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday. Jack Rabb has the story. A memorial mass was held at St. Andrew’s Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week. The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia. 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court. Kier Junos reports. Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition, five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26. Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims. Now New and Improved! Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices. Real Salt Lake 1: Vancouver the league benchmark RSL sets the sale priceThe Vancouver Whitecaps are for sale; Real Salt Lake was for sale The head to head comparison was made Saturday night Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page For sale: one battered and bruised once-proud franchise A few internal structural issues to work out We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFor sale: A battered and bruised franchise that’s had a major makeover and is now in pristine showroom condition You won’t find a better one in North America Forget about those pesky market valuations and the fact the Canucks aren’t actually for sale The NHL club could benefit from a change of ownership — either by breathing life into or giving it some breathing room — and maybe get back to the league’s upper echelon Galaxy 15 years ago has a team started the season with at least 26 points through its first 11 games That 2010 Galaxy squad won the Supporter’s Shield that year all six teams who have had 26 points in that span to start the year have won the league title who won the West and finished second overall The next issue of Canucks Report will soon be in your inbox Jesper Sørensen’s makeover doesn’t have the hallmarks of a real-estate flip but a sustainable style of play where the team itself is the biggest threat “The pace we’re at right now will be difficult to keep up That’s just how football sometimes is,” Sørensen said “There will also be games where we think that we could have won when asked about his team’s 10-game unbeaten streak the way they want to be together on and off the pitch.” GET IN!!! Jayden Nelson’s second of the season! 😮‍💨📺 https://t.co/5iPvbuZzRH #VWFC | #VANvRSL pic.twitter.com/hjUh05rn39 coaches and performance staff have done their part in making the Caps an attractive-looking buy finally bringing some universal attention to the small-market team The curb appeal on this team sale is off the charts If one needed an idea of what it would take to purchase the Caps their opponents Saturday night were just sold for $US600 million to the Larry H RSL are pretty close to an apples-for-apples comparison in terms of value Vancouver sits at $470 million in Sportico’s estimation The Caps’ revenue is the lowest in the league at $40 million Only Colorado and Montreal are considered to be worth less Salt Lake sold for $100 million more than their valuation and have revenue of $50 million and no operating losses but there’s plenty of room left among the haybales How much success do the Whitecaps have to have before they get back above 20K on the average They were at 26,791 in 2024 — and had none of the buzz that this squad does They looked as dangerous and entertaining Saturday night as they had in the previous matches of their current 10-game unbeaten streak Jayden Nelson was giving Justen Glad nightmares on the left wing blowing by the RSL defender at will with his pace He opened the scoring 20 minutes in by undressing the entire left side of Real’s defence Midfielder JC Ngando was on cruise control in the middle triggering counters and springing his wingers clear Pedro Vote was unleashing bombs from distance and directing traffic in the final third because there’s so many different flavours you could get out of the attack,” said Vote “I think the person that has the hardest job is Jasper he definitely has a headache to pick that (starting) 11.” TRISTAN BRINGS THE SAUCE! 🔥 📺 https://t.co/5iPvbuZzRH #VWFC | #VANvRSL pic.twitter.com/huA0MH5l27 Offensively, there’s even centreback Tristan Blackmon, who scored his second of the season in the 70th minute, turning a ground cross from Sebastian Berhalter into a top-corner screamer, prompting Sørensen to quip “we should put him up front.” The Caps have given up just eight goals, second-fewest in MLS, while scoring 22, the league’s second highest tally. Their expected goals differential is +9.5, a full two goals better than any other team. If the Whitecaps keep playing like this, it could be the biggest bargain in MLS. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Vancouver fugitive Cody Casey is back in Vancouver after being extradited from Oman following a three-year international manhunt We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCasey cut off his ankle bracelet and fled Canada while out on bail for drugs and firearms charges in April 2022 It was an investigation that spanned 14 countries around the world and returned to Canada last week following a six-month extradition process multi-jurisdictional investigation that required extraordinary collaboration and perseverance,” said Insp commanding officer of the VPD’s organized crime section “We are grateful to our partners across Canada and abroad for their unwavering support in bringing Cody Casey back to face justice.” The VPD charged Casey in 2020 with 17 crimes including the production and trafficking of fentanyl as well as numerous firearms-related charges He was released on bail but disappeared on April 10 Casey was named Canada’s third most wanted person by the Bolo program an independent group that works in co-operation with police to use social media and technology to encourage people to be on the lookout for Canada’s most wanted The program announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest says Casey’s arrest was the result of careful collaboration between several agencies He said in a statement Friday that Casey would never have been located and arrested in Oman without “the resolve and intrepid work” of VPD Sgt Casey was formally returned to Vancouver by VPD officers on April 24 VancouverNewsVancouver fugitive captured in Oman after 3-year manhuntBy Todd CoynePublished: May 02, 2025 at 12:37PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved After allegedly cutting off his ankle bracelet and fleeing the country while out on bail in 2022 police say a Vancouver man has been arrested and extradited to Canada after a three-year investigation The Vancouver Police Department says Cody Casey was arrested in the Middle Eastern country of Oman in October last year after investigators searched across 14 countries around the world to find him multi-jurisdictional investigation that required extraordinary collaboration and perseverance,” said Insp “We are grateful to our partners across Canada and abroad for their unwavering support in bringing Cody Casey back to face justice.” The VPD says Casey was originally charged in 2020 with 17 offences ranging from producing and trafficking fentanyl to firearms charges Casey was one of two British Columbians featured in Canada’s 25 most wanted people police offered a $100,000 reward for anyone who aided in his arrest Canadian officials have been working to have Casey transferred back to Canada from Oman “We have a duty to bring fugitives to justice There can be no safe haven for those trying to evade the law,” said Liam Price “RCMP Federal Policing collaborates with police across Canada and around the world to ensure that individuals who commit serious crimes are held accountable.” Police say Casey remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance  It’s about to get steamy on Granville Street. On June 20, the Roxy Cabaret will once again become ground zero for one of Vancouver’s most scorchingly fun nights out—the Hall of Flame Calendar Selection Party, hosted by Vancouver Firefighter Charities and Z95.3 This is a full-blown catwalk showdown where local firefighters from across the Lower Mainland strut their stuff in hopes of landing a coveted spot in the 2026 Hall of Flame calendar and more flexing than a gym on New Year’s Day the crowd gets to vote because democracy thrives where abs are involved This long-running thirst trap has serious heart the calendar has raised more than a million dollars for local charities since its debut in 1988 supporting initiatives like Snacks for Kids and the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund “It’s hard to believe that we’re on the cusp of our 40th edition and it just keeps getting bigger and better every year,” shares Director of Programming Brandon Kaye in a release but the key facet that we all focus on is how much it helps us to raise money in support of the vital charitable causes that serve our community at large.” Interactive games like a cheeky round of “Never Have I Ever” and the always-unpredictable Turn Out Race keep the energy high and the uniforms coming off part fever dream—and every sultry second goes toward a good cause Tickets: $54.57+, available here Vicki Duong is a writer and a self-proclaimed girl-about-town always down for a local comedy show or an iced matcha latte Your hair was short-cropped and dyed orange The unit is in a building that is steps from the seawall the Canada Line SkyTrain station and downtown shops.Heller Murch Realty The sellers had paid $876,000 for the unit in 2016 so “they did well,” said listing agent Ian Watt because it’s not about the number you want – it’s about what someone is willing to pay.” from a commuter-cyclist who appreciated the ground-floor access “My clients listed it appropriately and the buyer recognized that it was the right price for what it was.” The townhouse has a private southeast-facing 270 square-foot patio.Heller Murch Realty This 936-square-foot brick-clad townhouse is at the ground level of an 18-storey Yaletown building on a tree-lined street the Canada Line SkyTrain station and downtown shops The two-level unit is in up-to-date condition and bright a private southeast-facing 270 square-foot patio walk-in closet and a bedroom big enough for a king-sized bed The strata council allows pets and rentals and there is a gym in the 14-year-old building The bedroom is big enough for a king-sized bed.Heller Murch Realty but only if the sellers are realistic about the market adjustment This isn’t the heated market of four years ago Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions (KATU) — Vancouver Police responded to an assault investigation on May 3 at around 4:08 a.m in the Ellsworth Springs area of Vancouver Officers discovered a male victim with significant injuries at the scene of the 10400 block of SE French Rd Police confirmed the man was shot in a statement to KATU News READ ALSO: Standoff at Santiam Rest Area ended, suspect arrested The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead after succumbing to his injuries The Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit is treating the case as a homicide and is actively investigating No further details are available at this time this article will be updated as more information is revealed WatchCTV National News: Vancouver Island home lights up the night and spiritsA dazzling light display on Vancouver Island is bringing hope and inspiration to its owners during a difficult time. 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You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Members of the Filipino community gather at a memorial site for the victims of an incident where a car drove through a crowd killing multiple people in Vancouver were killed in Saturday’s vehicle attack at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of Richard Le who were killed in Saturday’s attack his mother Glitza Maria Caicedo and his father Alejandro lost his sister and parents in Saturday’s attack whose wife Jenifer Darbellay died after a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Filipino heritage festival hugs an attendee at a vigil outside Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School in Vancouver They attended the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival and died as a result of the events of what’s been called the darkest day in Vancouver history Two generations of families who leave behind orphaned sons A mother visiting from the Philippines to see her adult children including multiple generations of families were killed and dozens were hurt after a 30-year-old Vancouver man allegedly drove his SUV into crowds at the celebration Kai-Ji Adam Lo has been charged with eight counts of murder and is expected to face more charges The city is mourning an “unimaginable loss,” Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said at a press conference this week A “vibrant joyful community celebration turned into a nightmare that no one should ever have to witness.” The ripple effects of the deadly attack have been felt across Canada and beyond, prompting nearly $2 million in donations toward families of the victims Glitza Maria Caicedo and her husband Daniel Samper immigrated to Canada from Colombia more than 20 years ago initially moving to Toronto before relocating to B.C. began volunteering with the non-profit in 2013 Her family was well known within the organization and deeply loved by many was getting ready for work when he got the call There had been a “terrible accident,” his sister’s fiancé told him They had been taken to hospital and pronounced dead The couple “sacrificed everything” in Colombia to give their kids a better future in Canada Canada is supposed to be a safe place.” their 15-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter when she was fatally struck a close friend and business partner to Johansen Darbellay wore many hats and was beloved by everyone describing her as a stylish and “very hip woman.” a Tinker Bell voice and “a big beautiful smile,” recalled Munisha Tumato The women met while their kids were in the same kindergarten class at Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School Darbellay joined Tumato as a co-chair of the school’s parents advisory council and the two immediately became fast friends “She was incredibly loving and had this ability to make you feel like an old friend really quickly,” Tumato said was emotionally intelligent and incredibly selfless Shortly after he and his wife moved into their Vancouver home Darbellay was first to show up with a housewarming gift: a bag of groceries and a bottle of wine when Hall’s daughter was recovering from dental surgery Darbellay surprised the youngster with a jewelry-making kit she could play with to make her feel better In the wake of her death, Hall said he has organized a GoFundMe campaign so Darbellay’s husband “This is an incredibly difficult time for Noel and moving forward with his life is going to feel insurmountable,” he wrote on the fundraiser page Rizza Azzir Pagkanlungan poses for a selfie with her husband grinning joyfully as they capture a moment in front of the festival stage The photograph was taken just 15 minutes before tragedy struck “My heart is shattered by this unimaginable loss,” he said in an earlier post To know Pagkanlungan was to truly love her, her cousin, Shelby Anne Marie Pacumio wrote on a GoFundMe page She created the fundraiser to help bring Pagkanlungan’s body to the Philippines – “to lay her to rest with the family who raised her and loved her deeply.” Pagkanlungan left their country and moved to Winnipeg with her husband in search of a better future they relocated to Vancouver to be closer to them “The shock and sorrow are still unimaginable it feels like a terrible dream we can’t wake up from,” Pacumio said teacher and mental health worker who left their home in Brazil for Canada “in search of new dreams and opportunities,” the non-profit Latincouver a fierce defender of LGBTQIA+ rights who was deeply committed to helping young people and marginalized communities thrive,” the post read Salim graduated from the University of the State of Rio de Janeiro with a degree in music in 2014 before obtaining a master’s in psychology they worked as a music teacher at the American School of Rio de Janeiro Salim worked as a teacher and counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School They were a “valued member of our community whose wisdom and care” had a powerful impact on students Salim was also an “epic drag king,” an activist and an “exuberant contributor” to the community New West Pride members said on social media They were “full of light” and deeply loved by friends, family and colleagues, longtime friend Patricia Avelino wrote on a GoFundMe Salim leaves behind their dog Zoe and five cats Jendhel May Sico was kind-hearted and had a beautiful soul “She lived her life to the fullest,” she wrote on a GoFundMe page “She always had a smile on her face and everyone that knows her would agree that she brought positivity to everyone she met.” was killed in the attack on Saturday while attending the festival with her boyfriend Sico worked at a lumber distributor company and lived in Port Coquitlam with Redlac The couple were planning to move to Surrey where they were raised and first met as teenagers Redlac was getting ready to propose to Sico We got robbed of celebrating them as being married,” she said had just celebrated her son Helgi’s 27th birthday the night before she died The 56-year-old was visiting Helgi and her other son in Vancouver from the Philippines and was scheduled to fly home days after the Lapu-Lapu Day event Helgi was also struck and rushed to hospital for surgery “She loved her sons more than the world,” Kristjan wrote on a GoFundMe page The boys are hoping to have their mother’s remains brought to Cavite Helgi said his mother worked as a flight attendant realtor and did “anything else she could to raise me and my brother as best she could.” Thor moved to Vancouver in 2017 to become a pilot Helgi followed years later and became an occupational therapist he told the Globe earlier this week from the hospital His mother was adventurous — she loved tubing in the snow and on her first camping trip she chopped wood “like a natural,” he said Her local Kiwanis Club is remembering her as a “true advocate for the youth.” was supposed to go to the Lapu-Lapu festival with his father he decided to stay home to finish his homework instead That was the last time he’d see them alive died in hospital shortly after on Sunday morning Vancouver realtor and tennis and badminton coach “He was a passionate mentor to his son,” a competitive badminton player himself said Richard served his community and clients with pride and went out of his way to support people was known for her kindness and “gentle spirit.” She was planning on seeing family in Vietnam was “super energetic,” outgoing and had a lovable personality After a GoFundMe campaign created to support Andy generated more than $540,000, the teen posted a video message thanking donors and letting them know that he plans to give about half of the money to other victims. “I know that many other families are hurting, too,” he said. 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Those concerns are bigger than NHL Draft positioning It’s always prudent to draft and develop NHL prospects They desperately need to trade for a proven centre and their first-round selection for the June 27-28 NHL Draft in Los Angeles — odds are 97.9 per cent it will remain 15th overall — should be part of the package so fifth overall is as high as they can climb And if that gift from the hockey gods actually lands it would add ammunition to taking trade aim at improving the centre position but these are hard times and management needs to be proactive Can Pettersson find presence and persistency required of a No There are free agency options to augment what’s in place The Canucks maintain they must trade for a centre of the Florida Panthers will get a free-agency bump on his expiring US$4.4 million cap hit after 25 goals and 51 points while playing behind top centre Aleksander Barkov of the Carolina Hurricanes has been a post-season scratch after 22 goals on an expiring $2.8 million cap commitment you wonder if the Canucks will make a big trade play for a true No has been a consummate captain and contributor for the Detroit Red Wings over 10 seasons He was critical of his club’s lack of trade-deadline improvements for a shot at a playoff spot for the first time in nine seasons “I felt the group didn’t gain any momentum,” said Larkin who has had four-consecutive 30-goals seasons and played the stretch drive with an injury sustained at the 4 Nations Face-Off “Guys were kind of down and it would be nice to add something and add a spark and a morale boost.” For Larkin to go off like that was rare and it could hint of a disconnect with the general manager Steve Yzerman didn’t dwell on what his captain said Larkin is the face of the storied franchise and That would mean a real sell job here to convince a season gone sideways was more of an anomaly than an aberration $69.60-million extension carries an $8.7-million cap hit for six more seasons A no-trade clause takes effect in 2028-29 and it would take something special to pry him out of the Motor City Hughes was youngest competitor in the 2018 world hockey championship and Larkin was his U.S They’ve also trained together and formed a lasting bond gets us back to Pettersson and that big $11.6 million cap commitment and those paltry 45 points this season “I definitely want to keep all my options open we still believe in him,” said Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin “Elias had one down year which was this year and it’s about maturity and taking his game to the next level He’s more than capable of being a first-line centre “But I would be stupid not to keep my options open Pettersson and Chytil are good enough to become good players — probably one of the better shutdown forwards in the league and hard to play against — you don’t replace him.” Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford summed up what he would have to part with in a centre search like this: “Tough decisions That sounds more than just propping up the position process for the live draw to determine first and second picks to set the field appears complicated It’s four balls numbered 1 to 14 and 1,001 possible combinations Each team was randomly assigned four-number combinations and the lower the finish One combination is designated as a redraw (11,12,13,14) allowing the NHL to divide by 1,000 among the 16 teams that didn’t advance to the post-season 1 pick and the second determines rest of the order If the winner of the first draw wins the second draw OVERTIME — Canucks defenceman Marcus Pettersson and prize prospect Tom Willander were paired Sunday for Sweden in its 6-2 win over Finland in a tune-up for the world championship that opens Friday bkuzma@postmedia.com Real EstateVancouver home sales continue falling in April amid trade war: boardBy The Canadian PressPublished: May 02, 2025 at 10:04AM EDT Vancouver home sales activity was down again in April as the city’s real estate board says some buyers are likely trying to “patiently wait out the storm” with the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war. Greater Vancouver Realtors says residential sales in the region totalled 2,163 last month, a 23.6 per cent decrease from the 2,831 sales recorded in April 2024 and 28.2 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average. There were 6,850 newly listed properties on the market, a 3.4 per cent decrease from April 2024, but still 19.5 per cent above the 10-year seasonal average for the month. Total active listings rose 29.7 per cent year-over-year to 16,207. Greater Vancouver Realtors director of economics and data analytics Andrew Lis says the sales slowdown would seem unusual given the backdrop of improved borrowing conditions, but “what’s also unusual is starting the year with Canada’s largest trading partner threatening to tilt our economy into recession via trade policy.” The composite benchmark price in April was $1,184,500, down 1.8 per cent from a year earlier and 0.5 per cent lower than March. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2, 2025. 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VANCOUVER — About 400 people attended a memorial mass Saturday morning to honour those killed in last week's deadly vehicle ramming at a Vancouver Filipino festival Father Amador Abundo said the mass at Delta B.C.'s Immaculate Conception church included prayers specifically chosen for the occasion and the names of the 11 people killed and dozens more injured were read aloud but that people were glad to be together to grieve He said the Filipino community comes together at times of tragedy When we hear (about) Filipinos having troubles or they need some help The mass is one of many planned across the province over the next several days as people remain in mourning one week after an SUV drove through the Lapu Lapu Day festival A Tagalog mass is set to be held at Sacred Heart Parish in Delta on Sunday evening told a memorial mass in Vancouver on Friday that the archdiocese has launched an appeal to provide "critical support" for victims and their families and ensure outreach services are available in the months ahead Miller said a second collection will be made at services this weekend at all 77 Catholic parishes in the archdiocese Abundo said donations were collected as part of his mass but the money has not been counted yet is facing eight charges of second-degree murder He appeared Friday in Vancouver provincial court where a judge ordered a mental health assessment to make sure he was fit for trial Lo's next court appearance has been set for May 30 This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 3 Check out Village Report - the news that matters most to Canada, updated throughout the day.  Or, subscribe to Village Report's free daily newsletter: a compilation of the news you need to know Subscribe More Spotlight > 1 day agoDuration 1:18#TheMoment war artifacts were unearthed at Vancouver fairgrounds1 day agoNewsDuration 1:18Geordie Howe, an archaeologist for the Vancouver Park Board, recounts the moment construction crews unearthed artifacts from WWI and the 1870s at the PNE fairgrounds. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 0);width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0px;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;position:absolute;}Loading....css-1kym0z8{padding-top:var(--chakra-space-4);border-top-style:solid;border-top-width:1px;border-top-color:var(--components-article-header-hero-divider-border-color 0.15));}@media screen and (min-width: 80em){.css-1kym0z8{padding-top:var(--chakra-space-6);}}.css-1kym0z8 time{color:var(--semantics-text-paragraph-primary-color To have watched the April 23 press conference that made the Vancouver PWHL team official was to see a thoroughly modern city with progressive hockey fans welcome a ground-breaking franchise with open arms is just how much women’s hockey history already exists there.  It wasn’t long before the Amazons were sharing Denman’s ice with Cyclone and the professional Millionaires and being cheered on by crowds of thousands.”  Instagram @bcsportshall / Via instagram.com A beaming Jayna Hefford, the EVP of Hockey Operations for the PWHL, mentioned the Amazons’ history during the introductory press conference last week But the passion and intensity remain the same The PWHL is setting a new standard for women’s hockey: the game has never been faster genders and backgrounds are so excited about the PWHL.” The Amazons’ success inspired a generation of young women and established Vancouver as a hub for women’s hockey women’s hockey in Vancouver and throughout Canada faced significant challenges The 1930s and ’40s saw a decline in organized women’s hockey partly due to societal attitudes and the impact of World War II Opportunities for women to play at an elevated level diminished The resurgence of women’s hockey in Vancouver began in the 1970s and 1980s, paralleling a broader movement for gender equality in sports. Grassroots organizations and local leagues emerged, providing opportunities for girls and women to play and compete. The Vancouver Female Ice Hockey Association (VFIHA), now known as Vancouver Girls Hockey was started in 1972 and played a crucial role in this revival organizing teams and leagues for players of all ages.  women’s hockey also got a massive boost when The University of British Columbia (UBC) became a key player in the sport’s development contending regularly for the U Sports title and producing players in a variety of pro leagues around the world The next stab at women’s pro hockey in Vancity came in 2000 with the establishment of the Vancouver Griffins a professional women’s team in the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) The Griffins were the first NWHL expansion team outside Ontario and Quebec signaling Vancouver’s growing influence in the women’s game.  The Griffins attracted top talent, including Olympians Nancy Drolet, Shelley Looney and the renowned Cammi Granato, who is now a Hockey Hall of Famer and the Assistant GM for the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks The Griffins played against university teams raising the profile of women’s hockey in the city for a few seasons.  In 2010, Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics, which featured the Canadian women winning gold in a thrilling 2-0 win over the U.S. in front of nearly 17,000 fans at what is now known as Rogers Place.  Toronto Sceptres star forward Hannah Miller is one of five current PWHL players who hails from Vancouver and she was at that historic gold medal game I was there as a fan,” she recalled in a phone interview that took place before the news of Vancouver getting a team was official “The city was absolutely electric for those Olympics hockey has really been growing in Vancouver It would be great for the league to go there.”  The point is, the across-the-board enthusiasm that Vancouverites have shown for women’s hockey from the Takeover Tour—Rogers Arena hosted the second game of this year’s Tour on Jan 8 drawing a sellout crowd of 19,038—straight through the historic expansion announcement did not come out of the blue.   “This city has always been a terrific hockey market but its commitment to women’s hockey is truly exceptional,” said Hefford “I’ll never forget stepping on the ice here in the 2010 Olympic Games almost 17,000 people in the stands—which was a record at the time—and that moment really helped set the stage for where we are today and where the women’s game is We felt that same energy again this year with the Takeover Tour; thousands of youth players who packed that arena and brought that positive energized environment that the PWHL has become known for.” Another massive positive for the new team in Vancouver is its home building The Coliseum was built in the late-60s as part of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) and was the home of the NHL’s Canucks until 1995 Known to locals as the “Rink on Renfrew,” it has been home to various other teams and leagues including the WHL’s Vancouver Giants from 2001 to 2016.  Some of the most notable events to be hosted at Pacific Coliseum include Game 4 of the 1972 Summit Series Canucks home games in the 1982 and 1994 Stanley Cup the 2006 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and figure skating and short-track speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics.  Instagram @oldcanadaseries / Via instagram.com is also excited because it is the first time PWHL will be the primary tenant in a building “Being the primary tenant is a big part of it,” Scheer said at the press conference “We are so grateful for [PNE’s] willingness to allow us to come in the building and talk about the things we need and their willingness to help meet those needs and bring a professional environment here for our players.”  Scheer elaborated on this subject during a recent appearance on the Jocks in Jills podcast.  Summed up Hefford beautifully: “We’re so excited for this city to experience the parity and the competitiveness that our league has every single game. ... we’re also looking to youth hockey players across British Columbia getting to know their local team, whether it’s through camps, clinics, community events. This is about more than just putting a team on the ice; it’s about building meaningful connections with people that inspire the next generation.”  Arthur Erickson is iconic in Canada's architectural world, in part for designing iconic parts of Vancouver. The celebrated architect and urban planner was behind works like the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall, and Canada's embassy in Washington, D.C. He was also behind the overall design of SFU. In Vancouver, his work includes the Law Courts building, Robson Square (with its famed ramp and staircase combination), and the renovation of what is now the Vancouver Art Gallery. Now, to celebrate his influence in Vancouver and across the country (he's considered a Canadian master), a free exhibition is being held in downtown Vancouver. From May 1 to May 30, 2025, "Design in Mind" is running at Arthur Erickson Place at 1075 W Georgia St. (also known as the MacMillan Bloedel Building). Erickson was involved in the design of the building. "Discover Erickson's architectural genius through site, light, cadence, and space in a stunning 270-degree digital experience," reads a press release. Through his career, Erickson won a variety of awards and accolades, including being named a Companion of the Order of Canada (the highest level of the Order of Canada); recognitions from French, American, Mexican, British, Scottish, and global professional architectural societies; and many Canadian architectural awards. The exhibition is part of the Arthur Erickson Centennial celebration, which started in 2024, 100 years after Erickson's birth. When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, May 1 to 30, 2025 Where: Arthur Erickson Place (1075 West Georgia St.) A 23-year-old man is now facing a murder charge related to the fatal shooting of his father in East Vancouver early last month. Officers were called to a home near North Kootenay and Dundas streets just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, where they found a 49-year-old victim who died at the scene. That day, two suspects in their 20s were arrested, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said. On Tuesday, April 8, 1130 NewsRadio learned that a suspect had been released without charges. Police have identified the victim as Benn Robert Arthur Harrison. In an update Monday, the VPD says a 23-year-old man with the same last name as the victim was arrested in Maple Ridge last week, and charged with second-degree murder. The VPD has confirmed to 1130 NewsRadio that the victim and suspect were father and son. —With files from Sonia Aslam and Emma Crawford The New Democratic Party selects B.C. MP Don Davies as interim leader. The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help. Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. On Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin, AJ Sico, and... Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin, AJ Sico, and her boyfriend. AJ's partner, Vanessa, speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever. A memorial mass was held at St. Andrew's Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week. Councillors Peter Fry and Rebecca Bligh have introduced a motion asking the City of Vancouver to reinstate its funding for meal programs in the school district the city has provided $320,000 from its annual operating budget to support 3,500 meals each weekday through various programs which subsidizes meals to 258 students across 17 schools the city announced a reduction in its funding from $320,000 in 2024 to just $162,500 in 2025 citing significant budget pressures and anticipation of substantive funding from the province “It has become apparent that the province is not providing the level of funding that was expected.” government entered into an agreement with the government of Canada through the national school food program which provides about $39 million over three years in additional school food program funding But Fry and Bligh are concerned that the way the province is allocating the money will leave gaps affecting kids in Vancouver “There was an expectation that this new funding from the feds was to be distributed by the province and replace the funding the city of Vancouver was providing but the province had a different funding model in mind.” Fry said that the funding will be allocated using a formula based on socioeconomic status for each school within the district This “needs assessment” model “can inadvertently exclude some individuals who may not meet strict eligibility criteria but still face food insecurity,” said Fry “We are very grateful that Nicola Wealth and the Food Bank are doing this,” said Fry but he said it’s important to ensure the city’s funding is reinstated “We would like to reinstate the funding so kids don’t go hungry,” said Fry “I see a lot of hungry kids in my neighbourhood Strathcona and that contributes to kids struggling in school It’s about concentration and focus on schoolwork only 22.1 per cent of youth ages 12 to 17 report eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day While it is not normally the responsibility of municipal governments to fund school lunch programs Fry believes it’s important to keep what was already in place to ensure no child is left hungry “We want to position young Vancouverites to do the best they possibly can and improve their lives and living as best as we can In the grand scheme of things it’s a relatively small investment for the City,” said Fry dryan@postmedia.com Sign In Subscribe Now Joseph’s Church wiped his eyes several times and apologized for being emotional as he described visiting the scene of the attack that killed 11 people during a Vancouver street festival “There were flowers in different parts along the fence and what was [especially moving] was the people and some crying,” Guilles told a candlelight vigil held Sunday at Langley City’s Douglas Park He was one of several speakers to address more than 200 people who attended More than 200 attended a candlelight vigil in Langley City for victims of the Vancouver attack that killed 11 pic.twitter.com/u46lxvufM5 “The trauma of the incident is still very fresh,” Deacon Guilles said trying to put some rational to something irrational The mind tries to find the reason to what only our hearts can know our hearts through which the Holy Spirit abounds.” MC Ana Marie Panczel said family members were at the festival my aunt was there the day that it happened,” Panczel  recalled I received a panicked call from my cousin saying Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal called it a “sombre day.” “Our community stands together with the Filipino community and just the community as a whole,” Pachal told the crowd Township Mayor Eric Woodward said "it’s a time for us to remember and it's a time to remember community and what makes us stronger.” Langley-Willowbrook MLA Jody Toor said while “we cannot undo what happened Langley Township-Fraser Heights MP Tako van Popta had a message for the Filipino community and we'll be strong with you." van Popta declared The event concluded with Langley Township councillor Tim Baillie playing 'Amazing Grace' to conclude the event Eleven people were killed and dozens more were injured when a man drove an SUV into crowds at the Filipino street festival on Saturday was arrested at the scene and faces eight charges of second-degree murder with Vancouver Police indicating more charges may be laid The online book will remain open until 5 p.m Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Advocates in Vancouver are demanding answers and justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on the national day of action and awareness A news conference Monday included the family members of 20-year-old Tatyanna Harrison as well as Grand Chief Stewart Phillip — president of the Union of B.C the staff lawyer for advocacy group Justice for Girls Following a series of failures to properly investigate the nature of the three deaths the group is calling on the provincial minister of public safety and solicitor general Justice for Girls says Harrison had been reported missing by her mother on May 3 The group says police had found her remains in Richmond a day before this but it wasn’t until August 2022 that police were able to identify them Her death had initially been reported to be related to drug toxicity but the BC Coroners’ Service released a report in February 2023 saying she had died from sepsis Her case is considered to be non-criminal in nature Brown says the group obtained an independent second review and opinion from a licensed forensic pathologist due to the remaining questions surrounding Tatyanna Harrison’s death She says the pathologist disagreed with the coroner’s findings it is his opinion that the manner of her death should be ruled as undetermined and in contradiction to what the coroner found,” said Brown She adds that no rape kit was used during Harrison’s autopsy “despite the fact that Tatyanna was found partially naked.” Poorman was visiting from Saskatchewan when she went missing in downtown Vancouver on Sept in an abandoned mansion in the city’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood Police initially said her death was not suspicious but the coroner said the state of her remains meant they were unable to determine the cause of death was in a foster care group home in Port Coquitlam when she was reported missing and child welfare authorities did not coordinate a search Her remains were found in an apartment building in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood in May 2022 — a year after she had been reported missing “The list of questions surrounding [Harrison’s] case is endless As are the questions in Noelle and Chelsea’s cases The list of failures is just as long,” said Brown She says an inquest will shed light on systemic failures and missteps by the Vancouver Police Department and the BC Coroner’s Service “We need to see quality and thorough investigations into every single death and disappearance of an Indigenous girl or woman in this province and in this country And we need to see their deaths and their disappearances immediately treated as homicides and worked backwards from there rather than seeing discriminatory stereotypes and biases seeping into the quality of the investigations by the coroner Brown says a letter has been sent to Minister Begg Monday marking the first time the pathologist’s findings have been disclosed —With files from Srushti Gangdev and Emma Crawford Three eyewitnesses described what they saw after the driver of a car struck revellers at a street festival in Canada who all have links to the Filipino community and are Vancouver residents said they were in the shopping area at the end of the all-day Lapu Lapu festival when they heard the revving of a vehicle and loud noises from the street People visit a memorial after a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver A handwritten note is seen near flowers and the flag of the Philippines at a growing memorial the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday Two people react at a memorial after a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver A member of the public lights a candle near the scene where a vehicle drove into crowd on Saturday at a street festival killing multiple people Visitors pay their respects at a memorial after a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver A member of the Vancouver Police forensics team picks up a shoe while investigating the scene where a vehicle drove into a crowd Saturday night at a street festival Members of the Vancouver Police forensics team examine a victim’s phone while investigating the scene where a vehicle drove into a crowd Saturday killing multiple people at a street festival Debris and evidence markers lay on the street while police investigate after a vehicle drove into a crowd at a street festival Saturday evening killing multiple people A couple hugs near the scene the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday People comfort each other near the scene the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday A victim covered with a cloth lies near a food truck after a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver Vancouver Police survey the scene after a driver killed multiple people Saturday during a Filipino community festival Sunday Evidence markers and Vancouver Police vehicles sit at a scene after a driver killed multiple people Saturday during a Filipino community festival Sunday sings during a worship service at the Filipino Fellowship Baptist Church the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday who lives across the street from the scene the morning after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh talks with Rosita Taruc as NDP candidate for Vancouver Kingsway Don Davies listens as they arrive to attend mass at St Mary’s Parish after multiple people that were stuck by a car were killed at a Filipino heritage festival NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh walks with Rosita Taruc after multiple people that were stuck by a car were killed on Saturday at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver A handwritten note in a frame is seen at a growing memorial for victims the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday People view a growing memorial near the scene where a driver killed multiple people the previous day during a Filipino community festival Sunday Visitors stand near a growing memorial the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino community festival Sunday Vancouver police examine a black car suspected to be involved at a scene after a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver Vancouver police secure the scene after a car drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver near the location where a vehicle drove into crowd at a street festival last night A young child and his mother leave a teddy bear and flowers near the location where a vehicle drove into crowd at a street festival delivers remarks after a vehicle drove into crowd during a Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver and Member of the Legislative Assembly of B.C. walk with members of the Filipino community to a press conference after a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver a member of the Filipino community who says friends had attended earlier in the day views flowers at a growing memorial near a site the day after a driver killed multiple people during a Filipino festival Sunday Two women embrace at a memorial after a vehicle drove into a crowd during a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver The British Columbia Prosecution Service charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo with eight counts of second degree murder and said more charges were possible Investigators ruled out terrorism and said Lo had a history of mental health issues An attorney for Lo wasn’t listed in online court documents and The Associated Press wasn’t immediately able to reach an attorney representing him when a man driving a black Audi SUV entered the street just after 8 p.m Saturday and struck people attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival Authorities had not released victims’ names by Sunday evening “It is the darkest day in Vancouver’s history,” Police Interim Chief Steve Rai told a news conference “The person we have in custody does have a significant history of interactions with police and health care professionals related to mental health,” he said Hundreds of people gathered Sunday evening for a vigil honoring the victims “I can’t believe something like this could happen so close to home.” Nathaly Nairn and her 15-year-old daughter also carried flowers They had attended the festival on Saturday and Nairn recounted seeing the damaged SUV and bodies on the ground “Something really dark happened last night,” she said Video of the aftermath shows the dead and injured along a narrow street in South Vancouver lined by food trucks The front of the driver’s SUV is smashed in who brought his pop-up clothing and lifestyle booth to the festival saw the vehicle enter past the barricade slowly before the driver slammed on the gas in an area that was packed with people after a concert He said hearing the sounds of bodies hitting the vehicle will never leave his mind “And all I can remember is seeing bodies flying up in the air higher than the food trucks themselves and landing on the ground and people yelling and screaming It looked like a bowling ball hitting bowling pins and all the pins are flying into the air.” Pangilinan said that it would be hard to believe “that someone has some malice against the Filipino people.” Rai said the suspect was arrested after initially being apprehended by bystanders Video circulating on social media shows a young man in a black hoodie with his back against a chain-link fence alongside a security guard and surrounded by bystanders screaming and swearing at him Prime Minister Mark Carney canceled his first campaign event and two major rallies on the final day of the election campaign before Monday’s vote Those families are living every family’s nightmare,” Carney said “And to them and to the many others who were injured I would like to offer my deepest condolences.” Carney planned to join British Columbia Premier David Eby and community leaders Sunday evening in Vancouver Carayn Nulada said that she pulled her granddaughter and grandson off the street and used her body to shield them from the SUV She said that her daughter suffered a narrow escape and pale-faced victims lying on the ground or wedged under vehicles “I saw people running and my daughter was shaking.” Nulada was in Vancouver General Hospital’s emergency room Sunday morning who was run down in the attack and suffered multiple broken bones Doctors identified him by presenting the family with his wedding ring in a pill bottle and said that he was stable was at the celebration and heard a car rev its engine and then “a loud noise like a loud bang” that he initially thought might be a gunshot So we tried to go there just to check what was really actually happening until we found some bodies on the ground was leaving the festival when he saw police rushing in People were crying and he saw bodies on the ground “It was like something straight out of a horror movie or a nightmare,” he said Adonis Quita said when he saw the SUV ramming through the crowd his first reaction was to drag his 9-year-old son out of the area His son had just relocated to Vancouver from the Philippines with his mother to reunite with Quita Quita said he worries the child will struggle to adjust to life in Canada after witnessing the horrific event Vancouver Mayor Kenneth Sim said the city had “suffered its darkest day.” “I know many of us are fearful and feel uneasy,” said the mayor “I know it’s hard to feel this way right now Vancouver had more than 38,600 residents of Filipino heritage in 2021 representing 5.9% of the city’s total population the agency that conducts the national census an Indigenous chieftain who stood up to Spanish explorers who came to the Philippines in the 16th century The organizers of the Vancouver event — which was in its second year — said that he “represents the soul of native resistance a powerful force that helped shape the Filipino identity in the face of colonization.” Eby said the province won’t let the tragedy define the celebration He urged people to channel their rage into helping those affected “I don’t think there is a British Columbian that hasn’t been touched in some way by the Filipino community,” he said “You can’t go to a place that delivers and not meet a member of that community in the long-term care home or hospitals This is a community that gives and gives and yesterday was a celebration of their culture.” “The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver is working with Canadian authorities to ensure that the incident will be thoroughly investigated and that the victims and their families are supported and consoled,” he said Associated Press journalists Manuel Valdes and Lindsey Wasson in Vancouver and Hannah Schoenbaum in Salt Lake City Man arrested after incident at Filipino Lapu Lapu event as police say they are confident it was not terrorism Eleven people were killed and dozens of others injured when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening “This is the darkest day in our city’s history,” the interim chief constable Steve Rai told reporters on Sunday morning adding that more deaths were possible in the coming days “It’s hard to make sense of something so senseless.” many of whom were families with young children Lapu Lapu Day is named after chief Lapulapu an Indigenous resistance fighter in the Philippines who led his men to defeat the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in battle in 1521 Saturday’s festival was the second annual event for the city and organisers advertised a street parade a giant basketball tournament and local food vendors The six-time Grammy-winning musical group Black Eyed Peas headlined a concert event Rai said officials felt confident the incident was not an act of terrorism and there were no known prior threats to the Filipino community A 30-year-old man who had been driving a black Audi SUV was arrested paused general election campaigning to address the country on Sunday morning “Those families are living every family’s nightmare,” said a visibly emotional Carney “I know that I join all Canadians in mourning with you I know that Canadians are united with you.” Carney referenced “Bayanihan” the Filipino value of community serving those in need “This spirit upon which we must draw in this incredibly difficult time Carney said he had been briefed by national security officials who believed the attacker acted alone and that there was no active threat to the public said he was “completely shattered” by the incident and said his government conveyed the “deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the strong and thriving Filipino community in Canada” The incident happened shortly after 8pm local time. A photo posted to X half an hour before showed a busy street with young people looking at the wares of rows of food truck vendors. Footage posted online showed a black SUV with a damaged bonnet parked on a street littered with debris as first-aiders tended to people lying on the ground. One witness told CTV News he saw a vehicle driving erratically in the area of the festival just before the crowd was hit. The Vancouver Sun said thousands of people had been in the area. “I didn’t get to see the driver, all I heard was an engine rev,” Yoseb Vardeh, a food truck operator, told Postmedia. “I got outside my food truck, I looked down the road and there’s just bodies everywhere. He went through the whole block, he went straight down the middle.” Kris Pangilinan, a Toronto-based journalist attending the festival, told CBC news: “[The driver] just slammed the pedal down and rammed into hundreds of people. It was like seeing a bowling ball hit – all the bowling pins and all the pins flying up in the air.” “It was like a war zone … There were bodies all over the ground,” he said. Festival attenders held the suspect until police could arrive. Police said the man was known to them “in certain circumstances”. Video circulating on social media showed a young man in a hoodie with his back against a chain-link fence, alongside a security guard and surrounded by bystanders screaming and swearing at him. “I’m sorry,” the man said, holding his hand to his head. Police set up a 24-hour assistance centre to help anyone who had been unable to contact relatives or friends who were at the festival. Harjit Sajjan, a former defence minister who previously worked as a police officer in Vancouver, told CTV News the aftermath was the “the largest crime scene that I’ve seen. I’ve been to many crime scenes in that neighbourhood before … This is unfathomable.” The Vancouver mayor, Ken Sim, said: “Our thoughts are with all those affected and with Vancouver’s Filipino community during this incredibly difficult time.” The incident happened shortly before Canadians go to the polls on Monday after a frenetic election race where candidates have wooed voters on issues including rising living costs and tackling Donald Trump’s tariffs. Carney is favoured to win after promising voters he would stand up to Washington’s sweeping import levies. The New Democratic party (NDP) leader, Jagmeet Singh, had attended the festival to meet voters. He left about an hour before the incident. “Having been at the Lapu Lapu festival, this is a festival with kids there and families there,” Singh said. “I don’t have the words to describe the pain that I’m feeling now at the lives that were lost … We don’t know the motives, we don’t know any of the details. But, ultimately, this is something that targeted the Filipino community and the Filipino community right now is reeling.” The NDP cancelled four other events in the province schedule for Sunday. Carney’s campaign announced a large rally in British Columbia had been cancelled. “All Canadians are united in solidarity with the Filipino community,” the Conservative party leader, Pierre Poilievre, said while visiting a Filipino church in Ontario. “All Canadians are united with you in mourning the loss of these treasured lives and in binding our country together to support the surviving loved ones.” Poilievre called the attack a “senseless act of violence”, adding: “I know that today will be a day of prayer and reflection for the Filipino community and for all Canadians and I want you to know that all our country is with you today as you mourn this terrible loss.” King Charles said he and his wife were “profoundly saddened” by the attack and “send our deepest possible sympathy at a most agonising time for so many in Canada”. Vancouver had more than 38,600 residents of Filipino heritage in 2021, representing 5.9% of the city’s total population, according to Statistics Canada, the agency that conducts the national census. Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Canucks announced today that Rick Tocchet has decided not to return as Head Coach for the upcoming season. After thoughtful discussions with the team and management, Tocchet has opted to step away from his role, concluding his tenure with the Canucks. Tocchet joined the Canucks in January 2023, bringing with him a wealth of experience as both a former player and coach in the NHL. His leadership and commitment to the team during a challenging stretch were greatly appreciated by the organization, players, and fans alike. “I'm choosing to move on from the Vancouver Canucks,” said Tocchet. “Family is a priority, and with my contract lapsing, this becomes the opportune time. While I don't know where I'm headed, or exactly how this will play out for me over the near term, I feel like this is the right time for me to explore other opportunities in and around hockey. “I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the entire Vancouver Canucks organization, starting with Francesco and Luigi Aquilini, Jim Rutherford, and Patrik Allvin. It's been a pleasure and great learning experience to work with you all. “To the players - thank you. Regardless of our results, I always felt your heart and effort was there. I was honoured to be your coach. “To the coaching staff and support staff - you guys are first class, and you made it easy and enjoyable to come to work every day. “Thank you for everything you give to help make the team a success. “To the media, I appreciate your work and your diligence, your easy - and your difficult - questions. You guys do a great job, thank you. “And to the Canucks fans - your infectious spirit, loyal commitment and will to win kept me and the entire team on our toes. I appreciate how you have made yourselves a driving force in the Canucks community. “I've enjoyed my time here, and I wish everyone the best.” His own brother was murdered last year and his mom later attempted suicide You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentKai-ji Adam Lo charged Sunday with eight counts of second-degree murder had dozens of interactions with police related to his deteriorating mental health Vancouver Police said that more charges are expected as the investigation continues And they said Sunday that some of the victims of the unprecedented slayings remain unidentified About 10 Vancouver officers executed a search warrant just after 7 p.m They carried boxes as they entered through a side gate that appeared to lead to both a basement suite and a laneway house Police vehicles were parked both in front of the house and in the alley Lo wrote on a fundraising page to cover his brother Alexander’s funeral costs that “it pains me deeply to put these words down but my brother has been taken from us in a senseless act of violence the harsh truth that he’s no longer with us hits me with an overwhelming force,” Adam Lo said was found in a home near Knight Street and East 33rd Avenue about 1 a.m was arrested at the house and later charged with second-degree murder Full Screen is not supported on this browser version You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen Lo wrote about how devastated his family was as he thanked donors for contributing more than $9,000 for his brother’s funeral “I’m burdened with remorse for not spending more time with him,” he said “I implore you to keep his soul in your thoughts and prayers.” he again asked the public for donations to help his family after his mother attempted suicide and ended up in hospital for a month “The unimaginable grief brought upon my mother is something that is worse than my own sadness it is a sadness I cannot begin to express,” he said “She lost a son already and is on the verge of losing her home This has driven her to attempt to take her own life.” Sources told Postmedia that a family member had contacted a hospital psych ward hours before Saturday’s attack because of Lo’s deteriorating mental health He was believed to be suffering from delusions and paranoia Police said they’ve had significant interactions with Lo — as did health care professionals — due to his mental health issues Politicians of all stripes who have commented on the mass tragedy at the Lapu Lapu festival have been asked about support for people with serious mental health problems Premier David Eby said Sunday the attacker was obviously “profoundly ill.” “We have a huge need in the province for interventionist mental health services,” he said noting that the province just opened secure involuntary beds at Surrey pretrial jail “I was really pleased that we got those beds open in a very short period of time,” Eby said he also said that in terms of the Lapu Lapu killings “it’s important for investigators or others to go into this with an open mind so that we can ensure that we have the systems in place to prevent this kind of thing from happening.” that may be a change in how the city does security for events We don’t know the story of why or what led up to this man taking the horrific action that he did,” Eby said There are so many questions that British Columbians have about how that could take place we’ll take the action that’s necessary to ensure that it can’t happen again.” We're sorry, we couldn't find this page. You can try the search tool, visit our homepage, or scroll down for our top stories and videos. many injured at Lapu Lapu Day in VancouverWitness describes the carnage after someone drove into a crowd of people near Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue in Vancouver: 'There's people flying' We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentArticle contentA joyous celebration of Filipino culture ended in death and devastation Saturday after a speeding SUV plowed into a crowd at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver killing at least 11 people and injuring many more The event was coming to a close around 8:14 p.m. with people lingering after a concert at an adjacent school field when a vehicle drove into a pedestrian-only area along 43rd Avenue near Fraser Street speeding past food trucks and striking a number of festival participants Vancouver police confirmed that a 30-year-old Vancouver man was subdued by the crowd and arrested Kai-ji Adam Lo was charged Sunday afternoon with eight counts of murder He had dozens of past interactions with police related to his deteriorating mental health VPD interim Chief Steve Rai called the deadly attack “the darkest day in our city’s history.” The victims were aged from five to 65 and some have not been identified as thousands of members of Vancouver’s Filipino community gathered for an important cultural celebration the actions of a single person shattered our collective sense of safety It is impossible to overstate how many lives have been impacted forever by this lone individual There are many unanswered questions about why this horrific crime happened,” he said Rai said the suspect had a significant number of prior interactions with police and health care professionals because of his mental health problems While police haven’t determined a motive for the attack he stressed that it is not related to terrorism Abigail Andiso was with friends nearby when she heard two loud bangs which was lined with food trucks and stalls Some were already dead on the spot,” said Andiso saw a toddler injured and another child with an open scalp wound Many of the bodies were twisted grotesquely “There was a lady with her eyes staring up One person was holding her hand trying to comfort her,” she recounted Rai said that because “dozens more (victims) are injured some seriously … the number of dead could rise in the coming days or weeks.” “The most critically injured were transported by ambulance to nine different hospitals throughout Metro Vancouver and we want to extend our profound gratitude to all of the medical professionals who have worked throughout the night to care for the victims.” Health officials confirmed overnight Saturday that at least 26 individuals were taken to hospital with injuries the status of those 26 patients was unknown though police have said 11 people have died while a 2-year-old remains in critical condition New Westminster school district has identified Kira Salim a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School as one of the victims in the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day tragedy B.C.’s Health Ministry issued an update Sunday night saying 32 people were seen at several hospitals in the Lower Mainland and 17 remained in care including some in critical and serious condition The driver of the SUV was taken into custody and was telling bystanders he was “sorry.” Sources say he appears to have been suffering from mental health issues Fraser Street between 41st and 49th remained closed to allow room for the police investigation; TransLink buses continued to be rerouted to Main Street A 24-hour support centre was set up at Douglas Park Community Centre to help connect people with loved ones who were attending the festival ICBC president and CEO David Wong said in a statement that anyone injured during the incident is pre-approved for treatments Counselling is also available to anyone who was impacted including witnesses and family of those injured or killed Videos posted to social media show the immediate aftermath with bodies strewn across the road and being tended to by first responders and bystanders Victims were rushed to several local hospitals where staff were told to prepare for mass casualties Yoseb Vardeh is the co-owner of the food truck Bao Buns which had been stationed at the festival all day Vardeh spoke through tears to describe what had been “an incredible day” that ended in shock and terror It didn’t make any sense to me because there’s still people here “And then I look up and there’s people flying Vardeh said the final performance had just ended and that many food trucks had stayed past the event’s closing time to serve last-minute customers who were still enjoying the evening came from the direction of nearby John Oliver Secondary School and speeded up before driving down 43rd Avenue which had been turned into a pedestrian-only area flanked on both sides by food trucks I looked down the road and there’s just bodies everywhere,” said Vardeh Vardeh said he’s unsure how the truck was stopped but said he saw a man being arrested and that police worked quickly to cordon off the area Vardeh said the man was telling bystanders to stop filming him who is half Filipino and was attending the festival for his second year “I didn’t break down until I got home to my family just five minutes ago,” he said “This is something that happens in the States and they just couldn’t believe what was happening walking around and they didn’t know what the f— to do Another woman who didn’t want to be identified said she was at the festival doing cleanup and helping fold tents when she got a panicked call from her daughter Someone is driving and trying to run over a lot of people.'” She saw some people run north toward John Oliver Secondary and headed that way Underneath the food trucks there were bodies there The people who lived in the area were outside and everyone was so shocked.” Another ambulance came and paramedics came out One witness told her a car drove straight into the crowd and did not stop All that could be heard as it happened was “thud-thud-thud” as the tires ran over people The woman saw a black car with the driver’s door open she saw police officers chasing after someone Provincial Health Services Authority spokesman Brian Twaites confirmed more than 22 ambulances and associated vehicles were dispatched to the incident on Saturday just after 8 p.m. with both primary and advanced care paramedics supervisors and special teams responding to the scene “We provided emergency medical treatment and transport for 26 patients to hospital in conditions ranging from critical to serious,” said Twaites “We continue to work with our partners at the Vancouver Police Department the Vancouver Fire Department on this incident.” Vancouver police 100 officers were actively working on the case Rai said that most of the festival took place on school grounds and was therefore not accessible by vehicle The suspect drove along 43rd from the west when he struck his victims Rai was asked why dump trucks used at other festivals were not in place for Lapu Lapu He said there was a risk assessment done after meeting with organizers and city officials and it was determined they weren’t necessary “We determined through consultations with the City of Vancouver and festival organizers that dedicated police officers and heavy vehicle barricades would not be deployed at the festival site,” he said “While I’m confident the joint risk assessment and public safety plan was sound We will be working with our partners at the City of Vancouver to review all of the circumstances surrounding the planning of this event.” Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said he is “heartbroken.” I’m heartbroken and I’m angry,” Sim said on Sunday afternoon He said a full review would be conducted into safety measures at the roughly 3,000 public events held in the city each year Sim also called for the federal and provincial governments to work quickly to ensure mandatory care for mentally ill persons unable to take care of themselves “Mental health is the underlying issue in this tragedy and there has to be change,” he said I am shocked and deeply saddened by the horrific incident at today’s Lapu Lapu Day event. We will work to provide more information as soon as we can, but at this time @VancouverPD have confirmed that there are a number of fatalities and multiple injuries who had been at the event earlier in the day returned to the area when he heard what had happened He told Postmedia that the day had been a fantastic one for the Filipino community and the Vancouver community in general “It’s just a horrific act of violence that has befallen this event and community,” he said Premier David Eby confirmed he had spoken briefly with Prime Minister Mark Carney about the incident and that his focus Sunday “continues to be on supporting and connecting with community members.” Eby reiterated the need “to wrap our arms around the Filipino community to support this incredibly important community and moment of real our focus is on supporting the families of the victims and the victims who are injured and struggling right now in hospital to make sure that they have what they need,” he said “There are so many questions that British Columbians have about how that could take place Shocked & heartbroken to hear of the lives lost & those injured at the Lapu Lapu festival. Police are investigating & a suspect is in custody. We are in contact with the City of Vancouver and will provide any support needed. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. https://t.co/VJ5HU58m6f I am horrified to learn of an incident at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day celebrations that injured and killed innocent people.As we wait to learn more our thoughts are with the victims and their families – and Vancouver’s Filipino community Liberal Leader Mark Carney thanked first responders in a statement shared online adding he was “devastated to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver earlier this evening.” Carney said he had plans to be in touch with Eby and Sim later in the day Those families are living every family’s nightmare,” he said to the Filipino Canadian community and to everyone in the broader Lower Mainland Vancouver I would like to offer my deepest condolences and my wishes for strength and compassion in this tragic time I know that Canadians are united with you.” I am devastated to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver earlier this evening.I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed and injured also expressed shock at the news of the incident at the Lapu Lapu Day festival “All Canadians are united in solidarity with the Filipino community,” Poilievre said at a church in Mississauga on Sunday morning “All Canadians are united with you in mourning the loss of these treasured lives and in binding our country together to support the surviving loved ones We know that today will be a day of prayer and reflection for the Filipino community and for all Canadians.” I am shocked by the horrific news emerging from Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival tonight My thoughts are with the Filipino community and all the victims targeted by this senseless attack Thank you to the first responders who are at the scene as we wait to hear more and then a vehicle drove through and killed and injured people,” federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh told reporters in Burnaby late Saturday “I don’t have the words to describe the pain that I’m feeling right now.” stopped by the scene to offer his support to those nearby He told Postmedia he was “horrified” when he heard the news you can’t just describe it in words,” he added Emergency Health Services said “many staff reached out and offered to come in” and work Seven additional ambulances were deployed Saturday evening along with two supervisor vehicles to help address additional call volumes BCEHS said the fatal incident near East 43rd and Fraser would be prioritized and that less pressing calls may experience some waits Vancouver police said there would be no changes to their operational plan for Sunday’s Vancouver Sun Run which typically draws large crowds downtown annually Officials said a robust deployment will continue as planned The VPD’s major crime unit is investigating the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 604-717-2500 This was the second annual Lapu Lapu Day Block Party a 16th century Indigenous leader in Mactan According to organizers “he is considered the first national hero of the Philippines and his heroic legacy is deeply etched into the hearts of every Filipino Lapu-Lapu was the first to rise against the tide of Spanish colonization igniting a spark that would blaze brightly in the nation’s history.” Lapu-Lapu led a force of Visayan warriors and defeated the forces of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan VancouverNewsVancouver-area taxi driver caught impaired behind the wheel, police say By Todd CoynePublished: May 05, 2025 at 12:46PM EDT flavours and games beloved by Hong Kongers is returning to the North Vancouver waterfront the Vancouver Hong Kong Fair is returning to The Shipyards from 11 a.m the event’s main attraction will be the more than 80 booths in the cultural market which organizers say is to make sure everyone who wants to get in is able to With as many as 18,000 people visiting last year's fair That includes Hong Kong street food stalls an open outdoor stage featuring various performances as well as community booths offering resources and connections to diaspora organizations The annual fair is one of the largest of its kind in North America and is organized by local volunteer organization HK House A theme running through this year's event is sensory memories of Hong Kong "We have the traces of Hong Kong exhibition .. there's the photography from award winning-photographer Chan Kiu archives of important events through their lens And we have the tactile kind of memory and tradition with the workshop for paper crafting," she said There will also be an exhibit for the mini bus "It's a very unique form of transportation we're just evoking all those senses in terms of memories and traditions," Kwan said you'll also find a section where children will be doing business with their parents "They learn how to do business in their mother tongue," Kwan said "That's something often lost with second-generation kids who grow up here and so a lot of the parents have expressed a deep appreciation for the chance to interact with their kids in Cantonese." Kwan suggests buying a ticket ahead of time That's to anticipate numbers and avoid big lineups like they had last year "[A ticket] has an hourly time stamp," she said "This is so that we can ensure everyone who wants to go in can get in." One of the key goals of the fair is to feature aspects of Hong Kong culture that are at risk of disappearing and now a lot of displacement," Kwan said "That's why one of our key priorities and mission is to preserve culture and to have this space for people to freely express what Hong Kong culture means to them For more information about the Vancouver Hong Kong Fair, visit the event website   Want to stay updated on North Vancouver and West Vancouver news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter. It’s a big deal for Vancouver-raised Jesse Andrews to be named the only Canadian tour operator with designation from Italy tourism We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“I’m very proud,” said Andrews 600 hours of courses and Italian fluency exams — oral and written — and a sharp understanding of Italian law The designation permits Andrews to operate a legal travel agency It’s a long way from her high school days when she was bitten by the travel bug while in the Prince of Wales Trek outdoor education program Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox “Trek definitely played a formative role in my life and the decisions that I took moving forward in my career.” Andrews was headed to Montreal’s McGill University to become an environmental lawyer nature and exploration pulled her to Italy and she moved to Calabria in southern Italy in 2003 Andrews created a blog to help travellers and was inundated with requests “There were so many requests from people wanting help So many people want to search their family histories,” she said Before the internet exploded and as travellers still relied on Lonely Planet guides Andrews created a niche with websites for hotels and logged information on the logistics of travel in a foreign country “We found that people really need more help than they think: they need to have a car There are more than 60 million yearly visitors to Italy which is one of the most-visited countries in the world requests from Canadians for Italian travel have doubled within the last month “Thousands of trips and guests,” Andrews said And moments of having to MacGyver solutions our driver forgot he had bikes on the top of a van and drove under a bridge and knocked them all off,” she says “There have been fights between married couples at dinners — dishes flying.” One driver tasked with paying a bus company for a tour took the money and abandoned the group Andrews was out CDN$47,000 with a group left at the side of a road In a volatile industry based on human interactions overshadowed by client demands — sometimes with vindictive or false reviews — Andrews many times thought of giving up give poor reviews to try to get their money back.” She kept at it and prefers now to take on fewer clients and build relationships — not create cookie-cutter tours Andrews employs 15 full-time staff and lives about 45 minutes north of Rome She married a man from Bali and has a daughter who is almost two She was recently in Vancouver to visit family Andrews said the advice she would give to her younger self would be to slow down “Things go so fast — it reflects the rate of society I wish I had resisted a lot of that,” she said “Don’t put business before my mental and physical health But her favourite place to vacation in Italy that details how each riding voted in the recent federal election tells a complex story We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentAt first glance floating in a sea of blue,” said University of Victoria political scientist Michael Prince coloured blue to represent support for the Conservatives the southern tip of Vancouver Island and Kelowna — show the vote-rich regions where Liberal candidates were elected If the map were somehow redrawn to show population The Conservatives and Liberals won a surprisingly similar share of seats and votes across the province it shows a different phenomenon: B.C.’s intensifying urban-rural divide who believes the split could be “worrisome.” The urban-rural divide isn’t new or unique to B.C. but several factors have caused political scientists to take note after the federal election Outside the urban centres of Metro Vancouver British Columbians elected Conservative candidates Wins for the NDP in Courtenay-Alberni and the Greens in Saanich-Gulf Islands were the exception Johnston said this divide was also apparent in October’s provincial election With only a handful of NDP MLAs elected in rural ridings across the province Premier David Eby said he was concerned about the divide and promised to “govern for the entire province.” a political scientist at the University of Calgary said research shows this divide is larger today than at any other point in Canada’s history “Whether someone lives in an urban or rural place is a strong predictor of how they’ll vote,” with only regional divisions a stronger indicator There is a big difference between the way of life in Vancouver and in Fort St a PhD candidate and sessional lecturer at Simon Fraser University It makes sense that voters’ priorities would differ as well “It turns out that Conservative logic is often a good fit” in multicultural ridings “There’s been so much upheaval in the last two months,” said van den Brink And the previous election happened during a global pandemic a political scientist at the University of the Fraser Valley Rural voters tend to be “older and whiter,” while those in urban areas are more cosmopolitan and have more education Rural voters “might feel like they’re losing their place in the country They want to hold on to a version of Canada that they understand.” Telford said economic differences play a role with people in agriculture and resource industries feeling “under attack” by environmentalists who live in cities where more people are employed in public sector or retail jobs Lucas said people in cities have different and often greater needs than those in rural areas giving the example or transit and highway networks also hesitated to draw a hard line between urban and rural B.C including urban suburbs and more distant suburbs while there are also different types of rural areas remote Indigenous communities and towns built around a mill or mine Voter concerns and identity in different places are not always neatly contained by definitions the divide is just an extension of the normal disagreements that characterize politics People have competing preference and priorities and some of that is manifest in where they live “What is concerning is that we have a geographically based system of representation at both the federal and provincial level,” he said “The worry is that a government will end up with a caucus that doesn’t represent the place diversity of Canada.” Lucas said he fears it is getting “harder and harder” for the Liberals to get rural representation in cabinet The same might be true for a Conservative government trying to gain meaningful urban representation When government only cares about the concerns of people who vote for them Telford said a deep urban-rural divide risks contributing to polarization “mutual respect seems to be disintegrating,” he said “Some people find opposing views so odious that they view other people as a threat.” It’s not hard to imagine polarization contributing to violence the collapse of the NDP — from 13 seats to three — reinforced the urban-rural divide in B.C United led to a two-party contest and stronger regional divisions in the last provincial election Part of that is a result of the first-past-the-post electoral system which steers democracies toward a two-party system He believes the federal NDP has a “long road back” and may struggle to win back rural ridings in the Interior and on Vancouver Island where many blue-collar workers now lean toward the Conservatives “The NDP used to transcend the urban-rural divide,” said Johnston as support in mill towns has declined with the workforce and the union movement has become more “university educated Johnston said he wouldn’t rule out the return of the federal NDP particularly as the provincial brand remains strong suburbs have become the “linchpin” in Canadian elections With urban concerns and some rural sentiments are “fascinating places in the middle of this.” gluymes@postmedia.com Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death The film and streaming industry is the latest area of focus for U.S President Donald Trump and his tariff strategy Jack Rabb has more on what it could mean for Vancouver’s film industry A local skateboard shop owner says he's devastated after a fire tore through a commercial building in Surrey's Newton area early Sunday morning President Donald Trump is planning to put a ‘100% tariff’ on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada’s closely tied industry A local skateboard shop owner says he’s devastated after a fire tore through a commercial building in Surrey’s Newton area early Sunday morning she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most — her cousin Andrew’s Saturday in honour of the victims of the deadly Lapu-Lapu tragedy last week The man accused in Vancouver’s deadly Filipino street festival attack is facing new scrutiny in court A judge has ordered that mental health professionals assess whether 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo is fit for trial Lo is charged with eight counts of second-degree murder related to the attack He appeared by video in a Vancouver provincial court Friday afternoon Police have said Lo had no criminal history but has a significant history of mental health concerns and interactions with police criminal defence lawyer not related to the case says the real question will be how does mental health “interplay” with the events of the attack “Police have certainly indicated that there’s a history of mental-health and/or mental illness issues that they’re aware of,” said Shapray “We may have lawyers looking at the issue as to whether or not they run a defence of ‘not criminally responsible due to mental disorder,’ but it’s certainly not something we have enough information about yet.” Judge Reg Harris set Lo’s next appearance for May 30 Friday’s application hearing and the case are subject to a broad publication ban that Harris says is “to protect the fairness of the trial process.”  Harris says the purpose of the ban is not to restrict public information but to “protect the process going forward.” The Delta Police Department says a man has been arrested after an incident on a bus on Annacis Island Delta Police were made aware of an incident on Annacis Island where a male with a knife had barricaded himself on a transit bus,” the department said in a news release “Several passengers and the driver were evacuated.” There were no injuries and there is no risk to the public TransLink had said earlier Sunday that there was a police incident taking place on a number 301 bus at Highway 91 and Cliveden Avenue and DriveBC said multiple roads had been blocked as a result and Metro Vancouver Transit Police responded to the area Some road closures were put into effect in the area with the Cliveden Avenue overpass and the offramp to Cliveden from the West Channel bridge being blocked and the Cliveden overpass is back open,” DriveBC posted — With files from Michelle Meiklejohn and Angelyna Mintz. Fear and confusion is the order of the day for B.C.’s $2.3 billion film and television sector after U.S President Donald Trump threatened to place a 100 per cent tariff on all foreign film production which could decimate the industry in Canada “The movie industry in America is DYING a very fast death Other countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States are being devastated,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social media platform on Sunday night The White House later walked back Trump’s comments telling reporters on Monday that “no decisions have been made” but that staff are “exploring all options to deliver on President Trump’s directive.” At this point it’s unclear how the tariff would — or if it even could — be implemented as different parts of a film are done in different countries than from where filming took place and Jurassic World Rebirth had their visual effects produced at ILM’s Vancouver studio and Dune: Two’s Academy Award-winning VFX was primarily handled by Vancouver’s DNEG the co-director of the Vancouver-made Final Destination: Bloodlines and chairman of the national directors division of the Directors Guild of Canada said a tariff on movies isn’t quite the same as a tariff on other imported goods “I think there is a lot of confusion around how it would even be possible to tariff a movie,” said Lipovsky Cars have physical parts that get shipped back and forth across the border So it seems unlikely this will come to fruition.” Lipovsky added that 90 per cent of movies and TV shows filmed in Vancouver are owned by U.S which then either sends material back to the States for post-production or keeps it in B.C CEO of Martini Film Studios in Langley and the chair of Screen B.C. added that the industry represents $4 billion of total economic impact in B.C She said the industry is so integrated that any tariffs would also hurt the U.S “I think that this is the lever that he’s trying to pull to invite production back into the United States But it’s not effectively going to achieve what he wants it to achieve.” Premier David Eby said his advice for B.C.’s film sector is “don’t panic” as Trump “tweets a lot of stuff.” Eby touted the continuing productions of big-budget TV shows The Last of Us and Shogun both of which have renewed for another season as a demonstration of the sector’s growth in the province He said intellectual property is exempt from tariffs and that unless films produced in the province are burned onto a DVD and shipped across the border “The president’s proposal is incredibly hard to understand Try to imagine as an American an option for two versions of Netflix one where you get just a handful of productions and you get to see what everyone else in the world gets to see,” said the premier “To say the implementation would be challenging is an understatement Eby added the province doesn’t have any plans to change the tax credits it currently offers the sector which it increased from 28 to 36 per cent in December the provincial government provided a $900 million subsidy to film and television productions — of which 80 per cent was for foreign productions said that studios have told him they want to keep filming in B.C given the province is tax competitive and already has the trained crews and filming space they need Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said Trump’s threat is “unwarranted and unjustified” and that Vancouver’s film sector will survive no matter what happens with U.S While both the province and the city say they will continue to support the industry there have been some headwinds in recent years with the 2023 Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strikes causing a 32 per cent drop in foreign production by dropping the valuation of its film and television production by $1 billion the third largest film and television production hub in North America after Los Angeles and New York with 26,000 people employed in the sector in B.C “Any news like this that can impact our industry creates a frenzy of conversation and fear any contemplation of instability after the few years that we’ve had here coming into this moment But we are assuring everyone that we are working very closely with government working together to push back on this,” said Martini dcarrigg@postmedia.com We look at what we’ve learned about the tragedy in Vancouver’s Filipino community – more on that below along with Ontario’s measles outbreak and a change on Donald Trump’s national security team Glitza Maria Caicedo and Glitza Daniela Samper.Supplied newsrooms lean on every available resource Some reporters scan social media and work the phones for information Others are dispatched urgently to the scene reporters hit some sort of roadblock or police checkpoint a yellow-tape cordon keeping journalists away from seeing too much or talking to too many people Nancy Macdonald arrived at the Filipino community’s Lapu-Lapu Day street festival within two hours of an SUV charging down a street lined with food trucks and crashing into people leaving an outdoor concert from members of the Black Eyed Peas It was warm, what felt like the first evening of summer, and Nancy stood amid a streetscape filled with the aftermath of chaos White tarps covered what appeared to be bodies empty plates and other detritus littered the scene given the revving engine and then the screams and cries for help and mercy depicted in videos of the area from just a couple hours before Eleven were killed taken to multiple hospitals around the region Ten remain in hospital in critical or serious condition Nancy and Globe reporter Jana Pruden wrote profiles on the victims who died in the attack Take some time to learn more about who they were and the lives they lived Two families lost three members each. A 16-year-old who stayed at home to study lost his mother, father and five-year-old sister. A 27-year-old who was holding his mother’s hand lost her when the vehicle ripped her from him who had come to Canada from Brazil to live more freely as a trans person He himself is still in hospital with a badly broken leg Eventually, the Audi SUV came to a stop and the enraged crowd surged toward it as the driver tried to run. The driver was caught by festival-goers, but Dudley Green stood in front of the driver and refused a man’s request that he move. He needs to die,” the man told Green who recounted the conversation to Jana Pruden “I don’t disagree,” Green said he told the man The 2018 van attack in Toronto killed 11 There have been mass-casualty vehicle attacks over the last decade in Berlin Vancouver police have repeatedly been asked why there wasn’t more security at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival The city’s interim chief said the police’s own risk assessment found there were no known threats Fortifying every event in the city would mean a massive change in how the hundreds of events that are held every year could be conducted Premier David Eby has announced a public inquiry will be likely after Adam Lo has faced trial on second-degree murder charges Mike Hager reported extensively this week that Lo had twice been detained under the Mental Health Act and was under supervision at the time of the attack most of them instigated by Lo himself complaining of a variety of harms His health team had deemed him unwilling to take medication for his schizophrenia Eby said that by next month, he hopes for a report into how police should secure such festivals as the Lapu-Lapu Day gathering. 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We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“It’s a commitment to ensure an act that was passed in the ’90s is meeting the moment for today’s patients It’s a sensitive moment for the act,” the premier told reporters to make sure that those people that we see struggling in very public ways both as a danger to themselves or to others A daily roundup of Opinion pieces from the Sun and beyond The next issue of Informed Opinion will soon be in your inbox Health authorities have disclosed that the accused in the Lapu Lapu case was in the care of a mental health team and on leave from hospital at the time of the attack “One of the pieces around the review is whether there are points of intervention that are available earlier “Finding that balance of being able to identify people who are a risk to themselves or others ensuring that we’re responding appropriately is one of the key questions raised by the Lapu Lapu mass murder Mental health professionals have called for an update of the legislation for years An all-party committee of the legislature urged the government to take up the challenge three years ago then the attorney general in the John Horgan NDP government endorsed a legislative makeover of the act “We’re going to review those processes and legislation because it is very dated,” he told The Canadian Press in 2022 the government decided to hold off because of a continuing court challenge to the existing legislation “Our reluctance to enter into this modernization of the Act before the trial was complete is we’re going to get a judgment from the court and it’s going to tell us about the direction to go in terms of being compliant with rights,” said Eby it presents a risk to our trial and to the case to suddenly change the law in the middle of the case But I think the moment that we’re now in requires that we move ahead regardless and accept that risk.” the Council of Canadians with Disabilities and two individual complainants challenged the constitutionality of a provision in the Mental Health Act that allows involuntary treatment of patients detained under the act said she’d been forced to undergo hundreds of rounds of electroconvulsive therapy after being forcibly injected with medication against her will The two women withdrew from the case the following year The province then tried to get the action dismissed on grounds that the disabilities council did not have sufficient standing to proceed The case went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada the high court ruled unanimously that it was in the public interest for the challenge to involuntary treatment to proceed to pay legal costs incurred by the council in the years-long court battle The council’s lawyers then offered the province some free legal advice government could simply stop its campaign to preserve B.C.’s outdated and unconstitutional forced psychiatric treatment laws and instead get to work building a mental health system that provides top-notch health care without trampling people’s rights.” the province has plunged onward in defence of involuntary treatment “We believe it keeps people safe and communities safe that doctors can be trusted to do the assessment about whether that would be beneficial for people to be compelled into treatment These are the arguments we are making in court right now.” The council’s court challenge to the Mental Health Act is set to go ahead in B.C Supreme Court in Vancouver later this month Details of the court filings are covered by a publication ban the Supreme Court of Canada found that “the right to refuse unwanted medical treatment is fundamental to a person’s dignity and autonomy The right is equally important in the context of treatment for mental illness.” Eby himself conceded this week that “other provinces have lost a very similar challenge to the one that we face here in B.C to protect human rights under the Mental Health Act it has been said that a conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality We could also use a word for a former civil libertarian who has plunged the province into a court fight against advocates of Charter rights Albert Yang hasn’t seen the view from Quarry Rock or sampled the dumpling trail in Richmond since he arrived in Vancouver to open the new 311-seat soup dumpling emporium Din Tai Fung on Alberni Street “It’s been all work,” says Yang as he settles into a booth bearing a pot of oolong tea and popping into the glass-enclosed dumpling kitchen that is the heart of the operation and taking orders as soon as he was tall enough to see over the counter at the Din Tai Fung that his parents opened in a strip mall in Arcadia He also learned the art of making xiao long bao but not until he was 12 and strong enough to roll the dough arguing passionately on social media for the soul of the soup dumpling “Xiao long bao is a traditional food,” says Yang “We feel a responsibility to carry that tradition forward.” But a restaurant is also about hospitality reflects the story it wants to tell: one that stays true to its Taiwanese heritage but honours the west coast with a rock garden Although xiao long bao originated in Mainland China Din Tai Fung’s have a strong Taiwanese influence “They are smaller in size compared to original versions found near Shanghai,” said Yang “and we are also known for the incredibly thin skin that doesn’t break.” Yang’s grandfather was born in China’s Shanxi province in 1927 but moved to Taiwan in 1948 where he took a job delivering cooking oil by bicycle A friend suggested he sell some specialty items that Chinese immigrants in Taiwan longed for Yang Bing Li set up four tables in his shop and the first Din Tai Fung restaurant was born and in 1993 was named one of the world’s top 10 best restaurants by the New York Times Din Tai Fung’s xiao long bao has three components all made from scratch at the restaurant: a soup stock simmered overnight; pork ground fresh every morning; a dough made hourly lest it dry out and become too stiff to work green onion and sesame oil and nestled in a packet with 18 precise folds (18 is a lucky number in Chinese culture) must be thinner at the edges so it can be folded and thicker at the centre so it can hold the soup Dumpling trainees drape the dough over a special light box to learn how to get the exact thickness The dumpling trainers have been in Vancouver for months and whose father helped grow the Din Tai Fung empire with the narrow staircase to the top floor “In Taiwan at that time there were no elevators so he carried a disabled guest on his back up that tiny little staircase so he could dine with his friends It shows the humility and dedication he had and his ethic about treating our guests like family.” Yang hopes you will feel like part of the family ferry moored offshore in Mission caught fire early Saturday engulfing the old Queen of Sidney in flames and sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air The fire is now under investigation by the RCMP The City of Mission activated its emergency operations centre because of concerns with the toxic smoke from the fire city staff said in a news release on Saturday Extinguishing the fire involved Mission Fire Rescue Service provincial and federal environment officials The coast guard is assisting with marine and environmental safety operations City staff said the cause is unknown but it is considered suspicious and the RCMP will be leading the investigation Mission RCMP said there was “a large plume of smoke coming from the vessel which had an obvious impact on air quality in the area.” Mission Search and Rescue was also called out to monitor the situation Residents nearby — Chester Street to 287th Street south of Lougheed Highway — were advised to shelter in place to minimize exposure to any hazardous emissions That order was lifted early Saturday afternoon but the city urged Mission residents to prevent lingering smoke from getting into their homes residents are encouraged to keep windows and doors closed as a precaution as smoke may continue intermittently,” it said in an update the city said the fire aboard the ferry “is largely under control but may continue to smoulder for the next couple of days.” The public is being asked to continue to avoid the area including the Fraser River near the Queen of Sidney and all road and area closures must be respected for everyone’s safety,” said the city confirmed there is an investigation but said there is no evidence that it was deliberately set Because of the hazardous smoke and poor condition of the ferry Mohr said investigators had not been able to board the vessel as of Saturday afternoon RCMP will continue to work with the fire department the coast guard and other agencies to ensure the safety of citizens and to try to identify a cause of the fire