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Lapu Lapu festival attack trial moving to B.C. Supreme Court

The case of Adam Kai-Ji Lo driving into the Lapu Lapu festival, Vancouver, moved to the B.C. Supreme Court, with his first appearance scheduled for Feb. 11, 2026.
A push for a direct indictment prompted the transfer to higher court, as Crown prosecutor Michaela Donnelly said the Crown prefers this process requiring provincial attorney-general approval and city and provincial public-safety reviewers conducted two safety reports.
Some victims have filed a proposed class-action in B.C. Supreme Court alleging Lo was diagnosed with schizophrenia and sought medication reduction, naming municipal and health authorities.
The B.C. government report recommended risk assessments and a central training hub, while Filipino BC announced last week it will hold the 2026 Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver in April as a step toward collective healing.
A provincial court judge found Adam Kai-Ji Lo fit to stand trial in September, while City of Vancouver officials said the Lapu Lapu festival risk assessment showed low risk with no attack indication.

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Lapu-Lapu festival attack trial moving to B.C. Supreme Court

The trial of a man accused plowing his vehicle through the crowded Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver last April is being moved to the B.C. Supreme Court.

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