Report says Lapu-Lapu Day festival planning followed rules

Vancouver Mayor, Police Say Proper Measures Taken Before Festival Attack

A preliminary report by the City of Vancouver and police on the April 26 attack at the Lapu Lapu Day festival says officials took proper security measures before the event, which was classified “low risk.” During the festival celebrating Filipino culture, an SUV rammed through a crowded street, killing 11 people. The report, titled Joint Review of Outdoor Special Events Planning and Safety, reviewed city and security processes of event planning …

Report says Lapu-Lapu Day festival planning followed rules

The report says planning for the festival appears to have followed prescribed processes, and all the right steps were taken.

Safety prioritized with CCTV, drones for 125th Victoria Day parade

Organizers and Victoria police are preparing for the 125th Victoria Day festival on the heels of the tragic attack at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day Festival. On Friday, a preliminary report by the City of Vancouver and police into the April 26 Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy says safety planning for the event followed prescribed processes. Eleven people were killed after the driver of an SUV sped through the Filipino community event. Heavy barriers w…