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Safety report expected after 11 killed in vehicle ramming at Vancouver festival

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUL 9 – The report recommends safety improvements for public events following the vehicle ramming that killed 11 people and injured dozens, aiming to restore public confidence.

  • The British Columbia government is set to release a safety report today, two months after the fatal vehicle ramming at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival, to promote learning and monitor effectiveness.
  • On April 26, a vehicle rammed through a Vancouver street during the festival, killing 11 and injuring dozens, prompting Premier Eby to appoint Hinkson for safety review.
  • The report notes the event is excluded from the mandate due to ongoing criminal investigations, highlighting limits on its scope and recommendations for follow-up reports and community feedback.
  • Releasing a safety report today, the British Columbia government aims to improve event security following the April 26 vehicle ramming that killed 11, with guidance encouraging routine follow-up and public feedback.
  • The union of B.C. municipalities warns that a one-size-fits-all safety framework could lead to event cancellations due to rising costs and varied local needs, affecting community gatherings.
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B.C. report details recommendations for event safety after Lapu Lapu tragedy

The report, however, doesn't address April 26 attack as it's part of ongoing criminal investigation

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Report says all B.C. events should get risk review, in wake of Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy

A report on safety of festivals and other celebrations in British Columbia says all public events, regardless of size, should be supported by a risk assessment.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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