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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 deadly vehicle ramming at the Lapu Lapu Day festival, aiming to enhance event security.
  • The vehicle rammed through a Vancouver street lined with food trucks on April 26, killing 11 and injuring dozens, prompting Premier Eby to appoint Hinkson to lead the inquiry.
  • The British Columbia government plans to release a safety report today, two months after 11 deaths at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival, aiming to improve event security.
  • The safety report due today will guide B.C. event organizers to enhance safety while aiming to preserve public gatherings.
  • The Union of B.C. Municipalities warns that a one-size-fits-all safety framework could lead to budget cuts and event cancellations, complicating local event planning.
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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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