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Lapu Lapu Festival survivor recovering one month after tragedy
This week, the man charged with murder in the Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy, makes his next court appearance. It’s been one ...
1 month later, a Lapu-Lapu Day witness and victim reflect on their experiences
Witnesses and those who were injured at the event say they are still recovering — mentally and physically — from what they ...
Where to get the best iced strawberry matcha in Vancouver
Calling all matcha lovers! These Vancouver cafes and bakeries have some of the best strawberry (and fruity) iced matcha ...
Security top of mind at this weekend's Lilac Festival, says deputy police chief
The free yearly event is slated to bring more than 100,000 Calgarians down to 4th Street S.W. for the day-long celebration ...
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Massive 3-day Latin American festival returns to Vancouver
The largest Latin American festival in the Pacific Northwest returns to Vancouver this summer. The 17th annual Carnaval del ...
'I understand': Attorney General responds to call for action on repeat offenders in Vancouver
After weeks of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim calling for action on repeat offenders and crime in the city, the attorney general has ...
Local organizers breathe sigh of relief as Toronto boosts festival security funding
The city took steps to bolster safety measures following the vehicle attack at last month’s Lapu-Lapu Day festival in ...
Toronto to boost street festival security funding in the wake of Lapu-Lapu Day attack
Monday’s announcement of additional funding for security followed a safety summit in Toronto where 150 representatives from ...
Lapu-Lapu Day attack marks one month as efforts continue to support victims
Tributes and efforts to help support the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party continue, a month after an SUV rammed through crowds of festival-goers at a Filipino event in Vancouver.