Lapu Lapu Festival Tragedy: Victim Compensation, Mourning and Trial Proceedings

Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 pm

In the wake of a devastating vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival, authorities and trial lawyers confront painful legal and financial questions. Families demand proper compensation as the community mourns 11 lives lost, and the trial moves forward amid calls for accountability and justice.

thetyee.ca / Groups Warn Against Blaming Mental Illness for Lapu-Lapu Day Tragedy

Jumping to quick conclusions and simple solutions can be damaging, advocates say.

globalnews.ca / B.C. trial lawyers raise concerns about compensation for Lapu Lapu tragedy victims

Eleven people were killed in the tragedy, including seven women, two men, one non-binary person and one child. The victims range in age from five to 65 years old.

cbc.ca / 'We will emerge stronger': B.C. politician praises resilience after festival tragedy

B.C. MLA Mable Elmore says she is proud of the leadership and response from the Filipino community after the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy. She acknowledged growing support from B.C. and around the world as the memorial near the crash site grows.

thestar.com / Mother visiting from Philippines was among Vancouver festival victims

Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones. A 30-year-old man faces second-degree murder charges over the attack that killed 11 people…

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 26 hours ago #crime #justice #injury #filipino

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