Tag: Lapu Lapu Festival

Report makes six recommendations on event safety after Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Provincial Emily Joveski -
A report commissioned by the B.C. government after a deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver makes a number of recommendations to improve security at public events.

Condolence books for Lapu Lapu festival victims now available

Provincial My Kootenay Now -
You can pay respects to victims of the Lapu Lapu Festival attack by signing condolence books. The BC Government says...

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National
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National
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