Report on Lapu Lapu festival tragedy recommends Vancouver develop measures to mitigate vehicle attacks | Unpublished
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Author: Andrea Woo
Publication Date: September 4, 2025 - 16:17

Report on Lapu Lapu festival tragedy recommends Vancouver develop measures to mitigate vehicle attacks

September 4, 2025

A report on public safety and planning for outdoor events has recommended that Vancouver develop both permanent and temporary measures to mitigate vehicle attacks following the deadly SUV attack at a Filipino block party this spring.

The recommendations are among eight contained in a final report released Thursday following a joint review by the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Police.



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