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Apr 28, 2025 12:52 PM - The Canadian Press
An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people.
RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confused, devastated and numb. Police have charged a 30-year-old Vancouver man with eight counts of second-degree murder and say more charges are expected once all the victims have been identified B.C.'s Health Ministry issued an update last night saying 32 people were seen at several hospitals in the Lower Mainland and 17 remained in care, including some in critical and serious condition.
Prime Minister Mark Carney — who attended the vigil alongside Premier David Eby, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and many other politicians — placed white roses at the memorial site before he, Eby, Sim and member of the legislature Mable Elmore kneeled and bowed their heads for a moment of silence.
