Tag: Lapu Lapu festival

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

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 9, 2025

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.

Campbell River & Comox to have flags at half-staff to honour Lapu-Lapu festival victims

Community Hussam Elghussein - April 29, 2025

To honour victims of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy, flags will fly half-staff in two Island locations. The City...

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox August 7, 2025

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

RCMP August 7, 2025

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.