Festival attack suspect Adam Lo in court, as judge receives fitness assessment report
VANCOUVER - Lapu Lapu Day festival attack suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo has appeared by video in Vancouver Provincial Court, as preparations to determine if he's fit to stand trial continue.
Lo appeared on screen dressed in a dark blue sweatshirt as his lawyer Mark Swartz, the judge and prosecutor discussed next steps in the case, in which Lo faces second-degree murder charges over the vehicle attack that killed 11 people in April.
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Confusion surrounds Vancouver's Lapu Lapu ‘memorial event'
There appears to be some controversy surrounding the City of Vancouver's plan to hold an event to honour the victims of the Lapu Lapu tragedy. Council has unanimously voted to move ahead with what has been described as a 'memorial event.' The motion, brought by Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung, outlines an event called 'Come Together; Vancouver Strong' at Rogers Arena in June, but no specific date has been set. R.J. Aquino, chair of Filipino BC, says that while victims and families support a benefit concert, a 'memorial event' felt 'inappropriate and ill-advised.' Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said that the council met with Filipino BC as recently as Friday and the event was discussed. Sim says his office has reached out to Filipino BC to seek clarification and reaffirm a shared commitment to ensuring the event is done with the community. Story continues below advertisement Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore, who was at the festival when the tragedy happened, said this may be a case of misinformation. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'There was an error in terms of that motion,' she told Global News. 'It referenced a memorial event. We agreed on the first meeting it's going to be characterized as a benefit or concert in terms of that's more accurate.' The City of Vancouver has approved $50,000 to cover any cost overruns of the event while Rogers Arena has agreed to host the event. Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when an SUV drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu festival on April 26. Kai Ji Adam Lo is charged with eight counts of second-degree murder in connection with the incident. Story continues below advertisement On May 30, Lo appeared by video link from hospital, and his appearance was drastically different than at the time of his arrest. Dressed in black, he sat quietly during the proceedings. Provincial Court Judge Reg Harris confirmed he had received and read a mental health assessment. Lo is due back in court this month. — with files from The Canadian Press
The Province
a day ago
- The Province
B.C. Filipino community group upset with Vancouver council's sudden Lapu Lapu Day memorial event decision
Planning for Rogers Arena event was made without consulting families, says Filipino B.C. A message and flowers at a memorial near the scene where an SUV drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26. Photo by Andrew Chin / Getty Images A sudden Vancouver city council decision to host a Lapu Lapu Day memorial event at Rogers Arena this month was made without input from impacted families, according to Filipino B.C. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors On Tuesday night, councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung (on behalf of Mayor Ken Sim who was absent) brought forward an urgent motion authorizing the city to sign an agreement with Canucks Entertainment Corp to use Rogers Arena — free of charge — for an event this month to remember the April 26 tragedy that left 11 people dead. No date has been set for the 'Come Together: Vancouver Strong' event, with Ticketmaster agreeing to waive its fees for tickets that will be sold at low cost. Kirby-Yung told council that there had been discussions with Filipino B.C. around the event. However, following council's unanimous decision to support the event, Filipino B.C. spokesperson Crystal Laderas said that while they had been informed there would be a large scale event in June (which is also Filipino Heritage Month), no impacted families had yet been consulted. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We were not notified about the urgent motion that Vancouver city hall voted on this afternoon,' Laderas said. 'In May, Filipino B.C. and other community groups were invited to a City of Vancouver-hosted roundtable to discuss what a potential memorial event could look like. During that meeting, we expressed that any event, public tribute or memorial should be done in close consultation with the families of the victims, and should be shaped and directed by the community. 'While we understand the city's desire to create space for collective mourning and healing, it is critical that this process centres the voices of the families and affected communities. 'We believe the City of Vancouver should prioritize emergency recovery funding. While we are supporting families by connecting them with financial aid, providing temporary accommodations and other services, we have not engaged with them about a memorial event. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'There is space and need for both intimate, community-led events and a broader large-scale tribute to encourage wider collective healing. However, the timing, tone and format of such an event should be aligned with victims and the communities impacted. We urge the City of Vancouver to remain accountable to that principle and to prioritize long-term recovery support as part of its commitment to those impacted.' 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