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News18
27-04-2025
- News18
Chaos Erupts In Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival After SUV Crashes Into Crowd, Several Killed
Police said that the driver of the SUV is in custody. However, it is unclear how the person drove into the crowd. A devastating incident unfolded in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday night when an SUV crashed into a crowd of Filipino festival-goers, killing multiple people and injuring many others. The chaos was captured in horrific videos shared on social media. The incident occurred during Lapu Lapu Day celebrations, a public holiday honouring Filipino heritage, local City News reported. The Vancouver Police Department confirmed that several people have been killed. 'A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight," the police wrote on X. Police said that the driver of the SUV is in custody. However, it is unclear how the person drove into the crowd. Social media videos show a strong police presence on Fraser Street and East 43rd Avenue, with first responders providing medical care to injured individuals on the scene. Initial reports of several killed and over a dozen injured, after an SUV plowed into a closed-off street filled with people celebrating the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, Canada. — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 27, 2025 A festival attendee, Jen Idaba-Castaneto, described the scene as heartbreaking, saying, 'We're all OK physically, but I'm still shaken up. I'm in shock and have been experiencing panic attacks after witnessing everything that happened." Castaneto added that the experience was terrifying, something 'I never imagined I would see, especially during what was supposed to be a joyful event for our community." Canadian politician David Eby responded to the incident on social media, saying, 'Shocked and heartbroken to hear of the lives lost and those injured at the Lapu Lapu festival. Police are investigating and a suspect is in custody. We are in contact with the City of Vancouver and will provide any support needed. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones," he wrote. Canadian politician Patrick Weiler wrote, 'My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the Filipino community and everyone affected by the horrific act of violence at the Lapu Lapu festival today. The VPD is investigating, the driver is in custody, and it's important that we let law enforcement do their job."
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival: Videos show chaos after driver plows SUV into crowd
Horrifying videos that have surfaced on social media show the chaos that ensued after a driver slammed his SUV into a crowd of Filipino festival goers in Vancouver, Canada, Saturday night, April 26. Multiple people were killed and many were injured, authorities said, according to the New York Post. People were celebrating Lapu Lapu Day, a public holiday that honours Filipino heritage, local City News reported. Here are some videos that have surfaced on X:
New York Post
27-04-2025
- New York Post
Driver plows SUV into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival, killing multiple people
A driver slammed his SUV into a crowd of Filipino festival goers in Vancouver, Canada, Saturday night, killing multiple people and leaving many more injured, according to authorities. 'A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured after a driver drove into a crowd at a street festival at E. 41st Avenue and Fraser shortly after 8 p.m. tonight,' the Vancouver Police Department wrote on X. Advertisement Large police presence at the scene of Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu Day block party on April 26, 2025. X/marcmaravillas The driver of the car is in custody, VPD stated. It was not clear why the diver ran into the crowd. Festival goers were celebrating Lapu Lapu Day, a public holiday honoring Filipino heritage, according to local City News
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV
Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET. That means Canadians will need to set their alarms extra early to catch it live. The funeral for the first Latin American pontiff is expected to bring international leaders along with cardinals, archbishops and priests from across the globe to the Vatican. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the ceremony, as Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigns in the final leg of the federal election. From national broadcasts to online streams, here's a selection of the outlets where Canadians can follow the historic moment in real time. CBC NEWS - FRANCIS: A POPE'S FUNERAL CBC News Network anchor Heather Hiscox will host live from St. Peter's Square, where people from around the world will say goodbye to a pope who CBC says led the Catholic Church 'while consistently challenging convention and defying expectations.' Starts at 3 a.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC GEM and across CBC News' digital, streaming and social channels CTV NEWS SPECIAL CTV News chief anchor and senior editor Omar Sachedina will lead live coverage of the funeral, with added analysis from Canadian academic Dr. Michael Higgins, who wrote last year's 'The Jesuit Disruptor: a Personal Portrait of Pope Francis." The special will also feature on-site reporting in Vatican City from CTV National News correspondent Genevieve Beauchemin alongside Gerard O'Connell, who is the Vatican correspondent for America Magazine. Starts at 3:30 am ET on CTV, CTV News Channel, CP24, and the CTV and CTV News apps. CITYNEWS LIVESTREAM Rogers Communications will carry the proceedings on its streaming news channel, CityNews 24/7, with its reporters covering the funeral as part of CityNews's regular news coverage throughout the day. Starts at 4 a.m. ET on CityNews 24/7, available on Rogers Xfinity, Amazon Prime Video and online on CityNews' website ABC NEWS - CELEBRATING FRANCIS: THE PEOPLE'S POPE "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir will lead ABC news' special coverage from the Vatican, joined by "20/20" co-anchor Deborah Roberts, chief international correspondent James Longman, senior national correspondent Terry Moran, foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli and reporter Ines de La Cuetara. Starts at 3 a.m. ET on ABC NBC COVERAGE NBC says it will broadcast Pope Francis's funeral live on the same channel you usually tune in to watch regularly scheduled NBC programming. Starts at 4 a.m. ET on NBC VATICAN NEWS CHANNEL LIVESTREAM Vatican News, the official multimedia outlet of the Holy See, will livestream coverage of Pope Francis's funeral and related events, on its official YouTube channel. The coverage will be available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German. Starts at 4 a.m. ET on Vatican News' YouTube channel This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 25, 2025. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Hamilton Spectator
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Here's how to watch Pope Francis's funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV
Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local time, which is 4 a.m. ET. That means Canadians will need to set their alarms extra early to catch it live. The funeral for the first Latin American pontiff is expected to bring international leaders along with cardinals, archbishops and priests from across the globe to the Vatican. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the ceremony, as Prime Minister Mark Carney campaigns in the final leg of the federal election. From national broadcasts to online streams, here's a selection of the outlets where Canadians can follow the historic moment in real time. CBC NEWS - FRANCIS: A POPE'S FUNERAL CBC News Network anchor Heather Hiscox will host live from St. Peter's Square, where people from around the world will say goodbye to a pope who CBC says led the Catholic Church 'while consistently challenging convention and defying expectations.' Starts at 3 a.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC GEM and across CBC News' digital, streaming and social channels CTV NEWS SPECIAL CTV News chief anchor and senior editor Omar Sachedina will lead live coverage of the funeral, with added analysis from Canadian academic Dr. Michael Higgins, who wrote last year's 'The Jesuit Disruptor: a Personal Portrait of Pope Francis.' The special will also feature on-site reporting in Vatican City from CTV National News correspondent Genevieve Beauchemin alongside Gerard O'Connell, who is the Vatican correspondent for America Magazine. Starts at 3:30 am ET on CTV, CTV News Channel, CP24, , and the CTV and CTV News apps. CITYNEWS LIVESTREAM Rogers Communications will carry the proceedings on its streaming news channel, CityNews 24/7, with its reporters covering the funeral as part of CityNews's regular news coverage throughout the day. Starts at 4 a.m. ET on CityNews 24/7, available on Rogers Xfinity, Amazon Prime Video and online on CityNews' website ABC NEWS - CELEBRATING FRANCIS: THE PEOPLE'S POPE 'World News Tonight' anchor David Muir will lead ABC news' special coverage from the Vatican, joined by '20/20' co-anchor Deborah Roberts, chief international correspondent James Longman, senior national correspondent Terry Moran, foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli and reporter Ines de La Cuetara. Starts at 3 a.m. ET on ABC NBC COVERAGE NBC says it will broadcast Pope Francis's funeral live on the same channel you usually tune in to watch regularly scheduled NBC programming. Starts at 4 a.m. ET on NBC VATICAN NEWS CHANNEL LIVESTREAM Vatican News, the official multimedia outlet of the Holy See, will livestream coverage of Pope Francis's funeral and related events, on its official YouTube channel. The coverage will be available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German. Starts at 4 a.m. ET on Vatican News' YouTube channel This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 25, 2025.
