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CTV News
27-05-2025
- CTV News
Man critically injured, cat killed during fire at Burnaby, B.C., building
A truck from the Burnaby Fire Department is seen on May 26, 2025. A man was critically injured and a cat was killed during a two-alarm fire at a Burnaby, B.C., residential building Monday afternoon. The Burnaby Fire Department said the flames erupted at a multi-family complex near Norfolk Street and Esmond Avenue around 2:30 p.m. 'Crews were working in heavy, heavy fire conditions and they managed to rescue one male occupant,' said Deputy Fire Chief Ian Hetherington. 'They had to perform life-saving medical interventions with paramedics, and that patient was transported to Vancouver General Hospital in critical condition.' No other residents or firefighters were injured. Hetherington said the deceased cat was from the same unit, which sustained heavy fire damage. While crews were able to prevent the flames from spreading to any neighbouring homes, there is 'for sure' smoke and water damage to other parts of the building, the deputy chief said. So far, it's unclear how the fire started. Firefighters said they discovered the flames while responding to a smoke detector activation at the property.
CBC
29-04-2025
- CBC
3 members of family from Colombia died in B.C. festival attack, says son
Three members of a family of Colombian immigrants have been identified among the people killed in a vehicle ramming in Vancouver on Saturday. Metro Vancouver resident Alejandro Samper says he lost his mother Glitza Maria Caicedo, his father Daniel Samper and his sister Glitza Daniela Samper in the alleged attack. A 30-year-old man faces eight counts of second-degree murder after 11 people were killed and dozens more were hurt at the Filipino community's Lapu-Lapu Day festival Saturday night. It was just as the festival was coming to an end that an SUV plowed through a crowed of people in the area of Fraser Street and East 43rd Avenue. Samper says he rushed to the scene of the tragedy after receiving a call from his sister's fiancé about a "terrible accident," but he wasn't allowed in by police. He says he went to Vancouver General Hospital, where his sister passed away early Sunday morning, but he still hasn't seen his parents' bodies and he wasn't able to say goodbye. Samper says his family was his "whole world," that his parents "sacrificed" everything to move them to Canada in the early 2000s, in part to escape the violence of their native Colombia. He says he's at a loss to understand what happened and why it occurred after hearing about the suspect's mental health and the lack of security barriers at the event. Police are expected to provide an update into their investigation at 2:30 p.m. PT Tuesday. Independent commission British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will launch an independent commission into the alleged attack and a public inquiry if the criminal case doesn't provide answers the public is looking for. Eby says the commission will have a "quick turnaround" to get full answers for organizers of events and festivals in the province by June. WATCH | Toan Le says three members of his family killed in Lapu-Lapu day tragedy: 3 of his family members were killed in the Vancouver festival attack 1 hour ago Duration 2:55 Richard Le, 47, his wife Linh Hoang, 30, and their daughter Katie Le, 5, were among those who were killed at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival, according to Richard's brother Toan Le. Toan said Richard had a 16-year-old son, Andy, who had stayed at home that day. Hoang was Andy's stepmom, Toan said, and had raised him like he was her own. He says he wants the public to be able to "gather and celebrate" over the summer without feeling unsafe. The premier says if it weren't for the police investigation and upcoming criminal trial, his government would already be calling a public inquiry. Eby says the number one priority is ensuring justice for the Filipino community, ensuring that the accused man is "held and tried and convicted for these murders." The premier says the government is committed to getting all of the answers about how this could have happened.
Winnipeg Free Press
29-04-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Three members of family from Colombia died in B.C. festival attack, says son
VANCOUVER – Three members of a family of Colombian immigrants have been identified among the 11 people killed in a vehicle ramming in Vancouver on Saturday. Metro Vancouver resident Alejandro Samper says he lost his mother Glitza Maria Caicedo, his father Daniel Samper and his sister Glitza Daniela Samper in the attack. Samper says he rushed to the scene of the festival attack after receiving a call from his sister's fiancé about a 'terrible accident,' but he wasn't allowed in by police. He says he went to Vancouver General Hospital, where his sister passed away early Sunday morning, but he still hasn't seen his parents' bodies and he wasn't able to say goodbye. Samper says his family was his 'whole world,' that his parents 'sacrificed' everything to move them to Canada in the early 2000s, in part to escape the violence of their native Colombia. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. He says he's at a loss to understand what happened and why it occurred after hearing about the suspect's mental health and the lack of security barriers at the event. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 29, 2025
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Vancouver tragedy: What we know about the victims and the accused in the Filipino festival vehicle ramming
At least 11 people are dead and more than two dozen are injured after a driver rammed through a Filipino street festival in Vancouver on Saturday night. The vehicle, reported by witnesses to be a black SUV , left victims, debris and chaos in its wake, with those who were at the scene describing their families being separated and bodies flying high into the air. Steve Rai, interim chief of the Vancouver Police Department says an attack that has killed 11 people is the 'darkest day' in the city's history. (April 27, 2025 / The Canadian Press) Here's what we know — and what we don't know — so far. The suspect 'drove into a large crowd,' according to police, at the street festival at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday. Vancouver police's interim chief, Steve Rai, confirmed at a Sunday news conference that the death toll had reached 11. It's a toll that could rise, he added. The 11 people killed ranged in age from five to 65, Rai said later Sunday afternoon. Amanda Lewis, a public affairs officer with the Ministry of Health, told the Star that 32 victims were seen at hospitals around B.C.'s Lower Mainland, including Vancouver General Hospital, Richmond Hospital and Lions Gate Hospital. Lewis added that 17 patients are still in hospital, with 'some in critical and serious condition and others with non-life-threatening injuries.' Nine of those patients remain at Vancouver General Hospital, a spokesperson for the hospital said. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday placed flowers and lit a candle at a memorial for those killed in an attack in Vancouver over the weekend. (AP Video / April 28, 2025) Police have set up a 24-hour assistance centre for the victims. The driver, 30-year-old Vancouver resident, Kai-Ji Adam Lo was arrested at the scene, Vancouver police announced Sunday evening. He has been charged with eight counts of murder. The driver was apprehended by a crowd of people before he was taken into police custody, Rai said. Carney said police believe the suspect acted alone. Lo had a 'significant history' of mental-health-related interactions with police. He had no prior criminal record, according to court records. The suspect was 'known to police,' Rai confirmed. Vancouver police have said that this was not 'an act of terrorism.' Early last year, Lo organized a fundraising page to cover the funeral costs for his brother, Alexander, who had died. Alexander Lo's body was found on Jan. 28, 2024, after police were called to a home in Vancouver at around 1 a.m. Dwight William Kematch, 39, was charged with second-degree murder. Lo, who thanked donors for their support after the page raised over $9,000, shared how he and his family were devastated by his brother's death. In a September update, he said his mother, deeply troubled about the death of her son and stressed from climbing bills, had attempted suicide. Lapu-Lapu Day is one of the biggest celebrations in the Philippines and was officially recognized by British Columbia two years ago. The day is named after an Indigenous resistance fighter in the Philippines who fought against Spanish colonization in the 16th century. Filipino BC Chair RJ Aquino addressed a crowd of hundreds of mourners who attended a vigil at Vancouver's Kensington Park on Sunday April 27, less than 24 hours after a vehicle plowed through a crowd celebrating the Lapu Lapu day festival. (April 28, 2025 / The Canadian Press) Organizers had said it was an opportunity to mark 'the enduring impact on Filipino values, notably the spirit of bayanihan — the collective community effort.' Vancouver Coun. Pete Fry said he saw a site safety plan in place, including barricades, when he attended Lapu-Lapu earlier Saturday night. 'I understand this heinous act of vehicular violence might have taken place during load out,' Fry said in an email. 'I think any hypothesis of how this happened might have to wait until the police investigation.' Rai confirmed that police had created a risk assessment for the festival and would be reviewing its safety planning for the event. Any potential motivations for the attack at this point remain unknown. It is also unclear exactly how the suspect was known to police. A 30-year-old man was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver, as hundreds attended vigils across the city for the victims. (AP Video / April 28, 2025) Police have yet to confirm the full number of those injured from the attack. Heed, the Richmond city councillor, told the Star he'd heard from authorities that six victims were at one point in 'very critical condition,' but that has not been confirmed by authorities.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Port Coquitlam teen in coma after falling on North Shore mountain
A Port Coquitlam teen is clinging to life after tumbling down the side of a mountain in a ski accident near the Cypress ski resort last weekend. Carson Storey, 18, was out skiing with friends on Mount Strachan on Sunday when he tried to help a friend retrieve an errant ski, slipped and fell down what rescue crews described as 'a tremendous distance.' He eventually came to a stop, battered and unconscious. Five days later, Storey hasn't regained consciousness and remains in intensive care. 'It's all so heartbreaking,' said a family friend, Lisa Smith. 'Our whole community is hurting.' Storey, who was wearing a helmet, hit his head during the fall and had multiple injuries, including scrapes, a broken leg and a broken cheekbone. His injuries were so severe that he was airlifted directly from the mountain to Vancouver General Hospital, where he had surgery. A subsequent MRI scan showed evidence of a traumatic brain injury, and his parents, Mark and Lori, have been told that due to its severity, Carson will likely require lifelong support. Even on Friday, his condition remained precarious, with fears of a new brain bleed overnight that prompted another CT scan. 'The family keeps being told by the medical professionals to prepare for the worst, but are trying hard to be optimistic,' said Smith, who organized an online fundraiser to help cover costs associated with Storey's hospitalization and future rehabilitation. As of Friday, the GoFundMe has raised more than $70,000. Smith expressed gratitude to donors and everyone who has offered help and words of support. 'It really does mean the world to us all to know how many people care,' she said. Storey's accident was one of five involving slips and falls that North Shore Rescue responded to over the weekend. It said sunshine and warm conditions in the city masked treacherous icy conditions in the mountains that caused people to slip and slide down steep terrain. 'And when you do, you rapidly pick up speed on the steep slick surface, with the only way of stopping typically being impact with large, immovable objects,' said the organization in a social-media post. Storey was in the Christmas Gully area on the north and west aspects of Mount Strachan and slid down a slope for quite a distance, including cliff falls, it said. His friend, now in his ski boots, tried to climb down to where Storey stopped, but also fell and slid, sustaining injuries to his lower body. Storey's family and loved ones are devastated by the accident. His older brother Kyle and girlfriend Diana have been a constant at Storey's bedside, Smith said. She said Storey is a 'kind and wonderful' kid who graduated from Riverside Secondary School last year. He enjoys camping and concerts and several sports, including lacrosse and hockey. He is captain of the U-18 Port Coquitlam Pirates and coaches an U-13 team in Coquitlam. Storey is young and strong with a zest for life, said Smith, determined to hold on to hope. 'We all know stories of people who have made remarkable recoveries and survived horrific ordeals,' she said. 'The hockey community and people everywhere are praying hard that Carson will also be someone who can survive this nightmare and continue to be an inspiration for others.' chchan@ Alpine Canada eyes Whistler or Panorama for future men's World Cup downhills North Shore rescuers say don't repeat these mistakes, after Cypress skier rescued out-of-bounds
