To honour victims of the Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy, flags will fly half-staff in two Island locations.
The City of Campbell River and Town of Comox are flying flags at half-mast to honour the 11 people who died and the many others injured after a man drove an SUV into a crowd celebrating the Filipino community’s Lapu Lapu Day Festival in South Vancouver Saturday.
The man was arrested and has since been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder.
Both the City and Town say they extend their deepest sympathies to those affected by the tragic event, with the city adding flying flags at half-mast is also done to show support to the Filipino-Canadian community.
The Town says their thoughts are with the victims, their families and loved ones, and the Filipino community. They add if you need support during this time, you can call Victim Services at 1-800-563-0808, 310 Mental Health Line at 310-6789, or the Crisis Line at 1-800-784-2433.
