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This campaign raised $57K to repatriate a 'loving mother' killed in Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy. It was fake
GoFundMe removed a campaign claiming to be raising funds for a victim of the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy Wednesday, saying it ...
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Hallmark Star Noel Johansen’s Wife Killed in Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Tragedy: ‘My Heart Is Broken’
Noel Johansen, known for Hallmark films, mourns his wife Jen Darbellay after she was among 11 victims in the Vancouver ...
Reluctant Hero of Lapu Lapu Festival Speaks Out: Paul Palines Shares His Experience
The Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver was marred by tragedy when an SUV plowed into a crowd, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and injuring dozens more. Amid the chaos, Paul Palines emerged as ...
GoFundMe for victim of Vancouver Lapu Lapu festival removed due to fraud
GoFundMe has been verifying fundraisers to make sure the donated funds will benefit grieving family members and aid in ...
Toronto festival organizer calls on city to fund safety upgrades after Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy
A Toronto festival organizer is calling on the city to help fund new safety measures after a car ramming at the Lapu-Lapu Day ...
City of Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu festival planning called into question compared to other events
A business owner is calling the City of Vancouver's festival planning into question after last weekend's tragedy.
Lapu Lapu festival attendee says he grabbed suspect as he tried to flee the scene
Paul Palines, who trains in Muay Thai kickboxing, said he was standing by the food trucks, near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, when he heard loud banging noises.
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At a Lapu Lapu roadside memorial: 'I hear the victims in my nightmares'
“I came here to blow the trumpet for everyone impacted — for healing, for comfort, and for hope for the future,” said ...