VANCOUVER — Vancouver officials say a review of public safety at outdoor events found the Lapu Lapu Day street festival was appropriately assessed as low risk, with no indication to suggest it was to be the target of a vehicle-ramming attack that killed 11 people.

The report concludes planning for the Filipino cultural festival followed existing protocols, including the development of a safety plan, and the risk assessment was appropriate, based in part on the success of the inaugural event in 2024.

Mayor Ken Sim says in a statement the report provides a road map to strengthen planning and preparation for public gatherings and ensuring they remain safe.

It contains eight recommendations, including developing guidelines for what is described as “hostile vehicle mitigation” for special ev

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