VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says no city can completely eliminate all risks to public safety and steps to protect people won’t be effective without addressing mental health challenges, which he described as the “root cause” of many concerns.

Sim says the city is “begging” the province to take action and ensure people suffering from mental health challenges receive the care they need.

The mayor’s comments came as the city released a final review of public safety at outdoor events following a vehicle-ramming attack that killed 11 people at Filipino cultural festival held in Vancouver last spring.

Sim says the joint review by police and city officials found planning for the Lapu Lapu Day street festival followed the required protocols, including an assessment that determined the ri

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