Vancouver saw a day of stark contrasts as election results unfolded amid active voter turnout while a tragic vehicle attack left 11 dead and many injured, blending civic hope with deep sorrow.
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Vancouver, City, News, British Columbia, Canada
Week of Apr 28 – May 4, 2025
A city in flux: hope, grief, and renewal in Vancouver's turbulent week.
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Vancouver faced a tumultuous week marked by both civic hope and tragedy. Amid active elections, a vehicle attack at a cultural festival claimed 11 lives, sending shockwaves through the community. Meanwhile, regulators eased rental checks and rescue crews tackled a ferry fire, reflecting a city balancing renewal with deep grief.
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vancouver.citynews.caA vehicle attack at a cultural festival left multiple casualties in Vancouver. The tragedy has deepened community mourning amid tense election races and a pervasive sense of sorrow.
winnipeg.citynews.ca · www.knkx.org · vancouver.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.caVancouver grieves today as community members gather at Holy Rosary Cathedral to remember victims of a fatal SUV attack at a cultural festival. The day blends sorrow with solidarity following a shocking tragedy that left 11 dead.
toronto.citynews.ca · rafu.comA derelict ferry caught fire along the Fraser River near Mission, prompting a shelter-in-place order while rescue crews later worked to save an injured mountain biker on the Sunshine Coast.
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