A Message from Unifor Local 2000 about the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

by | Apr 29, 2025 | Local 2000 News
In the wake of the terrible tragedy that happened at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival on Saturday April 26, we want to extend our hearts and hands in solidarity with our Filipino Canadian Members and the Community as a whole.

In a time like this, we come together and support each other, we mourn the lives lost, and we consider the lives forever changed by this senseless act.

May comfort and peace be found in your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours.

In our thoughts,

Brian Gibson, Bill Catterall, Stephanie Ip, Pat Bulmer and the entire Local 2000 Executive Board and staff.
If you, your loved ones, or anyone you know is affected by this horrific event, please seek help from the following resources:

  • A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue. Vancouver Police officers and Victim Services professionals have been deployed to help anyone who has not been able to contact a loved who was at the Lapu Lapu Day event. If you are not able to attend in person, phone 604-717-3321.
  • 310 Mental Health Line – Provides a toll-free number connecting callers to a BC crisis line. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options, and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns. Phone: 310-678
  • VictimLinkBC – VictimLinkBC is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual service available across B.C. and the Yukon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800-563-0808 or sending an email to [email protected]. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims.
  • Online chat service for youth (Noon to 1am)
  • Online chat service for adults  (Noon to 1am)
  • Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society – https://lumarasociety.org/
  • Your Employer’s EFAP, or Employee Family Assistance Program