It was with shock and deep sadness that we learned of the tragic event during the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver on April 26. Our hearts go out to those directly impacted, their families and loved ones, and their communities, as well as to those who witnessed this horrific incident.
You would have received an email from Associate Deputy Minister, Jennifer McCrea, yesterday regarding this event which included this communication to support your districts, which was shared with Safe School Coordinators.
Pursuant to Section 12(a) of the British Columbia policy on half-masting, flags will be flown at half-mast from now until further notice, to mark the tragic deaths that occurred at the festival. The direction of the province on half-masting protocols is provided in case school districts wish to follow a similar approach; however, school districts have the autonomy to follow their own policies with regard to flags subject to the School Regulation.
Kaye Krishna
Deputy Minister of Education and Child Care