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Tsawwassen First Nation ends Truth and Reconciliation event early; police say 4 people hit in 'collision'
A civil emergency alert sent attendees away as ambulances lined up nearby, and officials said another update would come within 30 minutes.
- On Wednesday, the Tsawwassen First Nation, an Indigenous community in Metro Vancouver, ended its National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony early after a civil emergency alert was issued on Sept. 30, 2026.
- Emergency Info BC characterized the situation as a public safety incident, according to Alertable, an emergency notification app used by local municipalities and Indigenous communities.
- Video from the scene shows several ambulances lining up around a parking lot, indicating an active emergency response. Emergency Info BC released a map defining the geographic area covered by the Sept. 30 alert.
- Participants are instructed to walk back the way they came and stay out of the area, while those in the zone must follow local authorities' direction.
- Officials advised residents to prepare plans to check in on family, friends, and vulnerable neighbours, with another update promised within 30 minutes.
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BREAKING: 'Civil emergency' ends Tsawwassen First Nation Truth and Reconciliation event
The Tsawwassen First Nation has ended its National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony early due to a “civil emergency.” The alert just issued notes: “An incident is currently in progress that has ended our Truth & Reconciliation event. Another update will be provided within 30 minutes. If you are not in the area, avoid the area. Have a plan to check in on family, friends and vulnerable neighbours.” Those in the area are asked to follow the di…
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