Police have charged Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, with eight counts of second degree murder after a car ramming in Vancouver
Eleven people were killed and dozens more injured when a man drove an SUV into a crowd at a festival celebrating Filipino culture
Vigils are being held in the city this evening to honour the victims, who police say are aged between five and 65
The city's mayor says a full review has been opened into the event's safety
'We are in incredible pain': Vancouver festival organisers
Rai says he is not prepared to speak about the potential motive, but says he can now say with confidence that the evidence does not lead police to believe it was act of terrorism.
The person in custody has a significant history of interactions with police and healthcare professionals "related to mental health", he says.
Acting police chief Steve Rai is continuing the press conference by updating the known details.
The suspect drove a black Audi SUV into an enclosed area, he says.
He hit a crowd of "hundreds" that remained after the Lapu Lapu festival, a celebration of Filipino culture, had ended.
Image source, PoolActing police chief Steve Rai says the actions of a single person "shattered our collective sense of safety".
It is impossible to overstate how many lives have been impacted forever "by this lone individual", he says, adding there are many unanswered questions about why this "horrific crime happened", the motive, and if anything could have been done to prevent it.
The police has just confirmed there have been 11 fatalities following the incident - Steve Rai adds that the number could still rise.
Police had previously said nine people were killed.
Vancouver Police's Acting Chief Steve Rai has just begun speaking.
He starts by extending condolences to victims, their families and their loved ones.
He calls the incident a "senseless" and "heartbreaking" act of violence, adding that this is the "darkest day" in the city's history.
We'll bring you the key lines as we hear them.
We can see the room filling up ahead of the Vancouver Police news conference, which we're expecting imminently after a short delay.
As a reminder, when it starts you'll be able to follow along by clicking Watch live at the top of this page.
We'll be bringing you the key developments, stay with us.
Image source, PoolWe're expecting to hear from Vancouver Police shortly with an update following last night's incident.
We will be covering the key lines from that in our page - but you will also be able to follow along yourself by clicking Watch Live above once it begins.
Image source, ReutersWe've just heard from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau via a post on X.
"My heart goes out to the loved ones of all the victims of the tragic attack at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver," he writes.
"I join all Canadians in standing with the Filipino community at this difficult time."
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Image source, ReutersNDP leader Jagmeet Singh
Canada's left-wing New Democratic Party says campaign events have been cancelled for the rest of the day following the incident in Vancouver.
Party leader Jagmeet Singh will instead address the media later in the morning local time, the party says.
As a reminder, Canada's federal election takes place tomorrow.
Image source, ReutersFrance's President Emmanuel Macron says: "Following the tragedy in Vancouver, I extend our solidarity to Canadians and the Filipino community."
UK's foreign minister David Lammy says he is shocked and deeply saddened by the event. "Our thoughts are with all of those affected, their families and loved ones."
Ukraine’s foreign minister Andriy Sybiha sends condolences to the Canadian people. "We in Ukraine know the pain of loss. Our hearts go out to the victims loved ones."
Czech Republic's foreign minister Jan Lipavský says the country "strongly condemns this horrific act of violence".
Image source, Getty ImagesMary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has shared her reaction to the car ramming attack in Vancouver.
She says she extends her deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the attack.
"A joyous celebration of Filipino culture, community and heritage ended in loss of life and serious injuries as a result of a horrific act."
She also expresses gratitude to the first responders who rushed to the scene.
"Your courage, dedication, and swift action in the face of such devastation are deeply appreciated," she says.
Image source, BBC POOLWe've just heard from Canada's Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre who says he knows many are "shocked, heartbroken and saddened by this "senseless act of violence".
He says all Canadians are united in solidarity with the Filipino community in mourning the loss of these "treasured lives".
Speaking from a church in Mississauga, Ontario, Poilievre adds the loved ones of those who lost their lives will have a "deep hole in their hearts today, and we will try and fill that with love.”
A few moments ago, we heard from Prime Minister Mark Carney, who gave the latest death toll and number of those injured following last night's incident in Vancouver, British Columbia.
We are now expecting to hear from Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre shortly.
We'll bring you the key lines in this page or you can follow by pressing watch live above.
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An emotional statement was just given by the PM here in Hamilton, Ontario.
We've also just learned that Mark Carney is now altering - not cancelling - his eve-of-election schedule as his country reacts to the shocking scenes in Vancouver.
Carney’s voice appeared to crack as he described the warmth of the Filipino-Canadian community.
His team confirmed that the PM has also spoken with British Columbia Premier David Eby, and has conveyed his condolences and offered the federal government’s full support.
We will soon get back on Carney’s plane and head for what is expected to be a more sombre, adjusted programme in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Canadian PM says he is heartbroken after 'car-ramming attack'
Mark Carney says the strength and resilience of Filipino community is exemplified by the term bayanihan, which refers to civic unity and cooperation.
“We will comfort the grieving, we will care for each other, we will unite in common purpose”.
The press conference has now ended. Please stick with us as we bring you the key lines from his address.
The prime minister stresses that he is in communication with local officials in the province and the city, including the British Columbia premier's office and the Vancouver mayor's office.
He goes on to say that the loved ones of the nine people killed on Saturday night are living every family's nightmare.
My "deepest condolences" and wishes for strength go out to those injured and others impacted, he says.
I join all Canadians in mourning with them, he adds.
Carney says authorities have confirmed one person is in custody, and it's believed they acted alone.
He says he was briefed overnight by his national security and intelligence adviser, as well as the public safety minister, about the situation.
"Currently, we do not believe that there is any active threat to Canadians," he says.
He adds that he is also working closely with local law enforcement, along with provincial and municipal officials.
Mark Carney next confirms that police are calling the incident a "car ramming attack".
The PM thanks first responders and says an investigation is ongoing to understand how and why the attack happened.