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A night of Filipino celebration in South Vancouver turned tragic as a speeding SUV crashed into a festival crowd, leaving 11 dead and over 20 injured. The Lapu-Lapu Festival, meant to uplift the community, now stands as one of Vancouver’s darkest days.

April 27: Xerox patents touch screen tech, Babe Ruth’s jersey sells for record, LEGO opens its first store in the U.S., Apple unveils AirTag, and the SBA is officially created.

Tensions spike as Pakistan suspends a key peace treaty and closes airspace after a deadly Kashmir attack, warning India over water rights. The standoff threatens economic fallout across South Asia.

April 26: Xerox PARC births Ethernet, Chernobyl reshapes global energy policy, Amazon acquires Audible, Tesla announces first profit, and World IP Day celebrates creative entrepreneurship.

Tariffs are hitting small businesses in Canada, the U.S., and worldwide, forcing owners to adapt to rising costs and supply chain chaos. Today’s top stories reveal the pressures and resilience of entrepreneurs in a turbulent 2025.

Vancouver Whitecaps stun Lionel Messi and Inter Miami with a 2-0 win at BC Place in the Concacaf semifinal first leg. Berhalter and White score

April 25: First DNA structure paper published, Xerox debuts first commercial mouse, LinkedIn launches, World Intellectual Property Day begins, and FedEx launches same-day delivery.

Klaus Schwab steps down as WEF Chair, Peter Brabeck appointed interim leader. Explore the implications for global dialogue and leadership.