After a man rammed his car into a crowded Filipino festival in Vancouver, B.C., Portland-based Claire Rush and Seattle-based Manuel Valdes and Lindsey Wasson crossed the border to relieve Toronto correspondent Rob Gillies, who was immersed in Canada’s election coverage.
The U.S.-based team took a collaborative, visually driven approach to overcome logistical challenges and limited weekend resources. They handled a packed agenda that included witness interviews, user-generated content, live video, vigils, court appearances, and visiting dignitaries.
With two cameras and a LiveU, Valdes led live shots while Rush focused on gathering interviews, B-roll, and verifying UGC. The team produced strong, high-impact video coverage that played widely across AP platforms.
From Los Angeles, Chris Weber crafted the main story while Hannah Schoenbaum delivered a gripping narrative. On day two, Rush pivoted to the grief within Vancouver’s Filipino community, and Gene Johnson led a follow-up takeout.
Wasson’s widely published photos and key witness contacts were critical in securing visuals and interviews that set AP’s coverage apart from competitors.
The team’s fast, comprehensive, and coordinated reporting ensured AP’s leadership on a breaking news story with significant local and international resonance.
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