The Vancouver man accused of murdering eight people by ploughing a vehicle into a crowded street celebration on Saturday night had been grappling for months with the impact of his brother's murder.

Nepal will issue Everest permits only to climbers with experience of scaling at least one of the Himalayan nation's 7,000-metre (22,965 ft) peaks, according to the draft of a new law aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving safety.

Both the Philippines and Canada are still reeling from the tragedy that occurred last April 27 during a street party celebrating the Filipino-Canadian community.