A music festival in Vancouver turned into a riot that's believed to have caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage late Sunday after organizers announced the night's headliner wouldn't be performing because of an illness. "It is our understanding that there was additional damage to property outside of Hastings Park, in the community and to local businesses. © Liam Britten/CBC Vancouver police officers outside the PNE after a riot erupted at Breakout Festival on Sunday. Hundreds of attendees travelled from across the province to attend the two-day festival, paying up to $350 for a ticket. "Though no major injuries have been reported, there are likely thousands of dollars in property damage," the statement read.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2022 23:59 UTC