A day after a mass shooting in Quebec City left six dead and several more wounded, two critically, vigils are being organized across the Greater Toronto Area to remember the victims.
For those who want to attend, here is a list of some of the events being held Monday evening:
- Mississauga vigil and prayer in front of Mississauga City Hall between 5:30 and 7 p.m.
- In Solidarity With Centre Culturel Islamique, Muslims & Refugees in front of Hamilton City Hall between 6 and 7 p.m.
- Solidarity vigil in front of Burlington City Hall between 6 and 7 p.m., candle lighting to occur after 6 p.m.
- Quebec Shooting: Vigil on Gould Street near Ryerson University in downtown Toronto between 6:30 and 9 p.m.
- Candlelight walk by Coxwell Avenue and Gerrard Street E. in east-end Toronto between 7:45 and 9 p.m.
Toronto officials and institutions have been reacting to the shooting throughout the day.
Mayor John Tory released a statement on Monday, calling the attack an “unspeakable tragedy” and urging everyone to “reject all acts of fear, hatred and violence.”
“Islamophobia and acts of hatred and violence against any group have no place in Toronto, and I ask the people of Toronto to come together to support our Muslim citizens and Canadians of all faiths and backgrounds,” Tory said.
David Shum contributed to this report.