Day of Mourning

• B.C. remembers fallen workers on National Day of Mourning

  One-hundred-and-sixty-one workers died on the job in 2021 according to WorkSafeBC, marking the fourth year in a row work-related deaths in B.C. have increased.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
• Saskatchewan reflects on workplace tragedies on National Day of Mourning

  National Day of Mourning aims to create awareness to prevent further workplace tragedy. WorkSafe Saskatchewan reports that 31 people were killed on the job in the province in 2021.

  Canada

  Apr 28
  
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• Mother of crane collapse victim calls for changes to workplace culture to make safety top priority

  According to the North Okanagan Labour Council, there were 161 work-related deaths in BC in 2021, including eight in the region.  That's 10 more deaths from the year before.

  Canada

  Apr 28
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• Mother of construction worker who died in Kelowna, B.C. crane collapse to speak

  There will be speakers from WorkSafe BC, the City of Kelowna and the North Okanagan Labour Council speaking in honour of a loved one who was injured or died.

  Education

  Apr 27
• COVID-19 crisis brings worker safety to the forefront as the Okanagan marks Day of Mourning

  "[COVID-19] drives the point home that we have to be aware of our own safety and not take risks that will injure ourselves and others."

  Apr 28, 2020
• Lethbridge observes Day of Mourning at Mountain View Cemetery

  Attendees gathered to remember friends and family members lost in a workplace accident.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2019
• B.C. marks Day of Mourning in honour of workers killed on the job

  In 2018, 131 people died in workplace accidents or occupational diseases, including exposure to asbestos.

  Apr 28, 2019
• Kelowna bus driver shares story of assault on Day of Mourning

  The annual day of mourning pays tribute to workers who die or are hurt as a result of their jobs and advocates for prevention.

  Apr 28, 2019
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• ‘Today we mourn, but tomorrow we fight’: Albertans honour 162 workers who died in 2018

  The International Day of Mourning commemorates those who have died in a workplace injury or illness and highlights the need to have safer, healthier practices in place to protect employees.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2019
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• ‘He died trying to provide for us’: Day of Mourning a sombre reminder of workplace safety

  "If you're not safe at work, then what are you coming home to? If you're not even able to come home."

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2019