National Day Of Mourning

• Southern Alberta woman reflects on son’s death during National Day of Mourning

  On National Day of Mourning, a Medicine Hat mother whose son died on the job shares how she's raising awareness of workplace safety, in hopes of sparing other parents her pain.

  Canada

  Apr 29
  
• National Day of Mourning ceremony held in Kelowna

  Last year there were 175 work-related deaths in B.C., which is six less than 2022 but that number is still higher than other previous years .

  Canada

  Apr 28
  
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• Kingston student’s life forever changed by father’s workplace death

  Alyssa Grocutt's father was killed in a workplace incident when she was 11 years old. She recalls the tragedy on National Day of Mourning, dedicating her life to workplace safety.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
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• 2022 deadliest year for B.C. workers in past decade, calls for action made on day of mourning

  According to the BC Federation of Labour, 241 workers lost their lives as a consequence of their jobs last year, which is the highest yearly death total in the last decade.

  Health

  Apr 28, 2023
• ‘Mourn the dead, fight for the living:’ London, Ont. marks Day of Mourning

  April 28 marks the National Day of Mourning. The London and District Labour Council is remembering those who've suffered work-related disability, disease and death.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• ‘One workplace fatality is simply too many’: Nova Scotians observe Day of Mourning

  A large crowd took part in a moment of silence to mark the National Day of Mourning for those who lost their lives or suffered injury or illness due to their work.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
• ‘Scrambling’: Some B.C. parents, businesses frustrated by closures for queen’s funeral

  Public schools and post-secondary institutions were shuttered as a mark of respect for Britain's longest-reigning monarch, who was laid to rest at the Windsor Castle grounds.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
• Kingston Legion Branch 560 holds memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II

  It was a solemn moment for the roughly 50 people who came out to Legion Branch 560 for the memorial service in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II on the National Day of Mourning.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
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• Okanagan parents react to school closure for National Day of Mourning

  The sudden school closure has left many working parents scrambling to find last minute childcare.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022
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• ICBC and B.C. courts set to close Monday, health services to remain open

  Dr. Kevin McLeod tweeted on Wednesday that his patients are already being notified of cancelled appointments on Sept. 19, due to the holiday marking the queen's funeral.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2022