Local advocates hold ceremony to mark Day of Mourning

Local advocates hold ceremony to mark Day of Mourning

Local community advocates marked the provincial Day of Mourning with a sombre ceremony at Rotary Park on Tuesday, April 28. The ceremony reflected on those who lost their lives due to workplace illness or injury while also serving as a call to action for creating safer workplaces and job sites. The ceremony was led by the East Kootenay District Labour Council, which also included speakers and representatives from local unions, health and safety …