{"id":952,"date":"2025-04-28T10:16:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamdistrict250.ca\/?p=952"},"modified":"2025-04-28T10:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:16:38","slug":"april-28th-day-of-mourning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamdistrict250.ca\/?p=952","title":{"rendered":"April 28th DAY OF MOURNING"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'><\/div>\n<p><strong>April 28th<\/strong>&nbsp;is the labour movement\u2019s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we will gather in communities across the country. As we mourn for the dead, the Canadian Labour Congress continues to fight for the living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find an event near you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c\/o \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iamaw.ca\/author\/frank\/\">frank<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YUKON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yukon Federation of Labour<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Yukon Worker\u2019s Memorial in Shipyards Park, 100 Ogilvie Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 0G6<br>April 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br><a>Contact: Teresa Acheson, President,&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"mailto:yfl@yukonfed.com\">yfl@yukonfed.com<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/yukonfed.com\/events\/dom2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/yukonfed.com\/events\/dom2025\/<\/a><br>Live stream will also be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NORTHWEST TERRITORIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yellowknife<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>Northern Territories Federation of Labour, Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, 4570 48 St., Yellowknife<br>April 28, 2025, Noon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BRITISH COLUMBIA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campbell River, Courtenay and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>TBD<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:crcdlc@gmail.com\">crcdlc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East Kootenay District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Rotary Park, 134 10 Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2P4<br>April 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Shelley Balfour, Secretary,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ekdistrictlabourcouncil@gmail.com\">ekdistrictlabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fraser Valley Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Location: TBD<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fvlcinfo@gmail.com\">fvlcinfo@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kamloops and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Pleasant Street Cemetery<br>1055 8th Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 3W6<br>April 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Lois Rugg, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kdlcpresident@gmail.com\">kdlcpresident@gmail.com<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kdlc.ca\/\">https:\/\/kdlc.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kitimat-Terrace and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Coast Mountain College, Terrace Campus \u2013 5331 McConnell Avenue, Terrace, B.C.<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact: Harleigh Hansen, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ktdlcinfo@gmail.com\">ktdlcinfo@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nanaimo, Duncan and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event \u2013 in three locations:<br>1) Forest Workers Memorial Park \u2013 46-58 S Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0<br>April 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Pioneer Waterfront Plaza \u2013 28 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9<br>April 28, 2025, 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Parksville Beach -193 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5<br>April 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nddlc.labour@gmail.com\">nddlc.labour@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Westminster District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event.<br>Westminster Pier Park \u2013 1 \u2013 6th Street New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Janet Andrews, Secretary-Treasurer,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admin@nwdlc.ca\">admin@nwdlc.ca<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwdlc.ca\/\">https:\/\/www.nwdlc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Central Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Connaught Park \u2013 Workers Memorial Statue \u2013 1112 Connaught Dr. (Corner of Patricia Blvd and Queensway Ave), Prince George, BC V2L 3X5<br>April 28, 2025, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Matt Baker, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nclcboard@gmail.com\">nclcboard@gmail.com<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentrallabour.ca\/\">https:\/\/www.northcentrallabour.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Okanagan Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Ben Lee Park \u2013 900 Houghton Road Kelowna, BC V1X 2J8<br>April 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Cheryl Stone, Recording Secretary,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nolcrecording@gmail.com\">nolcrecording@gmail.com<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklabour.org\/\">https:\/\/www.oklabour.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Port Alberni &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>TBD<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:portalbernidlc@gmail.com\">portalbernidlc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prince Rupert Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Pacific Mariners Memorial Park (Mariners Park), 101 1st Avenue East,<br>Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3X4<br>April 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Terri-Lynne Huddlestone, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:huddlestoneterrilynne@gmail.com\">huddlestoneterrilynne@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunshine Coast Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event \u2013 in two locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Workers\u2019 Memorial Plaque, Spirit Square, 5790 Teredo St. Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Worker\u2019s Memorial Plaque, Dougall Park, 339 Aldersprings Rd., Gibsons, BC V0N 1V8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sclabourcouncil@gmail.com\">sclabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Victoria Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Event<br>Workers Memorial, Camosun College (near Parking Lot 3) \u2013 3100 Foul Bay Rd., Victoria, BC V8P 5J2<br>April 28, 2025, at 11:30 a.m.<br>Contact: Victoria Labour Council,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:vlcbc@telus.net\">vlcbc@telus.net<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/victorialabour.ca\/events\/day-of-mourning\/\">https:\/\/victorialabour.ca\/events\/day-of-mourning\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>West Kootenay Labour Council<br><\/strong>Day of Mourning Event<br>Rotary Lakeside Park (worker memorial beside the soccer concession), 306 Elwyn St, Nelson, BC V1L 6G4<br>April 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Mike van Hellemond, Treasurer,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mike@ibew1003.org\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:kootenaylabourcouncil@gmail.com\">kootenaylabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/westkootenaylabour.ca\/\">https:\/\/westkootenaylabour.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ALBERTA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Red Deer and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony, wreath laying<br>Bower Ponds Stage, 4715 Fountain Dr, Red Deer, AB T4N 6W4<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact: RDDLC \u2013 Kyle Johnston,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rddlc1@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rddlc1@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wood Buffalo and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>Howard Pew Parks \u2013 Waterways, Fort McMurray<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact: WBDLC \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:omer.hussein@hsaa.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">omer.hussein@hsaa.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calgary &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Wreath Ceremony<br>City of Calgary Workers Memorial, Edward Place Park, City Hall (SE corner)<br>April 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Alex Shevalier, President 403-819-4159<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecdlc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.thecdlc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edmonton &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>29th Day of Mourning Ceremony 2025<br>Wreath Ceremony &amp; Lunch<br>Broken Families Obelisk \u2013 Grant Notley Park 11603 Street-100 Avenue<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Greg Mady, President 780-940-6797<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edmontonlabour.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/edmontonlabour.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lethbridge and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>CUPE Local 70 Workers Memorial Site, Mountain View Cemetery, 1210 Scenic Drive South<br>April 28, 2025, 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Medicine Hat &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>Medicine Hat Memorial Arboretum<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SASKATCHEWAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saskatoon &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>Civic Square 222 3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon<br>April 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Don McDonald, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sdlc@sasktel.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sdlc@sasktel.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regina &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>Regina City Hall, 2476 Victoria Avenue<br>April 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.<br>(Alternate indoor location Regina Union Center<br>2709 12th Avenue Regina)<br>Contact: Dee Wagner, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wagnerdee5@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wagnerdee5@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United Mine Workers of America Local 7606<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Candlelight Ceremony<br>Coal Car Monument, Estevan Courthouse<br>1016 4 St, Estevan, SK S4A 0W5, Canada<br>April 28, 2025, 4:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Ashley Johnson, 306-421-1925,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:umwaashley2017@outlook.com\">umwaashley2017@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weyburn &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>TC Douglas Cavalry Centre, 400 \u2013 10th Avenue<br>April 28, 2025, 5:30 p.m.<br>Contact: Wanda Bartlett, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:wbartlett@sasktel.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wbartlett@sasktel.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moose Jaw &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>Moose Jaw Union Center, 1402 Caribou St. W Outside \u2013 (bad weather inside hall)<br>April 28, 2025, 6:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Deidre Wilson, President&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mjdlcpresident@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mjdlcpresident@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MANITOBA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brandon &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Gathering<br>Brandon City Hall, 410 \u2013 9th St., foyer area<br>April 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m.<br>Light lunch to follow at labour council office, 435M Rosser Ave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manitoba Federation of Labour<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Gathering<br>Union Centre, 275 Broadway, Winnipeg<br>April 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m., Leaders Walk starts 11:30 a.m., ceremony at Workers Memorial at noon.<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mfl.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MFL.ca<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManitobaLabour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ManitobaLabour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thompson Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning<br>Ceremony<br>USW Local 6166\/TLC, Union Hall, 19 Elizabeth Dr. Thompson<br>April 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ONTARIO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cornwall District Labour Council<\/strong><br>City of Cornwall \u2013 Injured Workers\u2019 Memorial, Lamoureux Park<br>April 27, 2025; 11:00 am<br>Contact: Louise Lanct\u00f4t, President<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sudbury &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony: Laurentian University, Fraser Auditorium<br>April 28, 2025; 9:30 a.m.<br>Contact: Jessica Montgomery,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:president@sudburylabour.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">president@sudburylabour.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sault Ste Marie &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony: Grand Gardens, 68 Dennis St., Sault Ste. Marie<br>Monday, April 28, 2025; 10:00 a.m.<br>Contact: Michelle McLeave, 705-941-8589<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peel Regional Labour Council<\/strong><br>Flower City Community Campus, Milestones of Labour Monument<br>8850 McLaughlin Rd S #1, Brampton<br>April 28, 2025; 10:00 a.m.<br>Contact: Ram Selvarajah, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:president@prlc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">president@prlc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Durham Regional Labour Council<\/strong><br>Memorial service<br>April 28, 2025; 11:00 a.m.<br>City of Oshawa \u2013 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa<br>Reception to follow at the Art Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa.<br>Speeches will be given, flowers to be laid at wreath, bagpipe player will perform with light reception to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Waterloo Regional Labour Council<\/strong><br>Worker\u2019s Memorial Monument at Waterloo City Hall<br>100 Regina Street South, Waterloo<br>April 28, 2025; 10:30 a.m.<br>Contact: Mike Miller, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:president@wrlc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">president@wrlc.ca<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/waterloolabour.ca\/events\/day-of-mourning-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/waterloolabour.ca\/events\/day-of-mourning-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grey Bruce Labour Council<\/strong><br>Events in two locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) Chesley Community Centre Arena<br>129 4th Ave SE, Chesley<br>April 25, 2025; 10:30 a.m.<br>Contact: Chris Stephen,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:acjstephen@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acjstephen@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) Hanover Heritage Square<br>358 10th Street, Hanover<br>April 28, 2025; 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact: Hazel Pratt,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:peacegirlhp2@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peacegirlhp2@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Timmins &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>McIntyre Community Centre \u2013 85 McIntyre Rd, Timmins<br>April 28, 2025; 10:30 a.m.<br>Contact: JP Desilets, 705-274-3400<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stratford &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Ceremony<br>Monday, April 28, 2025; 10:30 a.m.<br>Day of Mourning Monument \u2013 Upper Queen\u2019s Park Stratford<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Stratlabour@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stratlabour@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lindsay and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>Sunday, April 27; beginning at 1 pm, Victory Park in Lindsay<br>Contact: Susan Sainsbury, 1-705-772-9607,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:elasus1313@yahoo.com\">elasus1313@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peterborough &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>2025 Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>Peterborough City Hall (outside by the flagpole), 500 George Street North<br>April 28, 2025; 10:45 a.m.<br>Contact: Marcia Steeves, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ptbolabour@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ptbolabour@gmail.com<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/peterboroughlabour.ca\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/peterboroughlabour.ca\/events\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kingston District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Memorial Ceremony<br>Mc Burney Park Irish cross site<br>April 28, 2025; 10:45 a.m.<br>Union flags welcome<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Simcoe Muskoka &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony \u2013 Tudhope Park, 450 Atherley Rd, Orillia<br>April 28, 2025; 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact: Mike DeRose,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:president@nsmdlc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">president@nsmdlc.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toronto and York Region Labour Council<\/strong><br>April 28, 2025<br>11:00 a.m.<br>The Woodbridge Memorial Arena, 5020 Highway 7, Woodbridge<br>12:00 p.m.<br>Larry Sefton Park, 500 Bay Street, Toronto<br>Contact: Jennifer Huang,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jhuang@labourcouncil.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jhuang@labourcouncil.ca<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.labourcouncil.ca\/events\/\">Events \u2013 Toronto and York Region Labour Council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orangeville &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Workers Monument at Orangeville Town Hall<br>87 Broadway Orangeville<br>April 27, 2025; 12:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Sania Wadalia, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:swadalia@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swadalia@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ottawa District Labour Council<\/strong><br>CLC Monument<br>Vincent Massey Park<br>April 28, 2025; 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Huron &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Ceremony<br>Sunday, April 27, 2025; 1:00 p.m.<br>Across from Huron Historic Gaol<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:drmacaulay@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drmacaulay@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Guelph and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Ceremony<br>Sunday, April 27, 2025; 1:00 p.m.<br>Goldie Mill Park, 75 Cardigan St., Guelph<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:gdlabourcouncil@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gdlabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Northumberland District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Lucas Point Park, 94 Willmott St., Cobourg<br>April 28, 2025; 4:15 p.m.<br>Contact: Dan Tobin, President,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:labourcouncilnorthumberland@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">labourcouncilnorthumberland@gmail.com<\/a><br>Website (if available): Events \u2013 Northumberland Labour Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windsor and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Ceremony at Coventry Gardens Monument of the Injured Worker<br>4714 Riverside Dr. E.<br>Sunday, April 27, 2025; 2:00 p.m.<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Office@wdlc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office@wdlc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>North Bay &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>200 McIntyre St E, North Bay<br>April 28, 2025; 4:30 pm<br>Contact: Crystalynn Bos,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nbdlabourcouncil@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nbdlabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oakville &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Centennial Square<br>120 Navy Street, Oakville<br>April 28, 2025; 2:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Mark Stupple, Financial Secretary&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:finsecodlc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finsecodlc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barrie and District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Barrie City Hall<br>70 Collier Street, Barrie<br>April 28, 2025; 3:45 p.m.<br>Contact: Anne Marie Brunner, president&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:barrielabourcouncil@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">barrielabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thunder Bay &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony \u2013 130 Brodie St. N<br>April 28, 2025; 5:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Carlos Santander-Maturana \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@tbdlc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@tbdlc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hamilton &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Hamilton City Hall<br>71 Main St W, Hamilton<br>April 28, 2025; 5:30 p.m.<br>Contact: Anthony Marco, President&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:amarco@rogers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">amarco@rogers.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leeds and Grenville Labour Council<\/strong><br>Ceremony is at the Brockville Museum<br>5 Henry Street, Brockville<br>April 27, 2025; 1:00 p.m.<br>The Labour Council is also holding a Day of Mourning Poster Contest.<br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:leedsandgrenvillelabourcouncil@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leedsandgrenvillelabourcouncil@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brantford &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Lorne Park, 15 Colborne Street West, Brantford<br>April 28, 2025; 5:00 pm<br>Contact: Roxanne Bond, 519- 209-2154,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:roxannebond1@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roxannebond1@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara Regional Labour Council<\/strong><br>Contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nrlc.clc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nrlc.clc@gmail.com<\/a><br>(Multiple events)<br>April 28, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Catharines<\/strong><br>7:30 a.m.<br>Welland Canal Workers\u2019 Monument<br>Lock 3 on the Welland Canal Parkway- west side of of the Canal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Catharines<\/strong><br>8:00 a.m.<br>Monument dedicated to Four Fallen Workers<br>Under the St. Catharines Skyway<br>Welland Canal Parkway \u2013 west side of the canal, under the bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara-on-the-Lake<\/strong><br>9:15 a.m.<br>Monument located at Centennial Arena<br>1557 Four Mile Creek Rd., in Virgil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara Falls<\/strong><br>10:30 a.m.<br>Monument located at Niagara Falls City Hall<br>4310 Queen St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fort Erie<\/strong><br>11:45 a.m.<br>Monument located at Fort Erie City Hall<br>1 Municipal Centre Dr., along Highway 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Port Colborne<\/strong><br>1:00 p.m.<br>Monument located in H.H. Knoll Park on sugarloaf St., beside the hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welland<\/strong><br>2:00 pm<br>Monument located beside the canal in Merritt Park<br>151 King St.<br><br><strong>Port Robinson<\/strong><br>3:00 p.m.<br>In Memory of Robyn Lafleur<br>Esquire Canada explosion site (1999)<br>125 South St. N.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>St. Catharines<\/strong><br>4:00 p.m.<br>Monument located at St. Catharines City Hall<br>50 Church St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Niagara Region<\/strong><br>5:15 p.m.<br>Monument located at the Region of Niagara Headquarters<br>1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEW BRUNSWICK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bathurst &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Bathurst Day of Mourning Monument<br>Bathurst Heritage Museum<br>360 Douglas Ave, Bathurst, NB&nbsp; E2A 4S6, near Sacred Heart Cathedral<br>Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.<br>Contact: Serge Plourde, 506 252-6331 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ksplourd@rogers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ksplourd@rogers.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edmundston &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Monday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m.<br>Park next to City Hall on the Canada road.<br>Contact: Lorn Martin at&nbsp;506 737-7063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miramichi &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Newcastle Town Square<br>141 Henry Street, Miramichi, NB<br>Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Ryley Hallihan, 506 625-2574 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ryleyhallihan@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ryleyhallihan@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moncton District Labour Council<br><\/strong>Day of Mourning Event<br>Bore Park, Moncton, NB<br>April 28, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<br>Labour Council President:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:melandjade@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">melandjade@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saint John &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Monument<br>Frank &amp; Ella Hatheway Labour Exhibit Centre at Rockwood Park.<br>55 Lake Drive South, Saint John, NB&nbsp; E2K 5S3<br>Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Jean Marc Ringuette, 506 635-1221 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jeanmarc@ibew502.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jeanmarc@ibew502.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Restigouche &amp; District Labour Council<\/strong><br>Dalhousie Lions Club<br>410 Adelaide Street<br>Dalhousie, New Brunswick<br>Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.<br>Contact: Brian Arsenault, 506 686-4050 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:arsefourteen@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arsefourteen@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRINCE&nbsp;<strong>EDWARD&nbsp;<\/strong>ISLAND<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PEI Federation of Labour<\/strong><br>Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.<br>St. Paul\u2019s Anglican Church Hall<br>101 Prince St, Charlottetown, PEI<br>Reception to follow.<br>Contact: PEI Federation of Labour: 902-368-3068 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:peifed@pei.aibn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peifed@pei.aibn.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NOVA SCOTIA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nova Scotia Federation of Labour<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds<br>April 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.<br>Wreath-laying after the ceremony.<br>If you would like to order a wreath, please contact: Flower Trends. Lisa (the owner) has multiple locations, but said we should order through her Dartmouth location, as it\u2019s the largest, and is also where her ribbon printer is. The number there is 902-434-5150, and orders should be placed no later than April 21<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;to meet their cutoff.<br>Contact: Joan Wark at NS Federation of Labour:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:joan@nslabour.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>joan@nslabour.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annapolis Valley Labour Council<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>Kentville Memorial Park \u2014 at Workers\u2019 Memorial Stone Monument<br>April 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.<br>There will be an opportunity for wreath-laying if you wish.<br>It will be followed by a reception at the District Labour Council Office at 362 Main Street, Kentville.<br>Contact: Leslie Campbell at Annapolis Valley Labour Council \u2013 email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lccp66@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>lccp66@hotmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pictou County Injured Workers\u2019 Association<\/strong><br>Day of Mourning Ceremony<br>6 PM at Steeltown Park, 119 Park Street, Trenton, N.S.<br>If you would like to order a wreath: Mc Keans Flowers: 902-752-4146. They will deliver all the wreaths to the park the day of the ceremony.<br>Contact: Mary Lloyd:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:marypciwa@eastlink.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>marypciwa@eastlink.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 28th&nbsp;is the labour movement\u2019s most solemn day, but also one to refocus our commitment to preventing future workplace injuries and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. 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