Fort St. John and Dawson Creek to mark Day of Mourning for victims of workplace deaths

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The cities of Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are marking the annual Day of Mourning for people who tragically lost their lives on the job. 

The City of Fort St. John and the BC General Employees’ Union will host a ceremony and group walk in Festival Plaza on April 28th, starting at 11:45 a.m.

“Let’s come together as a community to honour the memory of B.C. workers lost to workplace injury or disease with a group walk,” said the city in an April 2nd Facebook post.

Festival Plaza is located at 9505 100th Street. The city announced the group walk’s route in an April 9th Facebook post.

This will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony where food and drinks will be provided. 

In Dawson Creek, a ceremony will be held on the front lawn of City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

“The Annual Day of Mourning Ceremony is a solemn moment to reflect on their sacrifices and reinforce our commitment to workplace safety,” the City of Dawson Creek said in a March 31st Facebook post. 

Dawson Creek City Hall is located at 10105 – 12A Street.

Both events are free to attend and don’t require registration.