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Day of Mourning • April 28
Every year, WorkSafeBC, along with the B.C. Federation of Labour and the Business Council of British Columbia, co-host a public ceremony to remember workers who have lost their lives as a result of work-related accidents or occupational diseases.
This year, the Day of Mourning ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 10 a.m., at the Workers' Memorial in Vancouver's Hastings Park. Families, workers, employers, and other interested parties are invited to attend.
News release: Thousands to recognize B.C. workers who died on the job
Day of Mourning ceremony program (PDF 2mb)
Map to Workers' Memorial in Hastings Park (PDF 477kb)
Day of Mourning fact sheet (PDF 206kb)
Day of Mourning poster (PDF 1.5mb)
Toolbox meeting guide (PDF 894kb)
Day of Mourning ceremonies around the province (PDF 46kb)
Visit the online memorial
You're also invited to visit the Day of Mourning web site and dedicate a flower in memory of someone who has died as result of their job.
Order decals and posters
To order Day of Mourning decals and posters, e-mail dayofmourning@worksafebc.com. Please include the number of posters or decals you'd like, as well as your name, address, and contact phone number.
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