Day of Mourning, Tuesday, April 28
Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses and deaths.
Please find below the Day of Mourning ceremonies being held in Nova Scotia this year. NSGEU encourages everyone to participate in a ceremony in their community.
Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Kentville Memorial Park — at Workers’ Memorial Stone Monument
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Contact: Leslie Campbell at Annapolis Valley Labour Council – email: lccp66@hotmail.com
Wreaths available for order from Silver Horse Florist: (902) 678-4728
Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00am
Contact: Amy Morris at NS Federation of Labour: (902) 454-6735 / email: accounts@nslabour.ca
Wreaths available for order from Flower Trends Florists: (902) 434-5150.
Cutoff for orders is April 20th
Cape Breton District Labour Council
Ashby Legion, 35 State Street, Sydney
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: Natasha Hogan – email: natasha.hogan.cbdlc@hotmail.com
Wreaths available for order from MacKillops Flowers: (902) 539-1214
Pictou County Injured Workers Association
Trenton Park, 119 Park Road, Trenton
Tuesday, April 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
Contact: Mary Lloyd – email: marypciwa@eastlink.ca
Wreaths available for order from McKean’s Flowers: (902) 752-4146
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