It is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

It marks the day on December 6th, 1989 when a man murdered 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal.

A couple of events are happening today in the area.

The Campbell River & North Island Transition Society is holding a Vigil at the Laichwiltach Family Life Society.

Community members are invited to gather in the gymnasium for a moment of silence at 11am & a vigil at 12pm to honor women, whose lives have been lost due to gender-based violence.

There will be drumming, speakers, information booths, a Remembrance ceremony for the 14 victims from Quebec & more. 

The Comox Valley Transition Society will also host a vigil on the plaza of the Comox Valley Art Gallery from noon to 1 p.m.

Community members are invited to gather for speakers, songs, lighting remembrance candles, and the traditional laying of roses.

It’s from 12- 1 p.m., for more information, visit Comox Valley Art Gallery.

For details on both events, hit the links.

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Campell River

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Comox Valley