A day of mourning
Rob Gibson – April 28, 2022 / 9:30 am | History: 367330
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Today we celebrate National Day of Mourning, which is celebrated every year on April 28 throughout Canada.
Workers, families, employers and others in British Columbia are coming together to remember those who lost their lives at work and to renew their commitment to creating healthy and safe jobs.
More than a dozen ceremonies will be held across the province, including Kelowna, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kelowna event will take place at Ben Lee Park in Rutland at noon.
In Kelowna, the mother of Kahlen Vines, one of five people who lost their lives in the tragic crane on Bernard Avenue last year, will speak at today’s event.
Daniel Pritchett will talk about his son and occupational safety when it comes to young people.
Vinnes was one of four young construction workers killed on July 12, 2021, when a crane collapsed during its demolition. A crane boom struck another building, next to the high-rise building, killing another man working in the building.
In addition to Vines, Jared Zuck and brothers Patrick and Eric Stemer died while working on the site, while a fifth victim, Brad Zavislak, was crushed and killed when a crane hit a building next door.
In addition to Pritchett, there is a staff of speakers from WorkSafe BC, Kelowna and the North Okanagan Labor Council, who will speak in honor of those who lost their lives at work.
Castanet will cover the event live.
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