National Day Of Remembrance Vigils Set For Friday

A number of South Shore organizations are preparing to host events later this week to raise awareness about violence against women. Each December 6, Canadians commemorate the lives of the 14 women who were singled out for their gender and murdered in the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique Massacre. Vigils will be held right across the country recognizing Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Executive Director of Harbour House in Bridgewater, Katherine McCarron says it's important to raise awareness year round.



Special ceremonies will be held on Friday at the Fire Hall in Bridgewater at 7:00pm and Central United Church at 6:45pm in Lunenburg.