2024 National Day of Mourning - BC ceremonies and events

The National Day of Mourning honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness caused by their work. This is one of the most sacred days on our calendar.

Sadly, in 2023, 201 claims of workers who died were reported to the WCB by end of February 2024, the fourth highest number in the past ten years. Only 175 of these reported claims were accepted by the WCB.

Every year, on April 28, workers, families, employers, and others come together at events held around the province to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces.

Day of Mourning events will take place in communities around the province. For a full list of events and resources, see link: https://www.dayofmourning.bc.ca/.

We encourage friends, coworkers and members to attend an event near you.

CARIBOO

Prince George
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Worker’s Memorial Statue
Patricia Blvd & Queensway St., Prince George
10:30 am

Vanderhoof
Friday, April 26, 2024
District of Vanderhoof Municipal Office
160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof
11:00 am


KOOTNEYS

Castlegar
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Kinsman Park
910 2nd St, Castlegar
11:00 am

Cranbrook
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Rotary Park
100 10th Ave, South Cranbrook
1:00 am

Prince George
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Worker’s Memorial Statue
Patricia Blvd & Queensway St., Prince George
10:30 am

Nelson
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Lakeside Park fields at the Worker’s Monument
(near the concession)
Nelson
11:00 am

Trail
Sunday, April 28, 2024
10:45 am: March to ceremony
Worker’s Monument across from Trail Memorial Centre (Union Hall, 910 Portland St.)
11:00 am: Ceremony
1051 Victoria St, Trail
 

LOWER MAINLAND

Abbotsford
Friday, April 26, 2024
Abbotsford City Hall – Civic Plaza
32315 South Fraser Way
10:30 am

Richmond
Lafarge
Friday, April 26, 2024
Lafarge Canada
7911 No. 9 Rd, Richmond
11:00 am

Vancouver International Airport
Friday, April 26, 2024
Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe
International Terminal, Level 3
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond
11:00 am

Fisherman’s Memorial
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Fisherman’s Memorial - Garry Point Park
12011 Seventh Ave, Richmond
12:00 pm

Gibsons
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Dougall Park
Gower Point & South Fletcher Rd, Gibsons
11:00 am

Sechelt
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Seaside Centre
5790 Teredo St., Sechelt
11:00 am

New Westminster
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Westminster Pier Park
1 Sixth St., New Westminster
11:00 am

Squamish
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Worker’s Monument 
O’Siyam Park (downtown), Squamish 
11:00 am

Surrey
Friday, April 26, 2024
City of Surrey Operations Centre
6651 148 St., Surrey
7:30 am

Vancouver
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver
10:30 am
This event will be live-streamed at https://www.dayofmourning.bc.ca/.

NORTH EAST

Dawson Creek
Friday, April 26, 2024
Worker’s Memorial Sculpture - Dawson Creek City Hall
10105 – 12A Street, Dawson Creek
10:30 am

Fort St. John
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Festival Plaza in Centennial Park
9505 100 St, Fort St John
11:30 am

Hudson's Hope
Friday, April 26, 2024
Festival Plaza in Centennial Park
9904 Dudley Dr., Hudson’s Hope
11:00 am
 

NORTH WEST

Fort St. James
Friday, April 26, 2024
Worker’s Memorial
477 Stuart Dr. West (District Office)
11:00 am
 

SKEENA-NORTH COAST

Kitimat
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Worker’s Memorial at Rock at Centennial Park
Tsimshian Ave, Kitimat
11:00 am


THOMPSON OKANAGAN

Kamloops
Sunday, April 28, 2024
St. Andrews on the Square
159 Seymour St, Kamloops
6:00 pm

Kelowna
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Ben Lee Park
900 Houghton Rd, Kelowna
12:00 pm

Penticton
Friday, April 26, 2024
Gyro Park Bandshell
55 Main St, Penticton
10:00 am

Salmon Arm
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Marine Peace Park
750 Marine Park Dr, Salmon Arm
11:00 am

Vernon
Friday, April 26, 2024
Vernon City Hall
3400 30th St, Vernon
10:30 am

VANCOUVER ISALND-COAST

Courtney
Friday, April 26, 2024
Simms Park Pavilion
5th St, Courtney
10:00 am

Lake Cowichan
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Forest Workers Memorial Park
46-58 South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan
10:00 am

Nanaimo
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Pioneer Waterfront Plaza
90 Front St, Nanaimo
12:30 pm

Parksville
Friday, April 26, 2024
Parksville Beach
193 Beachside Dr, Parksville
5:00 pm

Port Alberni
Sunday, April 28, 2024
United Steelworkers Hall
4904 Montrose St, Port Alberni
10:00 am


We'll mourn the dead and fight for the living. That means we recommit to our efforts to protect the safety and well-being of working people by:

• improving workplace health and safety,
• rigorously enforcing occupational health and safety regulations – and holding those who violate them to account,
• preserving the dignity of the thousands of workers who suffer injury or illness, and
• ensuring full compensation to workers who have been hurt at work.

Together, we'll do all we can to reach the goal we all share: a province where every worker can go home safe and healthy at the end of every workday.