A day of remembrance being held for those who have been hurt on the job and those who never made it home from work.
The City
of Saint John observing the National Day of Mourning on April 28 with
flags at all of the City of Saint John facilities including City Hall
being lowered to half-mast in recognition of those who have been injured
or died in the workplace. An official public ceremony marking the day will be held at the Day of Mourning monument at the W. Franklin Hatheway Labour Exhibit Centre in Rockwood Park at noon-hour with City Councillor John MacKenzie speaking on behalf of the city.
The day was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991.
