Media Advisory - End Violence Against Women Candlelight Vigil, December 6th, Holland Point Park, Victoria

Victoria - The Public Service Alliance of Canada Victoria Regional Women’s Committee is sponsoring a candlelight vigil at Holland Point Park in Victoria on December 6th, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. December 6th marks the anniversary of the murder of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal.

Members of the public will gather to reflect on violence against women and collect donations for local women's organizations.

• What: End Violence Against Women Candlelight Vigil
• When: 5:30PM to 6:30, Thursday December 6th 2018
• Where: Holland Point Park, Dallas Road at Government Street, Victoria BC

Scheduled Speakers:

• Marianne Alto, Victoria City Councillor
• Elizabeth O’Brien, Victoria Women’s Transition House
• Colleen Strong, Public Service Alliance of Canada
• Nancy Sermons, Public Service Alliance of Canada

Media Contact: Patrick Bragg, PSAC - BraggP@psac-afpc.com