Observing the National Day of Mourning

In April, we pause to remember those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured because of their work.  

22 Nova Scotian families were forever changed by workplace tragedies in 2025. The Day of Mourning is a time to honour their lives and renew our collective commitment to creating safer, healthier workplaces for everyone. A single life lost is one too many. 

Last week’s tragedy is a sobering reminder that behind every number is a person, family, and community facing unspeakable loss. 

Join us on April 28 as Nova Scotians gather to attend ceremonies taking place across the province:

Halifax

Nova Scotia Federation of Labour
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
Nova Scotia Legislature (Province House) outside grounds

Wreaths are available for order from Flower Trends Florists: (902) 434-5150. The cutoff for orders is April 20.

Contact:
Amy Morris, NS Federation of Labour
902-454-6735
accounts@nslabour.ca
NSLabour.ca

Kentville

Annapolis Valley Labour Council
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4-5 p.m.
Kentville's Memorial Park - at Workers' Memorial Stone Monument

Wreaths are available for order from Silver Horse Florist:  (902) 678-4728

Contact:
Leslie Campbell, Annapolis Valley Labour Council
lccp66@hotmail.com

Cape Breton

Cape Breton District Labour Council
Ashby Legion, 35 State Street, Sydney
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.

Wreaths are available for order from MacKillops Flowers: (902) 539-1214

Contact: 
Natasha Hogan - email: natasha.hogan.cbdlc@hotmail.com

Trenton

Pictou County Injured Workers Association
Trenton Park, 119 Park Road, Trenton
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Wreaths are available for order from McKean’s Flowers: (902) 752-4146

Contact: Mary Lloyd - email: marypciwa@eastlink.ca

Virtual Ceremony

Threads of life
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12 p.m. Atlantic
Register for the ceremony here and Threads of Life will send you the Zoom link for the event.

Visit our website to remember those we’ve lost by hearing their stories, and find employer resources to help honour the Day of Mourning in your workplace.