Media Advisory - End Violence Against Women Candlelight Vigil, December 6th

VANCOUVER, Dec. 6 /CNW/ - The Public Service Alliance of Canada Victoria Regional Women's Committee is sponsoring a candlelight vigil in Victoria, December 6th. Along with other community groups, they will commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, reflect on violence against women, and gather donations for local women's organizations.

What: End Violence Against Women Candlelight Vigil

When: 5:15PM to 6:15PM, Monday December 6^th 2010

Where: Grounds of the BC Legislature, Victoria BC

Scheduled Speakers:

• Dean Fortin, Mayor of Victoria
• Heidi Exner, Victoria Women's Sexual Assault Centre Board Member
• Joan Morris, Elder from Songhees Nation
• Virginia Vaillancourt, PSAC Victoria Regional Women's Committee Chair

For further information:

Patrick Bragg, PSAC Communications Officer, cell: [phone]