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

VICTORIA, BC, Dec. 5, 2014 /CNW/ - The Public Service Alliance of Canada Victoria Regional Women's Committee is sponsoring a candlelight vigil at Holland Park in Victoria on December 6^th, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada.

This year, December 6^th marks the 25^th anniversary of the murder of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal.  The Public Service Alliance of Canada Victoria Regional Women's Committee and the City of Victoria will unveil a permanent memorial to their memory.

Members of the public will reflect on violence against women, call upon the federal government to announce a national action plan to deal with all forms of violence against women, and collect donations for local women's organizations.

• What: End Violence Against Women Candlelight Vigil
• When: 4PM to 5:30PM, Saturday December 6^th 2014
• Where: Holland Park - on Dallas Road between S. Turner & Government Street. Victoria, BC

Scheduled Speakers:

• Lisa Helps, Mayor of Victoria
• Marianne Alto, Victoria City Councillor
• Bob Jackson, Regional Executive VP, Public Service Alliance of Canada
• Laurent Haviernick, brother of Maud Haviernick, a victim of the École Polytechnique shootings
• Robyn Benson, National President, Public Service Alliance of Canada

SOURCE: Public Service Alliance of Canada

Patrick Bragg, PSAC, [phone]