National Day of Mourning

Posted Apr 28, 2011 06:39:38 AM.

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Today is the national day of mourning for those killed on the job. Flags will be at half mast at city buildings as well as others throughout the day with a ceremony planned for Vincent Massey Park.

The popular gathering spot is also the site of the worst tragedy on the job in Ottawa’s history when a bridge collapse in the 1966 killed 9 workers and injured 50.

The ceremony begins at 12:30 this afternoon.

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