April 28 is the annual National Day of Mourning. 

To mark the day, a ceremony was held at Ben Lee Park in 琉璃神社 with members of the North Okanagan Labour Council, the City of 琉璃神社, and WorkSafeBC, the public, and individuals who have been impacted by workplace injuries or death. 

North Okanagan Labour Council President Nicole Cabrejos found the rain appropriate for the event.

"It signifies some healing, but also I think tears for our friends in the Filipino community based on the events that just happened."

Shortly after 8 p.m. on April 26, a vehicle plowed through a crowd of attendees at Vancouver's Lapu-Lapu festival leaving 11 dead and dozens more injured. Filipino groups in B.C. have rallied together to offer support at .

This is the 41st year of the Day of Mourning in Canada. 

"This year's Day of Mourning has also fallen on another important day," Cabrejos said referring to Federal Election Day. "This election, voters have worker safety and well-being on their minds as they head to the polls. Workers deserve to be represented by politicians who prioritize health and safety as a pillar of worker rights. We gather today to demand better from all levels of government and from employers across the country."

WorksafeBC director of prevention field services Barry Nakahara attended the 琉璃神社 ceremony for the first time. 

"No job is worth a life and safety can't be treated as just a cost of doing business," said Nakahara. "The Day of Mourning is a time to reflect and remember those we have lost, but it's also a time to recommit to looking out for each other and ensure we build a strong safety culture as we move forward."

In 2024, 146 people in B.C. died as a result of a workplace injury or illness.