April 19, 2024

Candlelight vigil held for murdered Mission mom

A grieving community gathered in the hundreds at a Mission park last night to remember a young mother who was killed. Over 300 people, candles in hand, showed support for the family of Rachel Pernosky, whose body was found in Chilliwack Tuesday. She leaves behind a one year old son. "This community's heart is breaking. I know yours is just broken … [Read more...]

Jack Layton candlelight vigil at Vancouver Art Gallery tonight

A candlelight vigil is being organized for Vancouver, to join cities across Canada tonight to remember Jack Layton.  Holly Page says she was moved, by the outpouring of reaction to Layton's death this morning, to create a Facebook event for a candlelight vigil. Page says she wants the vigil to unfold organically, with people … [Read more...]