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w w w .in si de H AL TO N .c om | O A K VI LL E B EA VE R | W ed ne sd ay , A pr il 2 3 , 2 0 1 4 | 6 Day of Mourning a time to reflect No one should say goodbye to a loved one as they leave for work and never see them again because of a preventable death. We must all live, play -- and work -- safely. It's our right and our responsibility. That's why the Oakville and District Labour Council will join others next Monday (April 28) to recognize a day that was founded in Canada. A National Day of Mourning event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Oakville Central Library, 120 Navy St. People from across town will gather to remember workers who have been killed or injured on the job in Canada. The aim of the annual event is to publicly renew the commitment to � ght for the safety of the living, as well as mourn for those workers who have died. While the Day of Mourning event began in Cana- da, it is now commemorated in more than 70 coun- tries across the globe. Here in Oakville, resident representatives of la- bour, politicians, the business community and in- dividuals will gather at the workers memorial out- side the Central branch to commemorate the Day of Mourning. "We invite all residents of Oakville to join us on this solemn occasion," said Tim Batke, second vice- president of the Oakville and District Labour Coun- cil. "It is important to remember those who lost their lives on the job, and also to educate people so that no more lives are needlessly lost in the workplace." "Every man and woman should have the expecta- tion of safety in the workplace, especially our young people who are especially vulnerable," said Oakville Ward 2 Town Councillor Pam Damoff, who is assist- ing with the event this year. There will be guest speakers, who will share sto- ries of personal loss while reminding residents the importance of safety in the workplace. On Dec. 28, 1990, the Government of Canada passed the Workers Mourning Day Act, which es- tablished an of� cial day observed every year to com- memorate workers injured on the job, killed, dis- abled or who suffer from occupational illnesses. This day is also intended to show Canadians' con- cern for occupational health and safety. April 28 is now that day. Let's work together to improve laws and practices to ensure everyone who goes to work, returns home from work, safely. As we look to the past and honour those lost, the day is just as much about looking to the future, so people -- those established in their workplace and especially young people new to their jobs -- will learn and remember they have the right to say 'No' and they do not have to put their lives at risk when at work, reminds Dave Millar, president of the Oakville and District Labour Council. Let's all be safe, while at play and at work. For more information, visit www.oakvilledayof- mourning.ca or e-mail info@oakvilledayofmourn- ing.ca. Letter to the Editor Editorial "Connected to your Community" The Oakville Beaver welcomes letters from its readers. Letters will be edited for clarity, length, legal considerations and grammar. In order to be published all letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the author. Letters should be addressed to: The Editor, Oakville Beaver, 5040 Mainway, Burlington ON L7L 7G5 or via e-mail to; ablack- burn@oakvillebeaver.com. The Beaver reserves the right to refuse to publish a letter. Drivers must remember they're at a school Getting all the facts about these donkeys As a father who works from home, I have picked my kids up from school for the past six years. I now refuse to enter the school parking lot. It is astounding to see drivers -- in an el- ementary school parking lot where children are running around -- driving with excessive speed, double parking, blocking traf� c, parking in handicap spots, stopping in clearly marked No Stopping zones, driving while on cellphones and, worst of all, driving the wrong way down clearly-marked, one way aisles. People just don't care. A child is going to be hit or killed. Recently, within two minutes I saw three cars driving the wrong way. The week before, same thing. When I emailed my concerns last year to the school explaining this was a liability issue and an accident waiting to happen, I was ignored. When I sent a second complaint in a few months ago I was told, "We are monitoring the situation." No one appears to be "monitoring the situation." Kevin Rogers, Oakville Re: Celebrating Easter, Oakville Beaver, Friday, April 18, 2014 Thank you for the wonderful photo and informa- tion about our Palm Sunday procession at St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church that was held with the help of two donkey friends. We just wanted to let people know that the donkeys came from the Donkey Sanc- tuary of Canada, a wonderful agency that cares for animals who have been abused, neglected or are unwanted. Check out the sanctuary's website at www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca or consider a visit to their sanctuary near Guelph. Rev. Canon Joseph Asselin, Rector St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church Pilgrim Wood School students, from left, Hannah Thomas, Kashish Pathak, Myra Mian, Lauren Chiasson and Kavya Pathak welcome guests to the school's inaugural Environmental Film Festival for Earth Month. With the theme of Inspire. Motivate. Change, the festival is open to the public. Last Thursday, it screened Disney's Wall-E. Tomorrow (Thursday, April 24) If You Build It, will be shown, telling the story of how teachers and students can transform a community. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Also featured are various local environmental community booths, a speaker at 6 p.m. and the � lm at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://pw� lmfest.tk. | photo by Inger MacKenzie - special to the Beaver E A R T H M O N T H F E S T I V A L 447 Speers Road, Oakville ON, L6K 3S4 General Inquiries: (905) 845-3824 Editorial Department: (905) 632-0588 Classi� ed Advertising: (905) 632-4440 Circulation: 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington (905) 631-6095 Editorial and advertising content of the Oakville Beaver is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. 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