The Island Book of Condolence is now available to anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to Nova Scotians following last weekend’s tragic event.
“Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we mourn with our sister province the far-reaching impacts of this senseless act of violence. It is in our very nature to want to reach out, to hold our loved ones close and be together in moment of heartache, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic it’s not possible at this time. Even though we cannot physically be together, we must call on our inner strength to find a different way in sharing our sorrow.”
- Premier Dennis King
Islanders are invited to honour the victims, their families and loved ones by sharing an online message of condolence at princeedwardisland.ca/nscondolences.
Beginning at 8:00 p.m. this evening, and every evening until the end of April, the Prince Edward Island government administration building (Shaw Building) in Charlottetown will be lit up in blue to honour the victims and show the province’s support for Nova Scotians, the RCMP and all those grieving.
Nova Scotian music will also be heard around the government complex and an artistic metal crafted silhouette of Nova Scotia will be placed in front of the Shaw Building as a show of solidarity. The metal artwork was produced locally by Atlantic Advantage Power Technologies. Flags have been flying at half-mast across all provincial buildings since the beginning of the week.
“I have seen so many examples of Islanders sharing their grief for our neighbours and for their fellow Islanders who have been touched by this tragedy. There is a long tradition of storytelling and sharing in times of grief that offer comfort and can bring our homes a little closer together as we stay apart,” added Premier King. “Anyone who wants to share a memory, a message of sympathy or a story please add them to our book of condolences.”
The Government of Nova Scotia also invites condolences on Facebook at StrongerTogetherNS or by email to condolences@novascotia.ca.
Media contact:
Amanda Hamel
Executive Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Office of the Premier
(902) 368-4400
ahamel@gov.pe.ca