Prince George, B.C.- Today is the Day of Mourning, a day set aside to  commemorate those who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of their job.

In B.C. last year, 128 workers died and  62,144  were injured .

A ceremony will take place  at  noon today at the Workers’ Memorial  which is located at the  corner of Patricia Boulevard and Queensway in Prince George.

The Canadian Labour Congress held the first Day of Mourning ceremony on April 28, 1984, making Canada the first country to formally commemorate workers killed at work.

There is a special Day of Mourning Commemoration Site online, where you can make a dedication in the name of a fallen or injured worker.  There is no cost involved.