June 28th is the 5th anniversary of the hottest day ever recorded in Victoria, part of the week-long heat dome which was the deadliest weather disaster in modern Canadian history (over 600 people died, just in BC). Join Victoria Coolkit and a number of other organizations in remembrance, solidarity, and commitment to protecting communities from future extreme heat events and other climate disasters.

Many of the deaths in Victoria happened in James Bay, and this commemorative walk from Ogden Point along Dallas Road to Mile Zero (Douglas Street) aims to ensure that these lives lost will not be forgotten. (The starting point is the Ogden Point sun dial at Dallas Rd and Dock St.)

Everyone is welcome, and each will receive a paper fan with information about the initiative to provide cooling for all and how to get involved in local climate action groups.

Organized by Climate Justice Victoria, Victoria Coolkit, Seniors for Climate Victoria and the Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment in collaboration with the BC Heat Collaborative.

If are interested in volunteering at the event, either as a marshall or by carrying a giant puppet, please contact coolkit@victoriadra.ca.