People across Canada came together on June 12, 2016, holding vigils for the victims of the shooting that took place in a gay bar in Orlando, Florida, earlier that day.
LGBT communites in the country responded swiftly to mourn and show their support. Here are just some of the vigils that happened in Canada (and more are planned later in the week):
Vancouver
#Vancouver stands with #Orlando. A vigil with hundreds was held at the art gallery last night. pic.twitter.com/4Q9m9hd0UD
Advertisement— Sheila Scott (@Sheila_Scott) June 13, 2016
Strength in silence. More than 300 turn out at #Vancouver vigil for #Orlando shooting victims @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/E0wbNo18P7
— Kristen Robinson (@KRobNews1) June 13, 2016
The victims of the #Orlando shooting, and their loved ones, are in our thoughts. #WeAreOrlando pic.twitter.com/i1RcV1HpwR
— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) June 13, 2016
Ottawa
Hundreds gathered at Ottawa’s Human Rights Monument last night for a vigil for Orlando shooting victims. pic.twitter.com/SoTH8R3Knv
— Andrew Foote (@amkfoote) June 13, 2016
The crowd is completely silent at #Ottawa Vigil for #Orlando pic.twitter.com/j0VqpecbAz
— Stuart Hickox (@StuartHickox) June 13, 2016
Tonight’s vigil in Ottawa – a tribute to all the victims of #Orlando. We must stand strong, spread love, & remember. pic.twitter.com/XGGOhj8mHx
— Kevin Krikst (@KevinKrikst) June 13, 2016
Toronto
Thousands gathered in Toronto at a vigil for the #Orlando shooting victims: https://t.co/GH4vAvI2QM pic.twitter.com/2Kx5lqPJiI
— BuzzFeed Canada (@BuzzFeedCanada) June 13, 2016
Crowd forming in Toronto for vigil for victims of Orlando shooting. Here for @vicecanada pic.twitter.com/LdKEPI75Co
— Rachel Browne (@rp_browne) June 13, 2016
Was at the Toronto vigil for #Orlando at the 519. Huge crowd. Great speeches. Touching moments of solidarity. pic.twitter.com/Moct4FCXci
— Steph Ouaknine (@StephInTeevee) June 13, 2016
Saskatoon
People here lighting candles, hugging, bringing signs of support at Saskatoon stands with #Orlando vigil. @CBCSask pic.twitter.com/COYlUlofMF
Advertisement— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) June 13, 2016
Candlelight vigil for #Orlando taking place now at city hall in Saskatoon #yxe @CBCSaskatoon @CBCSask pic.twitter.com/8YehNnEKy4
— FrancoisB (@Notthebeebs) June 13, 2016
Calgary
Calgary Police on standby to keep #YYC4Orlando vigil safe. #yyc #OrlandoShooting #LGBTQ #Pride #Orlando pic.twitter.com/WHsUglswnK
— Kate Adach (@KateMedia) June 13, 2016
Candle light vigil in #Calgary for our #LGBTQ families in #Orlando. pic.twitter.com/2KmJSyHiQD
— GWDker (@willellsworth11) June 13, 2016
Whitehorse
Whitehorse vigil marks Orlando shooting https://t.co/FMtxpofCu2 pic.twitter.com/irkTgYLVNN
— Whitehorse / Yukon (@WhitehorseYTRR) June 13, 2016
Winnipeg
’Collective grief’: Winnipeg vigil to honour victims of Orlando shooting https://t.co/WmHYDi0aRj pic.twitter.com/77R35V8uVI
— CBC News (@CBCNews) June 12, 2016
Quebec City
Vigil in Quebec City in memory of our fallen LGBT friends in #Orlando great turn out @CNN @cnnbrk #OrlandoStrong pic.twitter.com/hPzLJsCAl3
— kevin albert (@realkevinalbert) June 13, 2016
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