Saint John Mayor Don Darling has reached out to the local Muslim community to let them know they have the support of the city following a terrorist attack on a mosque in Quebec City that killed 6 people and injured 8 others.
We stand in solidarity with Quebec Canada is a diverse and welcoming nation. Our strength is in our diversity.
— Don Darling (@dondarlingSJ) January 30, 2017
Darling says vigils were held across New Brunswick, and with respect, Saint John will let the Muslim community decide on how to move forward.
City and provincial flags have been lowered to half-mast. This is to honor the victims of this… https://t.co/HBWaIXMQEC
— Don Darling (@dondarlingSJ) January 30, 2017
He says he found the entire weekend very difficult because we’re living in a world now in North America where people are being banned, and in the same weekend a “senseless, needless act” was carried out in Quebec City.
The attack took place as protests were held at airports in the United States over President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban applied to 7 countries where Muslims make up the majority of the populations.
Prime Minister Trudeau, in a tweet, also calls it a terrorist attack which he condemns as cowardly.
I am so very sorry for the senseless murder in Quebec last night. #QuebecMosqueAttack My heart goes out to the families/friends affected.
— Wayne Long (@WayneLongSJ) January 30, 2017
Candlelight vigil for Quebec City mosque shooting victims tonight, 8:30pm King’s Square, SJ. Bring candle, though some provided.
— Hilary Creamer (@hilarycreamer) January 30, 2017
