In a beautiful symbol of unity, hundreds of Kelowna residents visited the Kelowna Islamic Centre to show their support and pay respects to the victims of the attack in Quebec City.
After a terrorist attack on a Mosque in Quebec City rocked the nation, communities across the country have been hosting candle light vigils as a symbol of unity and love.
Braving the cold, Kelowna residents lit candles and listened to multiple speakers, including Mayor Colin Basran, promote a message of love and unity.
"I think as Canadians, we need to stand together and show our love," said Kelowna resident Ty Arcand.
"I've been in tears every day reading what happened and what's going on in the world."
The attack took the lives of six Muslim men, among them civil servants, university professors and fathers.
As the country morns, a strong message of resiliency and strength was spoken throughout the vigil.
"It was extremely heart warming to see how compassionate the Kelowna community is," said Hussein Keshani, who attended the vigil with his family.
When asked how Canada can move forward and learn from the tragedy in Quebec, Hussein said.
"It has to happen on a personal level, everyone needs to reach out to their families and friends and their networks and when you encounter intolerance it's up to every one of us to talk about it and discuss it."
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