Vigils, rallies planned in Waterloo Region to honour Muslim family killed in London attack

WATERLOO -- In the wake of an anti-Muslim attack in London, Ont. that killed four members of the same family and left a nine-year-old boy in hospital, many groups in Waterloo Region are planning vigils.

Here are some of the vigils and rallies planned for this week:

MUSLIM SOCIETY OF GUELPH VIGIL & WALK

When: Thursday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 286 Water St., Guelph

In lieu of flowers and candles, residents are asked to contribute a small plant to a memorial garden or donate to the society's Anti-Racism Fund. Masks and social distancing are required.

MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF KITCHENER DRIVE-BY RALLY

When: Friday, June 11, 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: Drive-by Waterloo regional police headquarters at 200 Maple Grove Rd., Cambridge

Residents are asked to wear and display green at the drive-by rally.

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  Mourners place flowers at the scene of a hate-motivated vehicle attack in London, Ont. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Geoff Robins)

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  Muslim Society of Guelph vigil and walk. (Source: MSOG Facebook)

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  Drive-by rally hosted by MAC Kitchener. (Source: MAC Kitchener Twitter)