One of the victims of SaturdayB次元官网网址檚 terrorist attacks in London has been identified as Christine Archibald of Castlegar.
According to a released statement, she had recently moved to Europe to be with her fianc茅.
The statement reads: B次元官网网址淲e grieve the loss of our beautiful, loving daughter and sister. She had room in her heart for everyone and believed strongly that every person was to be valued and respected.B次元官网网址�
B次元官网网址淪he lived this belief working in a shelter for the homeless until she moved to Europe to be with her fianc茅. She would have had no understanding of the callous cruelty that caused her death.B次元官网网址�
The statement also included an encouragement to turn grief into action.
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Premier Christy Clark also issued a statement on the death of Archibald.
B次元官网网址淵esterday, terrorists carried out several attacks in the heart of London. One of the victims was from British Columbia.
B次元官网网址淭he individuals who carry out these acts of hate want to change us. They want to sow fear and division. Ultimately, they want us to turn on each other. They will never succeed.
B次元官网网址淎s her family and province mourn, we must never forget who we are - and the diversity that makes us strong.
B次元官网网址淢y thoughts, and those of all British Columbians, are with Chrissy ArchibaldB次元官网网址檚 family, her friends, and all those who knew and loved her.B次元官网网址�
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau has issued a statement regarding the attacks, B次元官网网址淐anada strongly condemns the senseless attack that took place last night in London, United Kingdom, which killed and injured many innocent people. I am heartbroken that a Canadian is among those killed.
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B次元官网网址淲e grieve with the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones, and wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery.
B次元官网网址淟ondoners and people across the United Kingdom have always displayed strength and resilience in the face of adversity. We recently witnessed this after the attacks in Manchester and in the Westminster area of London. This time will be no different.
B次元官网网址淭hese hateful acts do not deter us; they only strengthen our resolve. Canadians stand united with the British people. We will continue to work together with the United Kingdom and all our allies to fight terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice.
B次元官网网址淭he Government of Canada will not comment further at this time out of respect for the family.B次元官网网址�
Deepest sympathy to family and friends of Christine Archibald of Castlegar BC, killed yesterday in attack. We mourn with you.
B次元官网网址� Elizabeth May (@ElizabethMay)
