Take Back the Night Rally and March to Be Held in St. Catharines Tonight

Thursday, 15 September 2022 11:59

By Linda Morgan

Mayor Walter Sendzik will be one of the speakers.

The annual Take Back the Night rally and march will return to St. Catharines tonight.

It will be the first time the event has been held since the start of the pandemic.

The event, which is organized by the Niagara Sexual Assault Centre, looks to raise awareness about violence against women.

The rally will start at 7 PM at Market Square.

Several speakers will be in attendance, including Mayor Walter Sendzik.

A candlelight march will start at 8 PM.

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