News release

Condolence Page for Rehtaeh Parsons

Nova Scotians mourning the loss of Rehtaeh Parsons can express condolences and send sympathies to her family through an online page at www.novascotia.ca/condolences .

Marilyn More, Minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, is co-ordinating Nova Scotia's response to the tragic events that led to the death of Ms. Parsons.

"The Parsons family are in our thoughts and prayers and I know all of Nova Scotia stands behind them at this difficult time," said Ms. More. "This is a time to care and be kind to one another."

The province will collect the messages and prepare a book of condolences for the family.