An entire fishing crew died when their boat was overtaken by a sudden storm. All bodies were recovered by the coast guard. The fishermen were identified and the community came together to organise an aid effort for the families in mourning. Eventually, a monument was built in their honour.
An explosion led to a mine filling suddenly with water. While most miners were able to get out, a few died. An investigation is going on to determine whether safety concerns raised weeks ago had finally been acted upon. In the meantime, memorial services were held for the dead and a relief effort on behalf of their families has been started.
A truck driver died when her truck left the road on the highway. Witnesses driving by at the time say road conditions were treacherous, and police had earlier advised motorists to avoid driving if possible. The driver leaves in mourning a husband and three young children.
Another female sex worker was found dead today. There was nothing in the media reports to say whether the murder may have been related to the slayings of other sex workers this same month. None of the reports mentioned whether she may have had family to care for, or survivors to mourn her. One authority was quoted as saying the killing was regrettable, but since she had chosen a dangerous profession, her death should not come as a surprise. “She made her bed, and now she sleeps in it,” said one authority.
The above stories are fictitious, but only to a point. For a good presentation on this, go to the Audio Files page of the New Brunswick Advisory Council on the Status of Women, locate “Sex Workers in the Maritimes Talk Back” and click on “Click Here To Listen.”
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