Folks participating in the second annual Brenda’s Walk for Change. The walk is also held in conjunction with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentNEW GLASGOW – Locals gathered to honor the legacy of victims of intimate partner violence.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Dec. 5, dozens of people from around Pictou County gather at the New Glasgow Fire Department for the second annual Brenda’s Walk for Change. Held by the Pictou County Interagency on Family Violence, the walk along Archimedes Street is held in the memory of Brenda Tatlock-Burke, who was killed by her spouse of many years, in Enfield, on Oct. 18, 2024.Article contentArticle contentArticle content“Today means both remembering my mom and keeping her story alive,” said Tara Graham, Brenda’s daughter. “She was an outgoing person who enjoyed life in all its aspects. It’s important we put a face to all of the women who have lost their lives or who are suffering in silence due to domestic violence.”Article contentThe walk was held one day before the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in support of the victims of intimate partner violence. On Sept. 12, 2024, the Government of Nova Scotia declared an epidemic of domestic violence within the province, which has led to a greater push towards spreading awareness on the issue.Article content Many signs were created for the Brenda’s Walk for Change to support and spread awareness of intimate domestic violence. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle content“We want to inspire support for the family and anyone who may need help,” said Jillian Horne of the Tearrman Society for Abused Women.Article content“This day is important because we’re coming together as a community, raising awareness, and calling for action against violence on women. We encourage people to reach out for support when they recognize the signs and connect with others when they see those signs of intimate partner violence. There have been so many incidents very recently, as part of the current epidemic of violence in our province.”Article contentArticle content Brenda Tatlock-Burke was killed by her husband in October of 2024 in Enfield. Photo by contributedArticle contentCANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN TRENTONArticle contentLater the same day, folks gathered at the Trenton Fire Department for a Candlelight Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The ceremony was held in honor of the 14 women who were killed in the Montreal Massacre, to raise awareness so that a similar event never occurs again.Article content“This is an important day for so many reasons,” said Corporal Sally Rice of the RCMP. “I’ve been an officer for 25 years, and I have seen a lot of violence in my time. Society, as a whole, does not go unaffected by intimate and gender-based violence, and people need to know that there is always help available and there are people who care. It’s never an easy step to take, the first step is always the hardest, but once that step is taken, there are supports that can help you.”Article contentOn Sept. 30, 1992, the body of Beatrice Marie Wright was discovered by her 17-year-old son after being killed by her partner in their home in Stellarton. Pictou MLA Danny MacGillivary was in grade school at the time and remembers the terrible event on Pleasant Street to this day.
Pictou County honors the memories of victims of intimate partner violence
