Quebecers hold vigil in honour of Brussels attack victims

People across the province of Quebec gatheredWednesday evening to hold vigils in honour of those killed and injured in Tuesday's deadly attacks in Belgium.

At least 30 people were killed and more than 200 wounded in Brussels, prompting officials to lock down the European capital amid heightened security threats.

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel declared three days of national mourning.

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In Montreal, a vigil was scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesdayoutside in front of the Consulate General of Belgium in Montreal, at 999 De MaisonneuveBoulevardWest.

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre tweeted that he would take part, and heinvited all Montrealers to join him.

The first to arrive carried flagsand also taped a large Belgian flag to thebuilding's side wall.

They placeda giant black, yellow and red flag on the ground, layingflowers and candles beside it.

Then the crowd sang the Belgian national anthem in unison.

In Quebec City, a gathering was organized by the Dlgation Wallonie-Bruxelles Qubec. That vigil is from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the courtyard of the Vieux-Sminaire on Cte de la Fabrique.

Those in attendance were asked toleave messages for the victims in a book of condolences.

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and Quebec City Mayor Rgis Labeaumewere also present.