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flag A March 1, 2026, gathering honored Gilles Comtois, a homeless man killed in a stabbing, by providing warmth and community to those in need.

flag A community gathering on March 1, 2026, outside The Ottawa Mission honored Gilles Comtois, who died after being stabbed near the Rideau Centre on February 19. flag Organized by Segetlab Haile, known as Ziggy Man, the event provided winter clothing, hot food, and drinks to people in need, many of whom knew Comtois. flag Attendees shared personal memories and held up photos, remembering him as a dedicated community member who had survived a similar stabbing in October 2025. flag Haile, leader of the group Protect the Rise, said the gathering aimed to foster dignity, connection, and hope amid ongoing efforts to support homeless and marginalized individuals despite limited funding.

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