A vigil for missing Greater Sudbury city councillor Michael Vagnini is being held Thursday, Feb. 8 as part of the Walden Winter Carnival.
Vagnini has been missing since Jan. 27. He represents Ward 2, which includes the Walden area.
Searches for Vagnini in recent days by police and search and rescue teams have generated no new information.
The vigil for Vagnini is being held Thursday, Feb. 8 from 8-8:30 p.m. in the TM Davies Community Centre upper lot, following the carnival fireworks.
“This weekend, as our community is gathering, many of us will be thinking about our friend and neighbour Michael Vagnini,” said a statement on the carnival’s website.
“Join us on Thursday after the Carnival’s Opening Night as we share together our hope for his safe return. Let’s light the way home for Michael!”
“It’s a message of hope,” added carnival spokesperson Richard Eberhardt, on the website. “We are coming together as a community while someone important to us is missing. This is our chance to express how much we want to see Michael back home with his family.”