Families honour loved ones killed in downing of Flight PS752 in Iran

Families are commemorating on Saturday the loss of loved ones who died after Iranian forces downed a passenger jet two years ago.

A Ukrainian International Airlines flight was shot down by Iranian forces on Jan. 8, 2020.

More than 100 of the 176 people killed in the crash had ties to Canada.

The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims said part of the ceremony will be virtual, followed by an outdoor vigil in Toronto. The vigil will be held in Mel Lastman Square.

The association said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor John Tory will participate virtually.