Vigil for Émilie Maheu in Alexandria

A grieving community gathered with candlelight and song Wednesday night to remember a young Alexandria mother allegedly killed by her former boyfriend, the father of her 22-month-old child.

• Dozens hold candlelight vigil in Alexandria for slain mother [Ottawa Citizen]

Emilie Maheu was last seen Oct. 11 leaving her workplace in Alexandria, Ont. Police have now charged a 25-year-old man with first-degree murder. [OPP]

Richard Quesnel was among those who shared memories of Emilie Maheu at a vigil on Wednesday. Maheu was found dead Oct. 13 and her former partner Brandon Smeltzer has been charged with first-degree murder.

• Alexandria gathers to remember Emilie Maheu [CBC News]

• Murder charge laid in death of South Glengarry woman [CBC News]