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'We have only ever known one Queen': Prominent Canadians react to the Queen's death
The Queen has died at the age of 96. Here is some of the reaction from notable Canadians: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "She was our Queen for almost half of Canada's existence. And she had an obvious...
Sep 8, 2022
"We go into care mode": Parkland Ambulance paramedics among responders to murders on James Smith Cree Nation
When the mass murder on James Smith Cree Nation began, calls for help to local paramedics quickly turned into mutual aid calls for ambulances from all over the region. Among the groups responding were...
Sep 8, 2022
Nova Scotia's mass shooting inquiry receives warning about its recommendations
HALIFAX - The inquiry into the mass shooting in Nova Scotia heard today from experts who warned that the federal and Nova Scotia governments have a poor track record when it comes to implementing reco...
Sep 8, 2022
What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?
OTTAWA - Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mo...
Sep 8, 2022
P.A. fire department seeing 480 per cent increase in false alarms
The Prince Albert fire department is being called out to a large number of false alarm calls.From 2019 to 2021, they averaged around one false alarm call a day. However, they've responded to 145 since...
Sep 8, 2022
A list of Canadian Governors General who served under the late Queen
Until her death on Sept. 8, the Queen was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She also served as Canada's official head of state, a role in which she was supported by the Governor General...
Sep 8, 2022
The Queen visited Canada more than any other country during her long reign
HALIFAX - It wouldn't be a stretch to suggest the Queen held a special place in her heart for Canada. As an ardent world traveller, she visited this country more than any other during her reign, and s...
Sep 8, 2022
Charles has long history with Canada, but must step into the spotlight as King
MONTREAL - As he stood between wind-whipped Canadian flags on a podium in Iqaluit in 2017, Prince Charles recalled his official first visit to Canada's North nearly half a century earlier. "I have nev...
Sep 8, 2022
A list of the Queen's visits to Canada over the years
The Queen has lavished much attention on Canada over the years. Here's a look at her official visits to Canada: ___ 1951: Her inaugural visit to Canada was made while she was still Princess Elizabeth....
Sep 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch and one of the longest reigning heads of state in history, has died at the age of 96.Early Thursday morning, reports from Buckingham Palace ind...
Sep 8, 2022
