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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 08, 2022
'A stalwart': World mourns Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON (AP) - Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, whose rule saw Britain through decades of change. Elizabeth had been on the throne since 1952,...
Sep 08, 2022
"The end of an era": Canadians react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Most Canadians have never known a world in which Queen Elizabeth II wasn't their official head of state. News of the longest-serving British monarch's death sent shockwaves of grief across the country...
Sep 08, 2022
'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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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 08, 2022
