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"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
Sunchild First Nation celebrates new agreement and opportunities for its children, youth, and families
Sunchild First Nation's elected leaders, staff, and citizens are celebrating a major milestone and new opportunities created to improve local child and family services delivery and to enhance the well...
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
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
Transition to King Charles as Canada's head of state automatic after Queen's death
OTTAWA - As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after 70 years on the throne, it's pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada's governance. The monarch remains the constitutional...
Sep 08, 2022
Stretch Drive: Blue Jays in control of playoff destiny with four weeks to go
A series win over the Baltimore Orioles this week gave the Toronto Blue Jays some much-needed breathing room in the American League playoff race. Canada's lone Major League Baseball team is in control...
Sep 08, 2022
Police: Official's DNA found at slain reporter's crime scene
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Las Vegas sheriff's office says an arrested public official's DNA was found at the site of an investigative reporter's slaying. The Las Vegas-area elected public official was arre...
Sep 08, 2022
Canadian Press NewsAlert: The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a statement. The announcement came hours after the pa...
Sep 08, 2022