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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon speaks of Queen's affection for her 'second home,' Canada

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon speaks of Queen's affection for her 'second home,' Canada

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the British monarch's representative in Canada, said in a televised statement Thursday evening that the late Queen was fond of Canada and considered this country to be her "second home.
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'The end of an era': Greater Victoria remembers long-serving monarch

'The end of an era': Greater Victoria remembers long-serving monarch

A steady stream of people dropped by Government House on Thursday to sign a condolence book for the Queen
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Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

Queen Elizabeth's legacy to live on in B.C.: Premier John Horgan

VICTORIA — The life of Queen Elizabeth is being celebrated in British Columbia upon news of her death. British Columbia Lt.-Gov.
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'We have only ever known one Queen': Prominent Canadians react to the Queen's death

'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.
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Queen's death forces Conservative party to readjust plans to announce next leader

Queen's death forces Conservative party to readjust plans to announce next leader

OTTAWA — The death of the Queen has prompted the Conservative Party of Canada to rethink how it plans to announce its next leader.
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Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

Transition to King Charles III as Canada head of state automatic after Queen's death

OTTAWA — As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after her 70 years on the throne, it's pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada's governance.
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How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

How the Queen's death will affect British Columbians

Condolence books for British Columbians to sign will be available in Victoria and Vancouver.
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B.C.’s British merchants, customers mourn Queen’s passing

B.C.’s British merchants, customers mourn Queen’s passing

British-born shopkeepers in Steveston, B.C. connect with customers upon Queen Elizabeth II's death
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A timeline of every B.C. visit made by the Queen

A timeline of every B.C. visit made by the Queen

With over 20 trips, Queen Elizabeth II visited Canada more than any other country during her 70-year reign. We look back at when she made it to B.C.
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'But where is her crown?': The day the Queen came to Fort St. John

'But where is her crown?': The day the Queen came to Fort St. John

4,000 turned out in seven degree weather and "gale force" winds to welcome Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip to Fort St. John in May 1971
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