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World says final goodbyes as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest after state funeral

World says final goodbyes as Queen Elizabeth laid to rest after state funeral

LONDON — The queen who ruled the United Kingdom and served as Canada's head of state for seven decades was carried to her final resting place on Monday after a grand state funeral attended by world leaders and watched by everyday people across the gl
In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

Canadians rose early on Monday to watch Queen Elizabeth's state funeral service in groups or at home, saying they felt a sense of history occurring before their eyes. Canada's longest-serving head of state died on Sept.
Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

Horgan says he regrets child-care frustrations around last-minute holiday

Premier says province has collective agreements that say if the federal government mandates a holiday, that holiday is also in effect in B.C.
Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Victoria's own 'Queen Elizabeth' hangs up her royal robes

Carolyn Sadowska has appeared as the Queen for 38 years in commercials, at conventions, in parades and at innumerable parties. She started impersonating the monarch shortly after taking an evening class in improv comedy.
West Vancouver man queues 9 hours to pay last respects to Queen

West Vancouver man queues 9 hours to pay last respects to Queen

A West Vancouver man who's been a lifelong monarchist stood in a nine-hour lineup in London this week to pay his last respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Burnaby RCMP's ex-musical ride members honoured Mounties to lead Queen's funeral procession

Burnaby RCMP's ex-musical ride members honoured Mounties to lead Queen's funeral procession

"When the Queen spoke of us, she would say ‘my Mounties,'" remembers Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Kyle Kifferling from his time with the musical ride. Members of the ride will lead Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession Monday.
Editorial: A fond farewell to a gracious Queen

Editorial: A fond farewell to a gracious Queen

For millions of people, Queen Elizabeth II represented stability and constancy in turbulent times.
Queen's death highlights debate over future of monarchy in Canada

Queen's death highlights debate over future of monarchy in Canada

SFU history professor Nicolas Kenny speaks about the future of the monarchy in Canada and the change in the political landscape.
North Shore locals share fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II following her death Thursday

North Shore locals share fond memories of Queen Elizabeth II following her death Thursday

North Van, West Van locals recall their close encounters with the popular monarch - including a few secret sightings
Queen's death will leave void in Canada, says Victoria monarchist

Queen's death will leave void in Canada, says Victoria monarchist

Bruce Hallsor says Canada was a “young, unformed entity” when Elizabeth became Queen, and wouldn’t be the same country without her