TOP STORY - Paused transit service and a moment of silence: How the GTA will observe the Queen's funeral on Monday
The longest-serving monarch in British history died on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle. A state funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey for the Queen, which is expected to be thousands of guests, including Canadian dignitaries led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Several municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area have made plans to commemorate the Queen's funeral on Monday.The city says its officials and staff will observe a moment of silence at 1 p.m. in the city hall's Peace Garden, which was dedicated by the Queen during her 1984 visit.Meanwhile, TTC vehicles and the city's ferries will pause for 96 seconds in honour of the Queen. In addition, the city says its ferries will sound their horns at the start and end of the tribute.
City operations, including MiWay buses, will pause for 96 seconds at 1 p.m. and observe a moment of silence. The Civic Centre clock tower will also be dimmed on Monday evening. The local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion will be holding a service of remembrance at 10:55 a.m.
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