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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state, has died at age 96. The latest: 4 a.m.

Kevin Ward, who recently retired after 35 years at The Canadian Press, was the news agency's European correspondent, based in London from 2000 to 2004. During his time in England, he covered several milestones in the Queen's reign.

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state, has died at age 96. The latest: 10 p.m. ET Elton John paid tribute to the Queen at his final Toronto show, calling her an "inspiring" presence in his life.

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.

When British Columbian Jason Dorey heard that Queen Elizabeth II had died, he was seized with an urge to share in his grief. So, the resident of Victoria headed to the B.C.

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.

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — There were hugs, tears and calls for change Thursday as Indigenous leaders gathered on the James Smith Cree Nation — a Saskatchewan community struck by a deadly mass stabbing.

VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was set to tell Canadians about new measures to help with the rising cost of living Thursday, but the announcement has been delayed.

OTTAWA — The death of the Queen has prompted the Conservative Party of Canada to rethink how it plans to announce its next leader.

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.