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Long lines of mourners lay flowers near a Canadian flag as people wait to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II near the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Sept. 11, 2022. ( The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette)
The British Columbia government says it will follow the federal government’s lead and honour the national day of mourning to mark the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, Sept. 19.
It says public schools, post-secondary institutions and most Crown corporations will be closed.