Monday will be a day off for some Canadians to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
The National Day of Mourning coincides with Her Late Majesty’s State Funeral in London, which begins at 7 a.m. Atlantic Time.
It has been designated a one-time holiday for federal public service workers across the country, which includes Service Canada and Canada Post.
But Ottawa left it up to each province and territory to determine whether they would also mark it as a holiday, and to what extent.
The decision has led to confusion and frustration for many Canadians from coast to coast.
New Brunswick observes National Day of Mourning
In New Brunswick, all provincial government offices and public schools will be closed for the day.
It will be treated as any other holiday for management and non-union employees in Parts I, II, and III of the provincial public service.
This includes central government departments and agencies, as well as the anglophone and francophone public school systems.
“While government offices and public schools will be closed, this holiday will be optional for private sector businesses and employers,” the province said in a news release.
Many people were left wondering whether medical appointments that were scheduled for Monday will proceed.
Horizon Health announced that normal operations will continue at all of its hospitals and that all appointments, surgeries and services will proceed.
However, Horizon-operated health centres and community-based programming will be closed for the day.
A provincial commemorative service for the late Queen Elizabeth II will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton.
The service will be by invitation only due to limited space but will be livestreamed in English and in French on GNB’s YouTube channels.
A procession of honour will take place to the cathedral from Government House prior to the ceremony.
Saint John
Saint John City Hall will be closed, along with city offices on Rothesay Avenue and Adelaide Street. That also means the regularly scheduled Common Council meeting has been rescheduled for Sept. 26.
Saint John Transit will operate as usual, and garbage and compost collection will follow its regular schedule. The City Market will be open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Residents will be able to watch the funeral for free at Imperial Theatre uptown. Doors will open at 5:45 a.m., and tea and coffee will be provided.
Grand Bay-Westfield
The Grand Bay-Westfield Town Office will be closed.
The Royal Canadian Legion Bayview Branch 22 will conduct a memorial service at the Grand Bay-Westfield Cenotaph, located across from the Canada Post office at the intersection of Woolastook Drive and River Valley Drive. The memorial service will begin at 10:45 a.m. and will be followed by two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
Rothesay
Rothesay Town Hall will be closed. Residents can still access 24/7 service by calling 506-848-6600.
Quispamsis
Quispamsis Town Hall and all town facilities will be closed.
Hampton
Hampton Town Hall and all town facilities will be closed. 24/7 Emergency Service is available by calling 506-832-6065.
The Royal Canadian Legion Hampton Branch will hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph at 11 a.m.
Sussex
Sussex Town Office and all non-essential services will be closed.
Sussex Corner
Sussex Corner Village Office will be closed.
Alma
Alma Village Office will be closed. Household waste collection will still occur.
Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews Town Hall will be closed. The Royal Canadian Legion Passamaquoddy Branch 8 will host a memorial service at the Market Square Cenotaph at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at the Anglican Parish Hall at 75 King Street.
Grand Manan
Grand Manan Village Office will be closed.
St. Stephen
St. Stephen Town Hall and the Garcelon Civic Centre will be closed.
