Local Journalism Initiative
For Derek and Judy Insley, attending the state funeral for former prime minister Brian Mulroney was an opportunity to honour a man who played a significant role in their personal lives. When the couple learned of Mulroney’s passing on Feb. 29, it was a gut punch. Mulroney died in hospital after a fall at his home in Palm Beach, Fla., at 84 years old. The former prime minister served as the head of Canada's government for more than eight years, in two consecutive terms, from 1984 to 1993. "It’s s