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For those lost on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

British High Commission invites the public to sign a book of condolence, and flies flags at half-mast.

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Union flag at half-mast outside British High Commission in Ottawa

Union flag at half-mast outside British High Commission in Ottawa

As a way to pay their respects to those who died in the terrible tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the public is invited to sign a condolence book in the lobby of the High Commission at 80 Elgin Street in downtown Ottawa. The book will be available on Thursday, 24 July from 8am to 5pm.

The British High Commission will also fly its flag at half-mast on 24 July as a mark of respect to those who died on board MH17, including a Canadian and 10 UK citizens.

Published 24 July 2014