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Elected officials, dignitaries mark coronation of King Charles in Ottawa
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
OTTAWA – The federal government honoured the coronation of King Charles III, Canada’s new head of state, with a ceremony of its own in the nation’s capital this morning. Elected officials and dignitaries attended the ceremony in Ottawa with speeches, musical performances and special unveilings. Leaders of federal parties, including the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian politicians offer congratulations to King Charles on Coronation Day
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
The coronation of King Charles III took place early Saturday morning in London’s historic Westminster Abbey, prompting well-wishes from across Canada. Here’s what people had to say: “Today, we ring in the reign of His Majesty King Charles III and reaffirm Canada’s enduring commitment to the Commonwealth. As we celebrate this momentous occasion, let us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau, Simon take in pageantry of Britain’s first coronation in 70 years
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
LONDON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and astronaut Jeremy Hansen were among the Canadian dignitaries inside Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning to witness the coronation of King Charles III. A drizzle fell as the Canadian delegation entered the historic church. Indigenous leaders were also on the Canadian guest list, including Assembly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal-watchers shun sleep to watch coronation of King Charles III
By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
About 30 royal-watchers gathered in the middle of the night at Victoria’s 144-year-old Union Club, shunning sleep so they could celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Donna Otto said she wanted to be part of history, even though it meant being up when most Canadians are slumbering. “At the same time that it’s happening, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau, Simon arrive at coronation along with other Canadian dignitaries
By Morgan Lowrie, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
LONDON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and their spouses are among the Canadian delegation who have entered Westminster Abbey to witness the coronation of King Charles III. The Canadian contingent also includes astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is set to travel to the moon next year as part of the Artemis mission. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evacuation alerts expanded as floodwaters rise on some B.C. rivers, creeks
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
Hundreds of residents in British Columbia’s southern and central Interior have been warned they may have to leave quickly if floodwaters move in. Flood warnings, watches and advisories cover about half of the province, although the areas most under threat are the Boundary and Thompson regions. Heavy rain on Friday and today following a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A feast for the eyes’: Canadians prepare to celebrate King’s coronation
By Emily Blake, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
People across Canada are preparing to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III this weekend, the first coronation in seven decades, with watch parties, commemorative pins and public events. The coronation service at Westminster Abbey in London begins at 11 a.m. local time Saturday. Buckingham Palace has said the ceremony will “reflect the monarch’s role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No winning ticket sold for Friday’s $23 million Lotto Max jackpot
By The Canadian Press on May 5th, 2023
There was no winning ticket sold in Friday’s Lotto Max $23 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on May 9 will be an estimated $28 million... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2022 National Newspaper Awards winners list
By The Canadian Press on May 5th, 2023
The National Newspaper Awards for 2022 were awarded Friday night. Here is a list of the winners. — Arts and Entertainment: Charles-Éric Blais-Poulin and Marissa Groguhé, La Presse. — Joan Hollobon Award for Beat Reporting: Sean Fine, Globe and Mail. — Stuart M. Robertson Award for Breaking News: Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post. — Breaking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Globe and Mail, La Presse top winners at 2022 National Newspaper Awards
By The Canadian Press on May 5th, 2023
TORONTO – The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the 2022 National Newspaper Awards, collecting nine prizes at a gala in Toronto Friday. The Globe’s Grant Robertson set a record for most career wins with his ninth award, this time in the sports category for a three-part series on the Hockey Canada scandal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Several thousand people forced from homes as wildfires burn across Alberta
By Emily Blake and Angela Amato, The Canadian Press on May 5th, 2023
Several thousands of people were ordered to leave their homes as 92 wildfires burned across Alberta on Friday. “Everybody’s out, everybody’s alive, nobody’s injured,” said Steven Lacroix, managing director of Alberta Emergency Management Agency. Thirty-one fires were listed as out of control as of Friday evening, when an evacuation order was issued for the town ... Read More »
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