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'We have only ever known one Queen': Prominent Canadians react to the Queen's death
The Queen has died at the age of 96. Here is some of the reaction from notable Canadians: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "She was our Queen for almost half of Canada's existence. And she had an obvious...
Sep 08, 2022

"The end of an era": Canadians react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Most Canadians have never known a world in which Queen Elizabeth II wasn't their official head of state. News of the longest-serving British monarch's death sent shockwaves of grief across the country...
Sep 08, 2022

'We have only ever known one Queen': Prominent Canadians react to the Queen's death
The Queen has died at the age of 96. Here is some of the reaction from notable Canadians: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "She was our Queen for almost half of Canada's existence. And she had an obvious...
Sep 08, 2022

Nova Scotia's mass shooting inquiry receives warning about its recommendations
HALIFAX - The inquiry into the mass shooting in Nova Scotia heard today from experts who warned that the federal and Nova Scotia governments have a poor track record when it comes to implementing reco...
Sep 08, 2022

What happens to Canada's currency, stamps, place names after the Queen's death?
OTTAWA - Queen Elizabeth II has been a constant presence in Canadians' lives. Her face is engraved on our coins. It graces the $20 bill and is featured on some of our stamps. Even buildings, parks, mo...
Sep 08, 2022

A list of Canadian Governors General who served under the late Queen
Until her death on Sept. 8, the Queen was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She also served as Canada's official head of state, a role in which she was supported by the Governor General...
Sep 08, 2022

The Queen visited Canada more than any other country during her long reign
HALIFAX - It wouldn't be a stretch to suggest the Queen held a special place in her heart for Canada. As an ardent world traveller, she visited this country more than any other during her reign, and s...
Sep 08, 2022

Charles has long history with Canada, but must step into the spotlight as King
MONTREAL - As he stood between wind-whipped Canadian flags on a podium in Iqaluit in 2017, Prince Charles recalled his official first visit to Canada's North nearly half a century earlier. "I have nev...
Sep 08, 2022

Stretch Drive: Blue Jays in control of playoff destiny with four weeks to go
A series win over the Baltimore Orioles this week gave the Toronto Blue Jays some much-needed breathing room in the American League playoff race. Canada's lone Major League Baseball team is in control...
Sep 08, 2022

Police: Official's DNA found at slain reporter's crime scene
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Las Vegas sheriff's office says an arrested public official's DNA was found at the site of an investigative reporter's slaying. The Las Vegas-area elected public official was arre...
Sep 08, 2022

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