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Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a ‘game-changer’ but will take time
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia’s power grid with Yukon would be a game-changer for the territory’s quality of life and economy, but realization would likely take more than a decade. University of Calgary professor Jason Donev says Canada’s north generally lacks the electricity infrastructure taken for granted in the south, and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: MPs elect new Speaker as Ottawa welcomes King and Queen
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Ottawa today to begin their first visit to Canada since the King’s coronation two years ago. Parliament also opened today and MPs voted to select the next Speaker of the House of Commons. Here’s the latest. All times Eastern. — 1:15 p.m. The plane carrying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in Canada ahead of throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles has arrived in Canada for a short visit that will include reading the speech from the throne in Parliament on Tuesday. A plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon were among those greeting the King ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A timeline of King Charles’s royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
MONTREAL — This week’s Royal visit marks King Charles’s first visit to Canada since his coronation two years ago. But the King is no stranger to the country, having visited all provinces and territories during official visits dating back more than 50 years. Here’s a timeline of those visits. 1970 Charles, then Prince of Wales, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in Canada ahead of throne speech
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles has arrived in Canada for a short visit that will include reading the throne speech on Tuesday. A plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of Parliament Hill today with a message for the King as he arrives in the city — respect your treaty partners. The leaders say they also want the federal Liberals to take action on reforming the child welfare system, protecting traditional ... Read More »
2 responsesRoyal watchers await King Charles, Queen Camilla in Ottawa
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Royal watchers gathered in Ottawa on Monday to see King Charles and Queen Camilla begin a two-day royal tour — their first visit to Canada since the King’s coronation two years ago. The highly symbolic visit is happening as Canada copes with U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to upend global trade with tariffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have chosen Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia to be their next Speaker of the House of Commons. His election follows an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute. Conservative MPs Chris d’Entremont and John Nater both put their names forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Post says response to latest union comments coming shortly
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it will respond to its union’s latest negotiation comments as soon as possible as uncertainty caused by the contract dispute weighs heavily on its business. The Crown corporation and its union were back at the bargaining table on Sunday — though not face-to-face — as Canada Post reported that parcel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Francis Scarpaleggia elected House of Commons Speaker
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have elected Francis Scarpaleggia as the next Speaker of the House of Commons. It follows a brief but dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!King Charles, Queen Camilla set to arrive in Canada today
By Canadian Press on May 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Ottawa today to kick off a royal tour — their first visit to Canada since the King’s coronation two years ago. When they land Monday afternoon, the couple will travel to Lansdowne Park — a large events venue in the heart of the nation’s capital ... Read More »
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