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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
A list of the Queen's visits to Canada over the years
The Queen has lavished much attention on Canada over the years. Here's a look at her official visits to Canada: ___ 1951: Her inaugural visit to Canada was made while she was still Princess Elizabeth....
Sep 08, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passes away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch and one of the longest reigning heads of state in history, has died at the age of 96.Early Thursday morning, reports from Buckingham Palace ind...
Sep 08, 2022
Transition to King Charles as Canada's head of state automatic after Queen's death
OTTAWA - As momentous as the death of Queen Elizabeth II may be after 70 years on the throne, it's pretty much business as usual in terms of Canada's governance. The monarch remains the constitutional...
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
Fashion show fundraiser to benefit Food Bank
A fall fashion show fundraiser to help the local Food Bank in the Battlefords is planned for tonight. Organizer Ronda Sayers said the event is a ladies-only night, with a show, dinner, and door prizes...
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
Canadian Press NewsAlert: The Queen, longest-reigning monarch in British history, dies at 96: Buckingham Palace
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state, has died. She was 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a statement. The announcement came hours after the pa...
Sep 08, 2022