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Elected officials, dignitaries mark coronation of King Charles in Ottawa
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 dignitar...
May 6, 2023
Charmaine Crooks elected Canada Soccer president at annual meeting in Saint John
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - Charmaine Crooks has been elected president of Canada Soccer. The former Olympian beat out former Canada Soccer vice-president Rob Newman for the top elected job at the governing bo...
May 6, 2023
King Charles III crowned in historic coronation ceremony
He waited longer than any other heir in history, but the crown is finally upon King Charles III's head.The King entered through the great west door of Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning as the choi...
May 6, 2023
Canadian politicians offer congratulations to King Charles on Coronation Day
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...
May 6, 2023
King Charles III to be crowned at Westminster Abbey
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III is being crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony built on ancient traditions, at a time when the monarchy faces an uncertain future. The monarch traveled to...
May 6, 2023
Trudeau, Simon arrive at coronation along with other Canadian dignitaries
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 C...
May 6, 2023
'A feast for the eyes': Canadians prepare to celebrate King's coronation
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 co...
May 6, 2023
Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine's air force claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, the first known time the country ...
May 6, 2023
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians in West Bank raid
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinians during a military raid in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. A local armed group said the pa...
May 6, 2023
Evacuation alerts expanded as floodwaters rise on some B.C. rivers, creeks
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 hal...
May 6, 2023