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King Charles III and Queen Camilla's two-day visit to Ottawa to deliver the throne speech came with a significant price tag estimated at close to $900,000. Costs included hotel accommodations for the Royal household, flights, and an RCMP ceremonial guard. The visit was a rare and historic occasion, as it marked a Canadian milestone in having the monarch personally deliver the speech.
Nearly a million dollars for two days — Canadians wake up to the royal bill.
Environment Canada is forecasting a wet, cold, and windy weekend for the Greater Toronto Area, with some areas expected to receive up to 50 mm of rainfall. Residents are advised to prepare for soaking conditions throughout the weekend. No severe weather warnings have been mentioned beyond the general forecast.
GTA, put down the patio plans — a drenching 50 mm weekend is on its way.
Fire crews responded overnight to a wildfire burning in steep forested terrain near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Authorities report the blaze is currently under control and poses no threat to the public or nearby residences.
Crews battled a steep-terrain blaze through the night near Maple Ridge — homes are safe for now.
A senior Pentagon official has stated that Canada failed to deliver a 'credible' response to a classified U.S. defence proposal. The revelation adds further strain to the Canada-U.S. relationship amid ongoing tensions over military spending commitments and defence delays. Details of the classified document's contents have not been disclosed.
Canada's silence on a secret U.S. defence proposal is straining one of our most critical alliances.
A McGill University study finds that digital literacy education can help elementary school children better distinguish reliable information from fake content online. The research highlights the growing importance of teaching critical thinking skills around media consumption from an early age. Montreal researchers are leading the effort to equip young Canadians with tools to navigate today's information landscape.
Montreal researchers are arming kids with the truth-detecting skills they'll need in a world of online misinformation.
A boat capsized off the coast of Savary Island in British Columbia, killing three clam fishermen. Two men were able to reach shore, but the remaining three were reported missing before being confirmed dead. Police confirmed the victims were engaged in clam fishing at the time of the incident.
Three fishermen lost at sea off B.C.'s Savary Island — a stark reminder of the ocean's dangers.
Penticton city council has approved nearly $130,000 to boost security at the city's waterfront area, citing a rise in police calls to the location. The funding will go toward safety improvements including the installation of additional CCTV surveillance cameras.
A B.C. lakeside city puts $130K toward cameras and calm as its waterfront sees more police calls.
Saskatchewan has launched an independent hospital safety review led by former Saskatoon police chief Clive Weighill. The review is expected to cost the province approximately $1 million. Few additional details about the scope or timeline have been released.
A million-dollar safety review of Saskatchewan hospitals raises questions about what prompted the urgent scrutiny.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will face the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a pre-season CFL game in Saskatoon — the first CFL game held in the city in 35 years. The historic matchup marks a notable return of professional football to Saskatoon.
Prairie football nostalgia: Saskatoon hosts its first CFL game in 35 years this morning.
A Vancouver SRO (single-room occupancy hotel) called the Colonial Hotel in Gastown received $547,000 in B.C. government funding while housing only two tenants during a period from late March to mid-May, as the facility prepared to close. The hotel is operated by Atira, a non-profit housing organization. The situation has drawn sharp criticism over the use of public funds.
Half a million dollars for two tenants — B.C.'s housing spending draws fresh scrutiny this morning.
A Montrealer graduating from Polytechnique Montréal credits his autism service dog with helping him complete his engineering degree. The dog attended every class alongside him, providing the support he needed to succeed academically. The graduate says the experience transformed his life, taking him from difficult early school years to a university diploma.
From struggling in elementary school to an engineering degree — one Quebecer and his service dog rewrote the odds.
The Montreal Canadiens are facing a must-win situation against the Carolina Hurricanes in their playoff series, with the team looking to stay alive in the postseason. Despite the pressure, there are signs of encouragement as Montreal's top line found some offensive form in Game 1. The Canadiens will need to build on that momentum to avoid elimination.
Montreal's top line finally clicked — but the Canadiens still wake up staring down elimination.
A man from the Quebec City area has been arrested and released under strict conditions as part of a terrorism investigation. He is accused of posting content on TikTok that supports the Islamic State. The arrest was made under a terrorism peace bond, a legal tool used when authorities believe someone may commit a terrorism offence.
A Quebec man walks free but under watch after alleged pro-ISIS posts surface on TikTok.
A commemorative plaque has been unveiled near a racing circuit in Quebec honouring late Formula 1 driver Gilles Villeneuve. The installation formalizes his status as a historic figure in the province. Villeneuve's daughter attended the ceremony and described it as recognition of a lasting legend.
Quebec immortalizes its racing legend in stone — a morning reminder of the icons we carry forward.
The Limestone District School Board has launched a review of its school safety policies following a student death at Bath Public School and charges laid against another youth. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but the board is taking steps to examine its current safety measures. The situation has prompted concern within the local community.
A student is dead and a youth faces charges — an Ontario school board wakes up to a safety reckoning.
A humorous social media advertisement from Regina is playfully trying to attract residents of Halifax to move to the Saskatchewan capital. The tongue-in-cheek campaign is generating buzz online. It appears to be a lighthearted attempt to highlight Regina as a place to call home.
Regina's cheeky bid to poach Haligonians is the inter-city rivalry Canada didn't know it needed.
New Brunswick is currently reviewing its Official Languages Act, with access to French- and English-language nursing home care emerging as a key concern raised during the process. A sociologist has weighed in on the revision proceedings. The review reflects ongoing tensions around bilingual services in the province.
New Brunswick's language law is under review — and who gets care in their mother tongue is on the table.
The Motion Picture Association, representing major U.S. streaming services like Netflix, has publicly criticized new CRTC regulations requiring Canadian content investment. The industry group argues the rules are unprecedented, unnecessary, and discriminatory. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Canadian broadcast regulators and American streaming giants over domestic content funding obligations.
Hollywood pushes back hard as Canada's broadcast regulator demands streamers put real money into Canadian stories.
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