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In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

OTTAWA — King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal visit that saw him deliver a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty.
Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue

Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue

WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba's former attorney general to review a criminal case against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard was an abuse of process.
Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues

Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues

Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 of its workers are set to head back to the bargaining table this week as an overtime ban remains in effect.
Trudeau's casual footwear at royal visit draws jabs for etiquette faux pas

Trudeau's casual footwear at royal visit draws jabs for etiquette faux pas

Justin Trudeau’s casual footwear at Tuesday’s throne speech drew some criticism from online fashion police and royal watchers miffed to see colourful sneakers at a ceremonial event presided over by the King.
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

OTTAWA — The federal government moved on Tuesday to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy.
How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

ST. JOHN'S — A new report explains how a judge dealt with an "unprecedented" number of disputed ballots during a federal election recount in a rural Newfoundland riding recently won by the Conservatives.
Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help

Dr. Oz offers to relocate B.C. ostriches facing cull, but owners decline help

The operators of an ostrich farm in southeastern British Columbia say United States health official and former television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz has offered to save the birds from an impending cull by relocating them to his ranch in Florida.
The Latest: King Charles leaves Canada after delivering throne speech

The Latest: King Charles leaves Canada after delivering throne speech

OTTAWA — King Charles formally opened Parliament today by reading the speech from the throne — a rare event for Canada's monarch.
Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

OTTAWA — When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members — the one Canada is failing to hit already.
In the news today: Liberals' goals to be outlined in throne speech

In the news today: Liberals' goals to be outlined in throne speech

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...