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Toronto police say a man is dead after a community member discovered him late Saturday night suffering from stab wounds. According to police, officers responded to reports of an injured man in the area of Queen Street West and Callender Street just before midnight. EMS responders located the victim and …
Read More »Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Jan. 5 – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size National award for local golf professional Mitch Bach, and making rock and roll dreams come true for some Saskatoon students. Here’s your morning rewind for the Friday, Jan. 5, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon. Local teaching golf pro Mitch Bach wins …
Read More »Statue of Queen Elizabeth unveiled on grounds of Ontario legislature
A newly placed statue of the late Queen Elizabeth was unveiled Tuesday at the Ontario legislature, marking the end of a years-long delay for the commemorative sculpture. The bronze statue was designed and hand sculpted by artist Ruth Abernethy and depicts Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 on the throne in …
Read More »‘A sense of anxiousness’: Queen Street braces for years-long closure – Toronto
Residents and businesses in the heart of downtown Toronto are bracing for disruption as a years-long road closure begins. Starting on Monday, May 1, a major portion of Queen Street will be closed to all traffic while construction takes place on a new subway station. “It’s definitely a sense of …
Read More »Drag Queen Story Time sparks protest outside Kelowna, B.C. library
The return of drag story time at Kelowna’s downtown library sparked a large protest Saturday morning, with hundreds showing up in support of both sides. The library hosted a drag storytime, featuring performer Freida Whales, where she read children’s books to kids. However, not everyone approved of the event, and …
Read More »Calgary businesswoman to meet the Queen Consort as part of new military role
Calgary entrepreneur Manjit Minhas has been named the new honorary lieutenant-colonel for the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and will be meeting with the Queen Consort this week. The co-founder and CEO of Minhas Breweries, Distilleries and Winery is well known for her appearances on Dragon’s Den but she has …
Read More »B.C. premier, lieutenant governor attend church service in Victoria to honour Queen Elizabeth
British Columbians paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in Victoria with a ceremonial procession and commemorative service Monday morning. The procession, which began at the legislature’s Parliament Buildings, was led by a Royal Canadian Navy band and a 100-member guard of honour. It followed a route through downtown Victoria to Christ Church Cathedral, …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest as the world watches
Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honour a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. Elizabeth’s funeral procession arrived …
Read More »Watch the National Commemorative Ceremony for Queen Elizabeth on CBC.ca
Following the Queen’s funeral in London, a National Commemorative Ceremony will take place in Ottawa. It begins at 12:10 p.m. on Sept. 19 with a Canadian Armed Forces parade. That parade will feature CAF members from the air force, army, navy and special forces. They’ll depart Cartier Square Drill Hall, …
Read More »Remembering Queen Elizabeth: What does lying in state mean?
For the next four days — before the funeral in Westminster Abbey on Monday — Queen Elizabeth’s casket is lying in state in Westminster Hall, as people who have lined up for hours will have a brief moment of reflection as they file silently by the coffin. While this all …
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