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Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada

Queen balances personal with symbolic, creating an unmatched legacy in Canada

VANCOUVER — The Queen has adapted to the expansion of liberal democracies while respecting ancient royal customs to create a magic dust that has left an enduring influence on Canada as she marks her Platinum Jubilee, experts say. Prof.
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Long road to recovery for Quebec's cultural sector after COVID-19 shutdowns

Long road to recovery for Quebec's cultural sector after COVID-19 shutdowns

MONTREAL — Quebec's theatres and concert halls are preparing to reopen to the public on Monday, but leaders in the industry say it will be a long road back to normalcy for a sector that is grappling with successive COVID-19 closures and rising mental
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No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was won by a lottery player in Ontario. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Feb.
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Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot

Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot

VANCOUVER — Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon who promised to renew and rebuild British Columbia's Liberals into the political powerhouse of their recent past was elected party leader Saturday.
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The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times Eastern: 10:15 p.m.
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John Honderich, former publisher of the Toronto Star, dies at 75

John Honderich, former publisher of the Toronto Star, dies at 75

TORONTO — Known for his trademark bow ties and imposing six-foot-two presence, John Allen Honderich was an old-fashioned newspaperman with ink in his veins and a hearty lust for life.
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Race for the next Conservative leader begins as Poilievre announces his bid

Race for the next Conservative leader begins as Poilievre announces his bid

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre, the Conservatives' high-profile finance critic, launched his bid Saturday to become the party's next leader, with many fellow members of Parliament already endorsing his run.
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Ottawa, other cities act to rein in escalating protests against COVID-19 measures

Ottawa, other cities act to rein in escalating protests against COVID-19 measures

Protesters opposed to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions held rallies in cities across Canada on Saturday in a show of solidarity with a week-long demonstration in the national capital, while the effort to end the newly re-energized pro
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Platinum Jubilee: First Nations leaders reflect on treaty relations with Queen

Platinum Jubilee: First Nations leaders reflect on treaty relations with Queen

Dave (Sabe) Courchene remembers first hearing in his early teens the story of how his grandfather met the Queen during her 10-day tour of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories in 1970.
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Judge to decide on petition over B.C. Liberal leadership vote

Judge to decide on petition over B.C. Liberal leadership vote

VANCOUVER — A judge was expected to deliver her decision today on a petition that asks the British Columbia Supreme Court to delay the release of results from the B.C. Liberal party's leadership vote.
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