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Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the Speech from the Throne by King Charles on May 27, 2025, in Ottawa, accompanied by his mother, Margaret, and wearing blue and orange Adidas Gazelle sneakers, a choice that sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some applauded his casual footwear, others, including former Harper communications director Dimitris Soudas, expressed disapproval. During the event, Trudeau engaged in a friendly conversation with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper as dignitaries...

SummaryHalifax Water utilized the city's emergency notifications platform, hfxALERT, to inform 200,000 customers about a boil-water order. However, only around 40,000 of Halifax's 500,000 residents were registered for the service, limiting the effectiveness of the notification. Bedford-Wentworth Coun. Jean St-Amand expressed concerns by sending two blunt emails to Halifax Water officials, emphasizing the feedback he received from residents regarding the situation. Full Article

A recent Angus Reid Institute poll revealed that 83% of Canadians are indifferent about King Charles III's throne speech to open the 45th parliament, despite the event being touted as significant for Canada's constitutional history. While 37% view the speech positively, 58% of those who feel positively remain indifferent about its implications. Additionally, support for the monarchy is declining, with only 19% viewing Charles as both British and Canadian royalty, and more Canadians (40%) opposing...

Summary On May 27, King Charles III opened the 45th Parliament of Canada with a Speech from the Throne, expressing pride in Canada's unity and diversity while acknowledging the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people. He reflected on Canada's significant history, the importance of reconciliation, and the challenges facing the nation today, emphasizing the need for collaboration and bold action amidst global uncertainties. The King highlighted Canada's evolution towards embracing its multicultural identity and...

King Charles III delivered the speech from the throne in Ottawa, outlining the government's agenda and reinforcing Canadian sovereignty amidst a trade war with the U.S. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, the royal couple arrived in a carriage drawn by 28 horses, received military honors, and opened the 45th Parliament, marking the first such occasion by a Canadian monarch since 1977. Their visit, lasting about 24 hours, included a tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown...

King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Canada for the first time since Charles became King, arriving in Ottawa on May 26, 2025. They will travel to Parliament Hill in a restored horse-drawn carriage, where King Charles will deliver the Speech from the Throne to open the 45th Parliament of Canada, marking the first time a Canadian monarch has done so since 1977. After the speech, the couple will lay a wreath at the Tomb...