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Tories to announce next leader 'with a revised program' reflecting Queen's death

Tories to announce next leader 'with a revised program' reflecting Queen's death

OTTAWA — The Conservative party says the event announcing its next leader that is scheduled for Saturday will go ahead as planned, but in a more muted way.
Accession ceremony for King Charles III to happen Saturday at Rideau Hall

Accession ceremony for King Charles III to happen Saturday at Rideau Hall

OTTAWA — King Charles III will be proclaimed Canada's new head of state at an accession ceremony at Rideau Hall on Saturday morning, while the federal government rolls out a series of events to commemorate the legacy of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II
The Latest: Canadians offer condolences to Queen Elizabeth II

The Latest: Canadians offer condolences to Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state, died Thursday at age 96. Here's the latest on the aftermath of her death. All times eastern: 10:50 p.m.
Police locate vehicle sought after deadly stabbing attacks in Saskatchewan

Police locate vehicle sought after deadly stabbing attacks in Saskatchewan

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan RCMP say officers have located a vehicle they believe was used by a suspect in a deadly mass stabbing.
Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he won't seek re-election, calls for leadership vote

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he won't seek re-election, calls for leadership vote

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Sandy Silver has announced he will not seek another term as MLA for Klondike, and has asked the Yukon Liberal Party to initiate proceedings to select a new leader.
Members of some diaspora communities call for Canada to break ties to Crown

Members of some diaspora communities call for Canada to break ties to Crown

Some Canadians from diaspora communities called for the country's independence from the Crown on Friday, saying the death of the Queen is a chance to rethink its ties to the monarchy.
'You have to admire her': Visitors gather in London to pay respects to the Queen

'You have to admire her': Visitors gather in London to pay respects to the Queen

LONDON — Britain's capital city was swept up in grief and tribute on Friday as thousands of people from all corners of the globe flooded the streets to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day after her death.
N.S. inquiry: Senior RCMP officer pushed to keep secret safety bulletin on killer

N.S. inquiry: Senior RCMP officer pushed to keep secret safety bulletin on killer

HALIFAX — A deputy commissioner of the RCMP told an inquiry today that in May 2020, less than a month after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia, he opposed informing the public that a police safety bulletin had raised red flags about the killer
Quebec election: CAQ promises to make Quebec City 'second metropolis' after Montreal

Quebec election: CAQ promises to make Quebec City 'second metropolis' after Montreal

Quebec's capital should become the province's "second metropolis" after Montreal, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault said Friday, promising to boost Quebec City's population with more immigrants.
Quebec election: Parti Québécois leader supports candidate who made explicit video

Quebec election: Parti Québécois leader supports candidate who made explicit video

MONTREAL — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he fully supports a PQ candidate who appeared in an explicit video.