9 h. ago Pope writes letter to the editor as Vatican prepares for King Charles’ visit

Pontiff says his lengthy illness has helped make “more lucid” to him the absurdity of war

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22 h. ago King Charles plans to meet Pope Francis during Vatican state visit in April

LONDON — King Charles is scheduled to have an audience with Pope Francis during a state visit next month to the Vatican, suggesting the Holy See is optimistic the pontiff will be back at work by then, barring any setbacks in his recovery from double pneumonia. The tentative audience was among details of the British […]

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28 h. ago Braid: Dual citizens make their call — they're for Canada all the way

President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada pose a question many dual Canada-U.S. citizens never dreamed they’d face. Whose side are you on? The answer is clear for Ted Morton, former Alberta finance minister. He was born and raised in the U.S., had his academic and political career in Canada, and now lives in Whitefish, Mont. […]

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32 h. ago Rogers and Fido mobile users in Canada can expect price hike in April

Rogers and Fido customers may have higher wireless bills in April as the company increases prices to support "investments."A Fido customer took to Reddit to share a picture of a notice they received from the Rogers flanker brand detailing a $3/mo price hike starting in April."We continuously invest in our network to bring you the best mobile experience in Canada. To help support these investments, we will be increasing the monthly fee for your mobile plan (as set out on this invoice beside 'Monthly charges' for this wireless line) by $3 (plus taxes), starting with your next bill, on or after April 8, 2025," reads the notice from Fido.RedditAnother Reddit user replied to the post, noting they saw a similar price increase on their Rogers line, with each line increasing by $3.50/mo. The Redditor said they called Rogers about the increase, but when the company refused to do anything about it, they switched their lines to Freedom Mobile.We reached out to Rogers to learn more about the Ap...

Economics

36 h. ago ‘Unique friend:’ Mark Carney visits Emmanuel Macron in first international trip as world leader

Later in the day, Carney heads to London for talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a private meeting with King Charles.

Politics

51 h. ago Amid Trump tariff threat, Carney leaves for France, U.K. visit

After meeting French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to London to meet with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Kier Starmer.

Economics

58 h. ago Is King Charles silently signalling support for Canada? Royal observers think so

'The close-together accumulation of these symbols in this moment is not coincidental'

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4 d. ago 10 Lethbridge residents honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals

From abuse support workers to home builders, Lethbridge's finest were presented awards for their lifetime dedication to the community and country.

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4 d. ago Opinion: Canada's G7 must rally support for education of peace

If one thing is for certain, we are living in uncertain times. Last year was the “super year of elections,” and there’s no indication that things are slowing down. Conflicts rage on, wartorn countries are struggling to recover and climate disasters are the new normal. Taken together, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless. This is […]

Politics

6 d. ago Today's letters: Support Canada's independence by actually voting this time

Wednesday, March 12: Once the expected federal election is over, we need a special war cabinet to deal with the U.S., a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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7 d. ago Logan Boulet’s family honoured ahead of Green Shirt Day 2025

With less than one month before Green Shirt Day puts a spotlight on organ donation, the family of Logan Boulet was honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medals in Lethbridge.

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9 d. ago Recall Parliament so MPs can voice support for Canada under threat from Trump, Axworthy says

"Parliament should be meeting today," the elder statesman told a rally of 1,000 people in Ottawa Sunday.

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9 d. ago Letters: To beat Trump, Canadians must go back to the future

Readers respond to Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats, express disappointment in King Charles, plus more in the letters to the editor

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1 week ago Sun scribe awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for Variety Village fundraising

Mike Strobel has put his heart and soul into writing about a dozen stories every Christmas to fundraise for the Scarborough sports centre

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1 week ago Heidelberg Materials North America Announces Funding Commitment from Government of Canada in Support of its Groundbreaking Edmonton CCUS Project

ISED has committed to finalizing negotiations on a Contribution Agreement for the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project at the company’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta. Irving, Texas, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America is pleased to announce that the Government of Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) […]

Politics

1 week ago Did King Charles subtly show support for Canada amid Trump’s 51st state threats?

'It may be merely symbolic but King Charles began specifically wearing Canadian military honours in public, after his visit with Justin Trudeau,' wrote MP Hedy Fry on X

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1 week ago What are King Charles III favorite songs? A new Apple radio show gives answers

LONDON (AP) — It’s a playlist fit for a king — literally. A new program of music features tracks by artists including Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Kylie Minogue and Raye, all chosen by King Charles III. “The King’s Music Room” on Apple Music Radio features Charles talking about songs from around the 56-nation Commonwealth that […]

Culture

1 week ago Métis National Council Announces National Métis Veterans Gathering in Spring 2026 with Support from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Métis National Council is proud to announce funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veteran and Family Well-Being Fund to support a National Métis Veteran Gathering.   President Victoria Pruden emphasized how essential this dialogue and funding is to Métis Veterans and their families. “This funding is crucial to facilitate […]

Society

1 week ago Canada will build 3 Arctic military hubs as it ramps up regional footprint

The hubs are the cornerstone of the federal government's Arctic security strategy, which committed $2.67 billion over 20 years to building them.

Events

1 week ago Helmets to Hardhats Expands Support for Veterans and Military Families Through Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches, Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is proud to announce the Building Skills, Building Futures project, an initiative designed to enhance the lives of transitioning Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families by providing comprehensive career transition support. This project prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that women, 2SLGBTQI+, […]

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