Royal meeting set as 10 year old Mykal to greet Queen
Mykal Johncox of Fallingbrook Elementary Ottawa will present flowers to Queen Elizabeth during a 43 hour Ottawa visit. The grade 4 student wrote to Buckingham Palace asking to meet the Queen when she came for Canada Day. He plans polite chat with the monarch and hopes she can help Canada stay united.
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Canadians fail history memory study shows poor youth knowledge
A national Angus Reid survey of 1,104 Canadians aged 18 to 24 finds broad historical illiteracy with an average score of 34 percent. Alberta posts the highest average at 40 percent while Quebec trails at 28 percent amid confusion on Prime Ministers and key dates.
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Wisdom grows with age and listening power
A reflective quote notes how age marks us and stresses the value of listening. It urges steady presence and caring, claiming the world needs listeners over merely hearing. Anonymous emphasizes that listening requires strength and attentive care.
Hatters thank British Army as BATUS marks 25 years
British Army Training Unit Suffield marked its 25th anniversary with a weekend of events in Hat, including a parade, a Riverside Park ceremony awarding freedom of the city, and an open house. Mayor Ted Grimm praised ongoing ties and noted soldiers helped during floods while residents enjoyed tanks, weapons displays, and a tug of war.
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Handover ceremonies mark end of British rule in Hong Kong
The last day of British rule in Hong Kong unfolds with foreign VIPs arriving for ceremonies as Beijing vows to safeguard residents rights. Prince Charles participates in knighthoods at Government House while China prepares a military entry and 4000 troops.
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No shirt slogan draws attention at Wasaga Beach store
A beachfront resort shop in Wasaga Beach Ontario attracted many Saturday as shoppers checked out wares for a beach and sportswear line. Owner David Blackstone planned topless promotion with friends but they didn’t arrive. a few customers wore no shirts in line with the store slogan.
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Canada Day banned at U.S. embassy barbecue
Canadian flag wavers in Washington will skip the July 1 celebration due to federal belt tightening. Embassy spokesman Georges Rioux notes last year’s roof barbecue drew about 2,000 attendees and cost about $4,000 after a $5 per head charge. The embassy also won’t mark U.S. Independence Day.
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Somalia inquiry to deliver report amid expectations of general conclusions
The Somalia inquiry, hampered by a government decree and late lawsuits, is due to deliver its long report today. It is expected to be heavy on generalities with few individuals named and no direct blame for the Airborne deaths or alleged coverups.
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