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Prince Charles's long history of visits to Canada includes inaugural 1970 trip

"Every time I come to Canada, and I've been here many times since 1970, a little more of Canada seeps into my bloodstream. And from there, straight into my heart." - Prince Charles during 1996 tour.

No dragon boats or hockey, Charles and Camilla's royal visit sticks to tradition

Canada, refine your curtsy and practise your bow. Another royal visit is upon us.

Emergency legislation and hefty fines fuel further fears of clashes in Quebec

QUEBEC - Threats of further student-related mayhem in Quebec have intensified with the government's intention to crack down on the protest movement by hitting it hard in the pocketbook.

Heffel's spring auction of Canadian fine art tops $14 million in sales

VANCOUVER - This spring's Heffel auction of Canadian post-war and contemporary art far exceeded organizers expectations with sales totalling $14.6 million.

Some Miss Universe Canada supporters complain of transgender spotlight

TORONTO - A transgender contender at Miss Universe Canada is unfairly taking the spotlight away from other contestants, complained friends and relatives of some rivals as the race began with swimsuit and evening gown events Thursday.

B.C. salmon farm to depopulate, cull fish after virus detected

VANCOUVER - A fish farm off Vancouver Island's west coast says it plans to cull Atlantic salmon after federal officials quarantined a facility over fears of a virus.

Charest going for hefty fines in bid to end student crisis in Quebec

QUEBEC - The Quebec government is aiming for the pocketbook to help stamp out the stormy student crisis that is rocking the province.

China sentences fugitive who sought refuge in Canada to life in prison

BEIJING, China - The man once considered China's most-wanted fugitive was sentenced to life in prison Friday after he unsuccessfully fought an extradition battle for more than a decade to stay in Canada.

Conrad Black breaks silence for first time since being released from prison

TORONTO - Conrad Black and his wife, Barbara Amiel, have broken their silence for the first time since the fallen media magnate was released from a U.S. prison this month.

Quebec student bill to impose heavy fines on individuals and federations

QUEBEC - Emergency legislation aimed at stamping out a turbulent student crisis in Quebec contains provisions for heavy fines for students and their federations.

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