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The Province
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
King Charles says he 'misses Canada' in meeting with Canadian mounted troop at Windsor Castle
The King made sure soldiers from the Edmonton-based Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment were enjoying their accommodations and asked if they were liking their borrowed horses Soldiers from Lord Strathcona's Horse, a Canadian Forces tank regiment based in Edmonton, are in England to fill the role of the King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace until July 21. Photo by MCpl. Antoine Brochu, Canadian Armed Forces Members of the Canadian military's only ceremonial mounted troop got to meet and chat with the King Monday at Windsor Castle. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The 26 soldiers from Lord Strathcona's Horse, a Canadian Forces tank regiment based in Edmonton, are in England to fill the role of the King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace until July 21. King Charles III hosted them Monday at Windsor Castle. 'His Royal Highness invited the mounted troop over for a brief meeting,' Capt. Tom Lauterbacher, the Strathcona Mounted Troop leader, said Monday. 'He made sure that the soldiers were enjoying their accommodations' at Hyde Park Barracks and King's Guard Barracks, and asked 'how we were liking the horses,' Lauterbacher said. The Canadians are riding horses that belong to the U.K.'s Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. 'He knows that it's a big change between the horses that the Household Cavalry have and our quarter horses that we have in Canada,' Lauterbacher said. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'They're a lot larger than the horses that we have.' King Charles was interested in how the soldiers came to be in the mounted troop and whether or not they wanted to stay in the army, said the captain. 'He was very personable. He asked a lot of very in-depth questions to get to know the soldiers on more of a personal level.' Lauterbacher escorted the King while he chatted with the Canadians. 'He talked about how much he missed Canada; how beautiful he thinks it is,' Lauterbacher said. 'He wishes he could be able to get out more, but the trip is fairly long — h e made the joke.' They sipped sparkling water and orange juice at the reception. 'The soldiers had a little bit of time to talk and share a laugh with His Royal Highness and then we had to be back on our way to get back to the (guard) duties,' Lauterbacher said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. They are guarding Horse Guards in St. James Park, the original entrance to Buckingham Palace. The invitation to take on the ceremonial role is a rarity; this is only the third time the job has been done by soldiers from outside the United Kingdom. The invite, which marks the regiment's 125th anniversary, came from the King himself, who is the Strathcona's colonel-in-chief. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, two Canadians at a time, wearing dragoon helmets and their regimental colours of scarlet red and myrtle green, do one-hour shifts in guard boxes flanking the palace entrance. At 4 p.m., there's 'an inspection which dates all the way back to Queen Victoria when she found some of her soldiers who were intoxicated on the job, so she gave them a hundred years of defaulters,' Lauterbacher said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The hundred years is long past, but the ceremonial inspection still draws large crowds. The Canadians carry lances while on parade and sabers in the guard boxes. 'Our soldiers do engage if they have to tell a person to, 'Please don't touch the tack of the animal,' or 'Please don't enter the box,'' Lauterbacher said. 'It's a safety thing that they're allowed to engage.' People who have come to snag photos of the Canadians 'have been absolutely fantastic and super respectful,' he said. A soldier from Canada's Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment stands guard outside Buckingham Palace. Photo by MCpl. Antoine Brochu, Canadian Armed Forces One horse 'stumbled a little' during the ceremonies, but its 'fantastic rider' was able to hold the animal steady so it wouldn't cause issues with the crowds, Lauterbacher said. 'It's been a great time so far. The mounted troop has been practicing and getting ready for this for the last few months,' he said. 'And now we're finally getting the opportunity to do it, the soldiers are ecstatic.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The crowds are immense. 'The soldiers perform in front of thousands of people, but it's nothing compared to the amount of people that come by (Horse) Guards. The photos, the people that want to come up and talk to everybody. How proud we are to be in front of the world and have everybody here cheering us on. It's a dream come true for a lot of the soldiers … to be here and to do the job. It's very busy, but it's very rewarding.' In addition to guarding the palace, the Canadian troop goes on morning rides, called Watering Order, through Hyde Park. 'When they're doing that they can say hello to people and a lot of people are really interested to come up and talk to the Canadians,' Lauterbacher said. 'So, it's been a great time.' Lord Strathcona's Horse stood up its mounted troop in 1974 after the original mounted troop stood down in 1939 to man tanks during the Second World War. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We're the only mounted regiment in Canada when it comes to the Canadian Armed Forces,' Lauterbacher said. The soldiers also have to maintain their operational skills should they be deployed in tanks. 'They have to train just like any other soldier, while also on the side learning how to ride horses,' Lauterbacher said. The King donned a Canadian naval uniform earlier this year, which some interpreted as his subtle support for this country as U.S. President Donald Trump mused about making Canada the 51st state. 'I can't speculate on what the King's intent is, but I know that he was very happy to have us and host us here and ask the mounted troop to come see him at Windsor Castle,' Lauterbacher said. Read More Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Crime News News News News
Winnipeg Free Press
7 days ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Edmonton-based ceremonial mounted army troop guarding London
OTTAWA – Just over a month after King Charles expressed his support for a 'strong and free' Canada in a visit to Ottawa, he invited Canadian soldiers to staff the ceremonial mounted troop which guards the official entrance to Buckingham Palace in London. The Edmonton-based Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment are in the British capital for 10 days of service, marking only the third time a non-British unit will mount the King's Life Guard. The Life Guard protects the Horse Guards building, which is the official entrance to St. James's and Buckingham Palace. The regiment is also known as the Royal Canadians and the members have had to adjust to larger horses used in London for the ceremonial guard. The only other two times foreign units mounted the Life Guard were also Canadian, including in 2012 when the RCMP took on the role to mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee and in 2000 when the Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment did it to mark its 100th anniversary. Canada's high commission in London says the arrangement symbolizes Canadian nationhood and sovereignty, and is an example of Ottawa's commitment to its allies. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025.
Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Meet the New Nextdoor
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KIND), the essential neighbourhood network, today released the new Nextdoor, the most consequential redesign of its core product to date. Focused on three fundamental neighbourhood needs—Alerts, News, and Faves—the new Nextdoor experience is more useful, more helpful, and more timely, meeting the evolving needs of neighbours everywhere. We're also excited to introduce advertising in Canada for the first time, offering businesses of all sizes the opportunity to connect with local communities. As part of the new experience, Nextdoor has deepened its investment in Canadian communities by partnering with local publishers, safety agencies, and real-time crisis detection providers to offer neighbours a smarter, more meaningful connection to the place they call home. Nextdoor has helped more than 100 million neighbours stay connected to what matters most in their local communities. With the shift towards remote and hybrid work, people are spending more time in their neighbourhoods where local connections—whether with neighbours, services, or businesses—play an increasingly important role in daily life. 'Nextdoor has become an essential part of daily life in Canadian communities, and this next chapter makes it even more vital,' said Christopher Doyle, Managing Director of Nextdoor Canada. 'With real-time, hyperlocal alerts and trusted local news now integrated directly into the app, we're helping Canadians stay informed, connected, and ready for whatever's happening in their neighbourhoods.' It's a new day for Nextdoor, marked by a refreshed brand identity that is grounded in clarity, utility, and putting neighbours first. At the heart is the return of the iconic stylized home logo, which reflects Nextdoor's core mission: to make every neighbourhood feel like home. Alerts, News, and Faves make Nextdoor more useful, helpful, and timely on a daily basis: Alerts: Real-time alerts to stay safe and prepared Neighbours have long turned to Nextdoor in moments of crisis. With Alerts, the product goes further to deliver real-time updates on everything from daily weather and traffic to critical moments like power outages, severe storms, and wildfires. Alert notifications appear on a dynamic neighbourhood map to support timely conversations between neighbours and public agency partners. Powered by trusted sources such as Edmonton-based Samdesk and which includes The Weather Channel app and Alerts reinforce Nextdoor's role as a reliable and vital lifeline during emergencies. A recent survey by the Angus Reid Forum found that 86% of Canadians think it's important to receive urgent, timely updates about issues in their neighbourhood, with 91% stating it is especially important to receive alerts about natural disasters. With almost 1 in 4 Canadians reporting being affected by extreme weather events over the past year, it is clear that Canadians need a hyper-local alert system they can trust and act on. 'Timely, accurate information saves lives, especially during emergencies. That's why we're proud to power Nextdoor's new alert system in Canada,' said James Neufeld, founder and CEO of Samdesk. 'From wildfires in British Columbia to sudden flash floods in Ontario, our real-time intelligence helps neighbours stay safe, informed, and ready to respond.' Local news has long had a place on Nextdoor, with neighbours regularly sharing and discussing the day's events. With local journalism facing cuts across the country, Canadians are increasingly turning to new digital spaces for trusted information. Now, with News, relevant stories from local, vetted publishers appear regularly and directly in the feed, tailored to a neighbour's location. Whether it's a new proposed bike lane, a local restaurant opening, or the latest trends on housing in Canada, News makes it easier for neighbours to join the conversation. Trusted outlets like Torstar, Narcity, Ottawa Business Journal, The Green Line, and many more are now reaching neighbours directly through the platform, bringing community-focused journalism to neighbourhoods everywhere. 'At Torstar, our mission has always been to inform and empower the communities we serve. Joining Nextdoor allows us to meet readers where they are, right in their neighbourhoods,' said Angus Frame, President of Torstar Corporation. 'In a time when access to credible local journalism is more important than ever, we're proud to be part of a platform that brings trusted reporting directly into the everyday conversations Canadians are already having.' Recommendations, which include requests for advice and offers of local services, have always been core to Nextdoor, driving 30% of all neighbour posts and fueling real-world decisions. Faves brings that experience to the next level, using AI technology to distill insights from nearly six years of neighbourhood conversations about beloved Canadian gems. With Faves, neighbours will be able to ask a question like, 'What is the best place to hike with kids?' and receive a quick, summarized response, just like asking a knowledgeable local. Faves will make it easier for neighbours to discover and share the best of their community, like local services, local businesses, and places to explore. Faves is launching first in select U.S. markets, with plans underway for a broader rollout in Canada at a later stage. Businesses can now advertise on Nextdoor Canada Now, for the first time in Canada, businesses of all sizes—from local shops to national brands—can advertise on Nextdoor through the newly launched Nextdoor Ads Manager. This platform enables advertisers to reach Nextdoor's uniquely engaged audience of real, verified neighbours, delivering local relevance at a national scale. Early campaigns are already showing strong traction from both local SMBs and enterprise advertisers eager to connect directly with high-intent consumers in the communities they serve. To support local businesses, Nextdoor has also introduced new tools designed to make it easier to engage with their most valuable customers—their neighbours. This includes a self-serve platform with AI-powered features that help businesses easily create the perfect ad in just a few simple steps, as well as advanced targeting options to ensure they reach the right customers with the right message. The new Nextdoor is available today on the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store and at Nextdoor neighbours are encouraged to update their apps to ensure they are using the latest version. For media assets, visit or contact press@ About Nextdoor: Nextdoor is the essential neighbourhood network for over 100 million neighbours, offering trusted local news, real-time safety alerts, neighbour recommendations, for sale and free listings, and events. Nextdoor connects neighbours to the conversations and local gems that matter most in their local communities. Businesses, publishers, and public agencies use Nextdoor to engage with neighbours at scale. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors, as more fully detailed under the caption 'Risk Factors' in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') on May 7, 2025, and our other SEC filings, which are available on the Investor Relations page of our website at and on the SEC's website at All forward-looking statements contained herein are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We undertake no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release or to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as required by law. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release.
Calgary Herald
11-07-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Justin Lord promoted as CIO of AIMCo
Article content Alberta Investment Management Corp. promoted Justin Lord to chief investment officer as the provincial pension manager revamps its leadership following a government shakeup. Article content Lord joined Aimco in 2012 and has previously overseen the company's equities and fixed income teams, the Edmonton-based money manager said Friday. Lord started his career at New Brunswick Investment Management Corp. in 2005. Article content Article content The promotion comes amid a tumultuous stretch for Aimco, which manages about $180 billion of pension money and other capital. Lord's predecessor, Marlene Puffer, left the firm last September, several weeks before the provincial government stunned staff by firing the entire board, Chief Executive Officer Evan Siddall and other executives. Article content Article content
Toronto Star
08-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Flair Airlines names permanent CEO
Flair Airlines has officially appointed Maciej Wilk, who served as interim chief executive officer over the past year, as the permanent head of the budget carrier. Wilk, who first joined the company as chief operating officer in 2023, has been at the helm of the Edmonton-based airline while it searched for a replacement for former CEO Stephen Jones, who retired last June.
