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Winnipeg Free Press
26-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
A timeline of King Charles's royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years
MONTREAL – This week's Royal visit marks King Charles's first visit to Canada since his coronation two years ago. But the King is no stranger to the country, having visited all provinces and territories during official visits dating back more than 50 years. Here's a timeline of those visits. 1970 Charles, then Prince of Wales, lands in Canada on July 3 for his first official visit to Canada. The 21-year-old begins with a solo two-day visit of Ottawa before joining the queen and other members of his family for a 10-day trip to Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. 1975 Charles makes an 11-day visit to Canada that includes stints in Ottawa and the Northwest Territories. Shortly after the official visit, he spends more than a month in Canadian waters onboard the HMS Hermes, as a navy helicopter pilot. 1976 Charles, along with his parents and brothers, make a quick visit to the Montreal Olympics where his sister, Princess Anne, was competing in equestrian three-day eventing. 1977 This Alberta visit saw Charles don a cowboy hat to attend the Calgary stampede. He also attended a commemoration of the signing of Treaty 7 at Blackfoot Crossing. 1979 This solo April visit included stops in Victoria, Yellowknife, Winnipeg, Toronto and Ottawa. 1980 This visit, described as 'semi-official,' included stops in Ottawa, Vancouver and Victoria, and included meetings held in his capacity as president of United World Colleges. 1983 This trip marked the first official visit of Charles and his wife Diana, Princess of Wales. The visit, stretching a full 18 days, included stops in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI and Alberta, where they opened the World University Games in Edmonton. 1986 Charles and Diana visit in April and May for a trip to British Columbia, where they spent time in Victoria, Prince George, Kamloops and Nanaimo, and opened the Expo 86 world fair in Vancouver. 1991 This trip marked the first official visits to Canada by Prince William and Prince Harry, who joined their parents for a weeklong trip to Ontario with stops in five cities. 1996 Charles, who was now separated from Diana, made a solo trip to Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba for a seven-day visit. 1998 On this visit, Charles was joined in British Columbia by his two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, which combined official engagements in Vancouver with a private Whistler ski trip. 2001 This visit by the Prince of Wales included a visit to Yukon, where he met Junior Canadian Rangers and Indigenous elders. Other stops included Ottawa and several communities in Saskatchewan. 2009 The November visit marked the first official visit to Canada by Camilla, then Duchess of Cornwall. The couple visited Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec, where they were met by protesters. The visit included a stop at the Winter Olympics village in Vancouver and a backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil headquarters in Montreal. 2012 This four-day trip centred around the queen's Diamond Jubilee and saw Charles and Camilla stop in several New Brunswick communities as well and Toronto and Regina for a visit that 'highlighted service as both an enduring royal value of Her Majesty and the Royal Family as well as an intrinsic Canadian value,' according to the official itinerary. 2014 The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall toured parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba. The itinerary included Victoria Day celebrations in Charlottetown, speaking with military veterans in Nova Scotia, and meeting Hudson the polar bear in Winnipeg. 2017 The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall marked the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation with a visit that kicked off in Iqaluit, Nunavut, before taking them to Ontario's Prince Edward County and culminating with Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill. 2022 The most recent royal tour took place in May 2022, during which the soon-to-be-King and Queen visited St. John's, N.L; Ottawa; and Yellowknife and Dettah, N.W.T. The tour, undertaken to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, focused on themes of Indigenous reconciliation and the environment. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 26, 2025.
The Province
24-05-2025
- General
- The Province
New seawall path by Science World now open in Vancouver
The seawall connection features two wide and separated side-by-side paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Vancouver, BC: November 16, 2022 -- Work is proceeding on two new parks in Vancouver, BC. One of which, East Park, is to the immediate southwest of Science World, wrapping south on the east side of Ontario Street. (Photo by Jason Payne/ PNG) (For story by Dan Fumano) [PNG Merlin Archive] Photo by Jason Payne / PNG A new seawall path between Creekside and Science World in Vancouver is open for pedestrians and cyclists. 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 new seawall connection features two wide and separated side-by-side paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The western half of the new path is asphalt, and the eastern portion over the deck is a compacted gravel surface, similar to the Seawall near Vanier Park, according to a city press release Friday. The new seawall extension by Science World is now open to the public. Photo by City of Vancouver. Staff say the path is designed for long-term use and will remain in place while the city continues long-term planning for the safe removal of the Expo Deck. A section of the Expo 86 deck, located on the south side of Science World, was closed in February after a structural assessment. The existing closed area of the deck will not reopen, the city said Friday. The deck over the original foreshore on the east end of False Creek was built in the early 1980s in preparation for the Expo 86 World's Fair. The city says the underlying timber piles and cross beams supporting the deck have begun to decay and there are plans to remove it and replace it with what will be called East Park. ticrawford@ With files from David Carrigg Read More Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Local News Local News Local News
Global News
23-05-2025
- General
- Global News
New seawall detour path opens in Vancouver, Expo Deck closed indefinitely
Almost four months after a high-traffic section of the False Creek seawall network abruptly closed, the City of Vancouver says it has opened a new replacement path. The area known as the 'Expo Deck,' a deck structure supported by pilings just south of Science World, was shuttered in February after an inspection found cracks in the concrete panels that make up the deck surface. The city implemented a detour along Switchmen Street and one lane of Quebec Street, but users complained it was both crowded and out of the way. On Friday, the city opened a new, more direct path featuring wide and separated pedestrian and cycle paths. View image in full screen The new seawall path south of Science World will remain in place until the old Expo Deck is deconstructed in the years to come. City of Vancouver View image in full screen The temporary detour that was put in place in February when the Expo Deck was abruptly closed for safety reasons. City of Vancouver 'Our goal was to create a safe path that brings Seawall and Seaside Greenway users closer to the water,' Lon LaClaire, Vancouver's general manager of engineering Services, said in a media release. Story continues below advertisement 'Given that the equipment required to lay asphalt exceeded the safe weight limits for the deck, compacted gravel was chosen as the best material for a portion of the path.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The city said the new path is designed for long-term use and will remain in place for the 'years ahead' as it works on a plan to deconstruct the Expo Deck. 1:40 Seawall Expo deck detour for pedestrians and cyclists to open in May The portion of the deck that was closed in February will remain off-limits to the public. Built more than 40 years ago for Expo 86, the Expo Deck was originally intended to be temporary, but became a public space when the fair ended, and became a critical part of the seaside walking and cycling network. Last year, the city hired a consultant to map out a plan to eventually decommission and replace the deck. Story continues below advertisement The city has previously said that planning work remains underway, with a target date of 2028 through 2032 to do the work. The cost of the new replacement path or the long-term replacement plan have not been revealed.
Vancouver Sun
23-05-2025
- Science
- Vancouver Sun
New seawall path by Science World now open in Vancouver
A new seawall path between Creekside and Science World in Vancouver is now open for pedestrians and cyclists. The new seawall connection features two wide and separated side-by-side paths for pedestrians and cyclists. The western half of the new path is asphalt, and the eastern portion over the deck is a compacted gravel surface, similar to the Seawall near Vanier Park, according to a city press release Friday. Staff say the path is designed for long-term use and will remain in place while the city continues long-term planning for the safe deconstruction of the Expo Deck. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. A section of the Expo 86 deck , located on the south side of Science World, was closed in February out of an abundance of caution after a structural assessment. The existing closed area of the deck will not reopen, the city said Friday. The deck over the original foreshore on the east end of False Creek was built in the early 1980s in preparation for the Expo 86 World's Fair. The city says the underlying timber piles and cross beams supporting the deck have begun to degrade and there are plans to remove it and replace it with what will be called East Park. ticrawford@ With files from David Carrigg
CBC
03-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Residents of Mission, B.C., told to shelter in place after fire on derelict vessel
Some residents of the Fraser Valley city of Mission have been told to shelter in place after a fire on a derelict vessel overnight on Saturday. The City of Mission issued an emergency alert just before 4 a.m. PT warning of a fire on the abandoned Queen of Sidney ferry, which was moored just northwest of Matsqui Island approximately 55 km east of Vancouver. B.C. Ferries says the ship was in operation from 1960 to 2000. The 102-metre vessel was sold in 2002. Its current owner is unknown. On its website, Mission says the cause of the fire is not yet known but it is considered to be suspicious. Residents near the fire — from Chester Street to 287 Street, including the Silverdale area — have been told to stay indoors, close all windows and doors, and turn off any ventilation systems that draw in air from outside. "Police attended the area and confirmed a large plume of smoke coming from the vessel, which had an obvious impact on air quality in the area," read a statement from Mission RCMP on Saturday morning. Police said that, as of Saturday morning, there was nothing to indicate the fire was intentionally set — but investigators haven't been able to board the vessel due to the hazardous nature of the smoke. CBC News has reached out to the Canadian Coast Guard for this story. A spokesperson for the Environment Ministry deferred comment to the Mission fire department. The Queen of Sidney is among a number of derelict vessels along B.C. waterways that have raised environmental concerns in recent years, particularly given they could pose public safety risks. In late March, the iconic McBarge vessel — a barge which housed a McDonald's restaurant during Expo 86 — sank on the Fraser River near Maple Ridge, B.C., northwest of where the Queen of Sidney was moored.
