In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Canada Post has released a new stamp featuring the long-reigning monarch. The new issue marks 70 years since the Queen’s accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II is the only British and Canadian sovereign to reign for seven …
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At the largest exhibition of his watercolours to date, painting enthusiast Prince Charles has described the restorative benefits of art, saying it “transports me to another dimension.” The heir to the British throne went on to say that painting is “one of the most relaxing and therapeutic exercises I know,” …
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The Westmount-based Branch 14 Royal Montreal Regiment (RMR) Association, a Royal Canadian Legion branch, announced that its second annual volunteer-run “Poppy by Mail” (https://poppybymail.ca/) campaign is taking place. The branch says the initiative is Internet based, and “allows Canadians to receive Remembrance Day poppies courtesy of Canada Post.” Proceeds from …
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