May 8, 2023

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Canada's $20 banknote and coins will be getting a new look featuring King Charles III, more than 29,000 Albertans evacuate as wildfires burn, and Prince William pays tribute to his father.

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A new face for our money

Amid celebrations marking King Charles III’s coronation, the Canadian government announced its $20 banknote and coins will be getting a fresh look featuring the new monarch.

Alberta wildfires

More than 29,000 Albertans have been forced out of their communities as wildfires continued to burn across the province on Sunday.

'She'd be...very proud'

The late Queen Elizabeth would be 'very proud' of King Charles on his coronation, his son William said on Sunday as he celebrated his father at a concert at Windsor Castle.

Guns and gangs

The Liberal government is expected to announce the renewal of its multimillion-dollar federal gun and gang violence program today.

Nanos poll

Most Canadians support increasing defence spending to reach the two per cent target set by NATO allies, according to a national survey conducted by Nanos for CTV News.

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A1960's German bridge is demolished in a controlled explosion using 150 kg of explosives.

ONE MORE THING

On the Crown's legacy of colonialism, Governor General Mary Simon says she's more interest in concrete action than hearing an apology from King Charles III.

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