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In the news today: Artemis II lunar flyby, Canada-E.U. poll, Runway safety
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby The Artemis II mission is expected to complete a record-breaking lunar flyby today. The Canadian Space Agency says astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artemis on track to break record set by Apollo 13 during lunar flyby
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
The Artemis II mission is expected to complete a record-breaking lunar flyby today. The Canadian Space Agency says astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his three American crewmates are set to become the space explorers who will have ventured farther into space than anyone before, surpassing a record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. NASA says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada in the European Union? Poll suggests broad openness to the idea
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
OTTAWA — New polling suggests a majority of Canadians think Canada ought to explore joining the European Union at a fraught time for geopolitical relations. A survey of 4,000 people conducted by Spark Advocacy’s polling arm in March found that one in four respondents thought it would be a good idea for Canada to formally ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Runway safety incidents on the rise in Canada, but very close calls level off
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
MONTREAL — The number of safety incidents on Canadian runways is on the rise, having reached new highs in recent years even as the tally of extremely close calls seems to be levelling off. Data from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada shows that so-called runway incursions — when a plane, vehicle or person is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WestJet to add surcharge to some bookings and combine flights due to fuel costs
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
Calgary-based WestJet says it will be introducing a temporary $60 surcharge for certain bookings and has consolidated numerous flights due to skyrocketing fuel prices. The airline said in an email the additional charge will be included with all bookings made with a companion voucher after this Wednesday. It has also combined some flights on lower ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. premier blasts First Nation highway blockades, calls for RCMP to be respected
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
Tensions between the Nova Scotia government and First Nations leaders flared up over the weekend amid a continuing debate over who has jurisdiction in Indigenous communities. Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways “is never acceptable” after protestors set up multiple blockades in reaction to an RCMP raid on an unregulated Indigenous cannabis shop in Cape ... Read More »
1 responseArtemis II mission highlights deep space effects on astronauts’ bodies
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
MONTREAL — The Artemis II mission highlights how deep space poses new challenges for the human body, even on a short 10-day journey, with risks such as radiation and other effects that scientists are still studying. Dr. Farhan Asrar, a space medicine expert, explains how deep space travel affects astronauts’ bodies and minds, from fluid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. premier blasts First Nations protests that blocked highways
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways is unacceptable after traffic was brought to a standstill by First Nations protesters late last week. Houston said in a Saturday evening statement that roadways “are our lifeblood” and need to be kept accessible for people travelling for critical reasons like medical appointments. Potlotek First Nation says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t touch that dial: Future of Canada’s campus radio stations in doubt
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
Elke Sorensen was in her second year at Vancouver Island University when she first got involved with the campus-community radio station — an experience that may soon become less common. After spending some time asking questions about CHLY 101.7 FM before volunteering, the then-21 year old says she was immediately put in the “hot seat” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. premier blasts protests First Nations protests blocking highways
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways is unacceptable after traffic was brought to a standstill by First Nations protesters late last week. Houston said in a Saturday evening statement that roadways “are our lifeblood” and need to be kept accessible for people travelling for critical reasons like medical appointments. Potlotek First Nation says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burdett Sisler, Canada’s oldest known living man, Second World War vet, dead at 110
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
FORT ERIE — The oldest known living man in Canada and one of the oldest Second World War veterans in the world has died. He was 110. A statement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s office says she and her husband were saddened to learn of Burdett Sisler’s death and are sending condolences to his friends ... Read More »
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