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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 »
Be the first to comment!Universities offering exam deferrals, holds on tuition as war rages on in Middle East
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — Universities across Canada are offering some international students extra supports like exam deferrals and extensions on tuition as the war continues in the Middle East. The University of Victoria said it has reached out directly to students who have links to Iran to offer support on a case-by-case basis. Those supports include offering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artemis astronauts field more final frontier questions from Canadian kids
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
Jeremy Hansen, just days away from becoming the first Canadian astronaut to circle the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, gave the country yet another glimpse into life on the final frontier. Hansen, along with American astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, took part in a live question-and-answer session early Sunday from aboard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University study finds few improvements to at-risk species in B.C.
By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — As spring blooms in British Columbia, the brilliant orange-and black pattern of a monarch butterfly’s wing and the distinctive cream cap on a black male bobolink songbird are a rare sight. Both remain on B.C.’s endangered species list, a status that hasn’t changed for many at-risk species in the province in more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber, Alta., named Hockeyville winner over Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
TABER — A southern Alberta community that lost its only two ice rinks after a Zamboni explosion has been named the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner. Taber, Alta., was one of two finalists, along with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., vying for the prize this year, which comes with $250,000 for arena upgrades. The winner was determined by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tumbler Ridge, B.C. or Taber, Alta., set to be named Hockeyville winner
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
One community is going to get a major boost for its ice rink tonight as the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner is scheduled to be announced. Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and Taber, Alta., are the two finalists vying for $250,000, while the runner-up will receive $100,000. The winner will be determined by online voting that took place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran war the latest crisis affecting food banks as usage in Toronto hits record high
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
Toronto’s largest food bank says it’s been dealing with crisis after crisis as the war in Iran makes it even more expensive to feed the thousands of food insecure Torontonians who rely on it. Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank, says food bank visits have skyrocketed since the start of the COVID-19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Unsettling:’ Minister says one patient attacked another at Edmonton emergency room
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta’s hospitals minister says a patient seeking care at a major Edmonton emergency room was taken into custody after attacking another patient on Friday. Matt Jones says in a social media post that Edmonton police and other hospital personnel quickly de-escalated the evening attack at the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER, north of Edmonton’s ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Space Agency’s first space to Earth video call with Col. Jeremy Hansen
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
LONGUEUIL — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space early Saturday morning in a historic first for the Canadian Space Agency, as part of a live question-and-answer session during the Artemis II mission. The virtual event featured Hansen speaking live from aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft, approximately three days into the 10-day lunar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — The fallout from the war in the Middle East has led to cuts in helium supplies for health services in at least one province — and experts are warning that Canada still hasn’t done enough to secure sovereignty over critical medical supply chains. Saskatchewan’s health authority says it has been warned by its ... Read More »
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