April 6th, 2026
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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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‘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 »

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Canadian 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 »

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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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Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it’s possible

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

OTTAWA — President Donald Trump’s comments to a British newspaper this week revived speculation about whether he is ready to pull the U.S. out of the NATO defensive pact, of which Canada is a member. Venting his frustration over what he claimed is the failure of allies to help America in its war against Iran, ... Read More »

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Canadian Space Agency’s first space to Earth video call with Colonel Jeremy Hansen

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

LONGUEUIL — Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space today 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 flyby mission. ... Read More »

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CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits. The agency says Co-Op brand creamy garlic and spinach salad, sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan with best-before dates between March 24 and April 4 are recalled and should not ... Read More »

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