Boeing to launch astronauts into space aboard new capsule
The company's long-awaited astronaut demo is slated for liftoff Monday night.
Tech
May 4
‘It came from the sky’: Saskatchewan farmer finds hunk of space junk in field
Barry Sawchuk found a giant piece of suspected space debris, as shown in this handout image provided by Sawchuk, in the field of his farm located near Ituna, Sask.
Canada
May 14
Boeing’s 1st crewed space launch called off after loud buzz heard in rocket
The issue was traced to an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the upper stage of the Atlas V rocket.
Trending
May 7
Satellite built by N.B. students not responding a week after entering Earth’s orbit
Despite a week of unanswered calls, the student researchers behind Satellite Violet are optimistic they will reach the province's first-ever satellite sent into orbit.
Tech
Apr 27
Edmonton doctor working with NASA to study cancer samples in space
Dr. Matthew Strickland and his team will study the affects of microgravity on cancer by studying how patient-derived cancer organoids behave in space.
Canada
Mar 25
NASA wants to give the moon its own way to track time. Here’s why
The White House wants NASA to come up with a preliminary idea by the end of the year for a moon-centric time reference system and have a final plan by the end of 2026.
Science
Apr 2
Metrolinx completes 3 projects along Kitchener line, marking progress on GO service
While Kitchener waits for two-way, all-day GO trains to run to Union Station, Metrolinx says it has completed a few steps to make the long-awaited project a reality.
Canada
May 9
Calgary seeking feedback on housing proposal at Franklin LRT station
The south parking lot of Franklin Station, along Memorial Drive in Calgary's southeast, has been identified by city officials as a site suitable for transit-oriented development.
Canada
May 8
Brossard mayor vows ‘no condos’ as future of former Chevrier bus station remains uncertain
Brossard city council would like to see the vacant parking lot turned into a future park for the bustling 'C' section but owners of the land say they are assessing their next move.
Politics
May 9
Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire opens new temporary ER
Almost a year after an investigation into the Lakeshore Hospital emergency room revealed severe deficiencies, a new modern modular emergency room is set to be opened next to it.
Canada
May 14
Edmonton kicks off 2024 construction season with more than 200 planned projects
The City of Edmonton officially kicked off its 2024 construction season on Tuesday, with more than 200 infrastructure projects being planned, designed and built this year.
Traffic
May 21
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
The resolution led by the U.S. and Japan would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space.
World
Apr 24
Halifax businesses call for break in sidewalk patio fees, as permit prices hiked again
Restaurant owners in Atlantic Canada are calling on municipalities to curb fees for sidewalk patios, following another year of increased fees.
Canada
May 21
Celebrating Mother’s Day in the Okanagan at Rustic Reel Brewing Company
Today it's all about Moms and celebrating everything the special women in our lives have done for us.
Lifestyle
May 12
City of Calgary to implement 28 recommendations for safer downtown
The City of Calgary is going ahead with 28 recommendations to improve safety downtown.
Canada
May 10
Empty lot in Winnipeg neighbourhood to be hub of summer activity
'We're looking at doing farmers markets, and movie nights. It's (also) a great place to come sit and have lunch. We're just basically making it useable and accessible.'
Entertainment
May 13
Market conditions worsen as Calgary implements its housing strategy
City of Calgary officials said would will be underway on 80 per cent of the housing strategy's recommendations by the end of this year.
Canada
May 22
Toronto sees huge revenue jump from parking fees. Here’s how much you paid
The Toronto Parking Authority is reporting a 20 per cent jump in revenue for 2023 largely due to more people paying for parking, it says.
Canada
Apr 25
Tim Hortons pizza? Chain looks to break through in crowded food market
Tim Hortons is following up a two-year flatbread pizza pilot with the national launch of cheese, pepperoni, "bacon everything" and chicken Parmesan varieties Wednesday.
Canada
Apr 16
Winnipeg hosts simulated air-quality emergency ahead of wildfire season
On Tuesday, hundreds gathered at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place on Sinclair Street in Winnipeg for an emergency air quality simulation.
Canada
Apr 30
