Roberta Bondar
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Canadian Space Agency launches new interactive activity at Science and Tech MuseumAccording to the agency, Exploring Earth uses the photos taken by David Saint-Jacques to explore the science of our planet.CanadaJan 22, 2019
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Calgary nativity scene with new faces in manger meant to spark discussionRed Deer Lake United Church has unveiled a new nativity scene that includes a unique variety of characters gathered in the manger.CanadaDec 18, 2018
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Residential school survivor, Canada’s first woman in space named to Order of CanadaSaturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels and the Supreme Court of Canada's longest serving chief justice, Beverley McLachlin are also on the list.CanadaJun 29, 2018
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Experts talk climate change at Kingston SymposiumThe keynote speaker was Roberta Bondar, an environmental activist and Canada's first female astronaut, who says her experience has pointed her in this direction.NewsJan 20, 2018
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Amanda Todd one of four Canadian women celebrated in musical tributeThe National Arts Center Orchestra is commemorating Four Canadian women including Amanda Todd.Nov 2, 2017
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Justin Trudeau won’t comment about Julie Payette’s background checkPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to say what he knew — and when he knew it — about a dismissed, non-felony charge against his choice for Governor General.CanadaJul 19, 2017
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Julie Payette: Meet Canada’s next governor generalJulie Payette is the prime minister's choice for the Queen's next representative in Canada. Who is she, and what will she do?CanadaJul 13, 2017
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Dr. Roberta Bondar, first Canadian woman in space, celebrates 25 years since missionOn Jan. 22, 1992, Dr. Roberta Bondar made history as Canada's first woman in space.Feb 1, 2017
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Roberta Bondar became Canada’s first woman in space 25 years agoIn 1990, Dr. Roberta Bondar, a neurologist from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was selected as Canada's first woman in space when she was named to a mission aboard the space shuttle "Discovery" in 1992.CanadaJan 19, 2017
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Panel to help shorten list of female nominees for 2018 Canadian banknoteThe Bank of Canada has appointed a group of people to develop a short list of Canadian women whose images could appear on a new banknote in 2018.CanadaApr 4, 2016
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