3, 2, 1, liftoff: David Saint-Jacques, Canada’s next astronaut, set to blast off Monday
If all goes according to plan, he will take off at 6:31 a.m. eastern time from the steppes of Kazakhstan on a manned Russian rocket launch. Continue reading
Astronaut, top bands to help Brandon University celebrate 50 years
Brandon University is recognizing 50 years as a university with four days of celebrations, including a music festival, team reunions, and speakers including astronaut Chris Hadfield. Continue reading
Astronauts aboard ISS stuck in space ‘indefinitely’ after Russian rocket failure: Chris Hadfield
Three astronauts living on the International Space Station (ISS) were set to welcome two new crew members Thursday, but the Russian Soyuz spacecraft heading there had to make an emergency landing just minutes after takeoff. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut teams up with The Tragically Hip, records music video in space
The Michigan-born astronaut, and a longtime friend of the Kingston rockers, worked with the Hip’s bassist Gord Sinclair to write, record and perform the song. Continue reading
Canadian astronaut’s lifelong wait for liftoff about to end
By Jeff Semple Europe Bureau Chief
“He’s a smile with legs.” Continue reading
Canada’s Walk of Fame 2018 inductees: Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir, Seth Rogen and others
On its 20th anniversary, Canada’s Walk of Fame is honouring the best and brightest from across Canada. Continue reading
Scott Moir, Tessa Virtue among latest group to join Canada’s Walk of Fame
London’s Tessa Virtue and Ilderton’s Scott Moir are among the latest cohort of influential Canadians joining the country’s Walk of Fame. Continue reading
Olympic medalist Mark McMorris named 2018 Calgary parade marshal
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
The Calgary Stampede announced the 2018 parade marshal Thursday morning. Continue reading
Kingston group promoting commemoration of the Battle of Hill 70
By Paul Soucy Videographer
The Battle at Hill 70 took place on Aug. 15, 1917 — and only lasted a few hours before Canadian soldiers were victorious. Continue reading
Astronaut Chris Hadfield coming to Hamilton for Canada 151 tour
Astronaut Chris Hadfield will be partaking in a Canada 151 tour that has a stop in Hamilton. Continue reading
