Star light, star bright, will there be a new star tonight? That’s the question astronomers are waiting to answer, as they await a spectacular stellar explosion they believe is on the horizon. Recurrent nova last brightened in 1946 and has a recurring cycle of roughly 80 years Star light, star …
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Son of hostage killed in RCMP gunfire testifies at B.C. coroner’s inquest
Brandon McEwan, Nona McEwan's son, testified in person Tuesday at a B.C. coroner's inquest into his mother's death in March 2019. McEwan was killed in a hail of RCMP gunfire after she was taken hostage. Police gunfire killed Randy Crosson and girlfriend Nona McEwan, who was taken hostage in 2019 …
Read More »Speed of Trump jury selection surprises after predictions of drawn-out slugfest
Seven jurors were empanelled by the second day of Donald Trump’s trial Tuesday, leaving only five slots plus several backups unfilled. It was faster than most had predicted for the historic and unusual criminal trial. 7 jurors appointed after grilling that weeds out dozens Seven jurors were empanelled by the …
Read More »Alberta firefighters battle out-of-control wildfire after natural gas line rupture
A natural gas pipeline rupture Tuesday morning in west-central Alberta has sparked a wildfire. TC Energy says the affected section of the pipeline has been isolated and shut down A natural gas pipeline rupture Tuesday morning in west-central Alberta has sparked a wildfire. TC Energy activated its emergency response procedures …
Read More »Are you renting with no plans to buy? Here’s what the federal budget has for you
The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy a home — or just don’t want to. Budget emphasizes …
Read More »Liberals pledge $9B in new money for Indigenous communities in 2024 budget
The Trudeau government is promising $9 billion in new cash for Indigenous communities over the next five years, a smaller spend than some past budgets but one the government says builds on past investments and maintains an upward trend. $5B in Indigenous loan guarantees for resource and energy projects also …
Read More »Niagara Falls is rich with Indigenous history — a legacy these Haudenosaunee people want recognized
Indigenous history is rooted in the Niagara Region on both sides of the border, a legacy that these Haudenosaunee people are making sure is recognized. Indigenous history is rooted in the Niagara Region on both sides of the border Unreserved50:56Unmapped: Niagara Falls This week we’re taking you to Niagara Falls …
Read More »NASA pauses Mars sample return plan until a cheaper, faster one can be developed
NASA's plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth is on hold until there's a faster, cheaper way, space agency officials said Monday. Current plan ballooned to a cost of $11B US, with a return decades away NASA's plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth is on …
Read More »Mysterious object that hit Florida man’s roof was part of the International Space Station
When a strange object hit Alejandro Otero's home in Florida, he had to return early from vacation. Once he got in touch with NASA, he learned it was a piece of space junk from the International Space Station. The object was a piece of space junk that was expected to …
Read More »Israeli artist and curators decline to show work at Venice Biennale, call for ceasefire
The artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale announced Tuesday they won't open the Israeli pavilion exhibition until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages. 'The time for art is lost': Artist Ruth Patir, curator also call for return of all hostages …
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