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'Imagine what we can do': Astronaut Jeremy Hansen sees great potential for Canada

'Imagine what we can do': Astronaut Jeremy Hansen sees great potential for Canada

As Jeremy Hansen prepares for his mission around the moon, the Ontario-born astronaut is thinking about the ways Canada could help tackle some of the world's most pressing problems.
In the news today: Pair of key economic reports out today

In the news today: Pair of key economic reports out today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Attacks on LGBTQ community largely influenced by events in the U.S.: advocates

Wilbur Turner has witnessed his fair share of hate since he came out as a queer man 27 years ago in Alberta.
'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

'We’re addressing the symptom, not the cause': A look at food banks across Canada

The word "crisis" comes up quickly when speaking with those who run food banks across Canada.
Double whammy of new climate policies in Atlantic Canada fuel political battle

Double whammy of new climate policies in Atlantic Canada fuel political battle

OTTAWA — There is a clash of wills growing in Atlantic Canada over two new climate policies that take effect this weekend, with premiers demanding Ottawa put the brakes on the plan and the federal government accusing them of playing politics with the
Community in Northwest Territories evacuated as wildfires near

Community in Northwest Territories evacuated as wildfires near

WEKWEÈTÌ, N.W.T. — A community north of Yellowknife is being evacuated as three wildfires burn nearby. The Tlicho government says the first plane from Wekweeti, which is home to more than 100 people, left for Yellowknife at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Triple stabbing at University of Waterloo was hate-motivated, police say, man charged

Triple stabbing at University of Waterloo was hate-motivated, police say, man charged

A triple stabbing during a gender studies class at the University of Waterloo is believed to have been a hate-motivated attack, police said Thursday as they laid multiple charges against a 24-year-old former student.
B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

B.C. staff who failed to check on two abused foster children lose jobs: ministry

Staff members at the British Columbia Children's Ministry who failed to check on two Indigenous children who were systematically abused by their foster parents have lost their jobs, the government says.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants B.C. port strike averted, cites economic impact

Canadian Chamber of Commerce wants B.C. port strike averted, cites economic impact

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says it is "deeply disturbed" the British Columbia port workers' union has served strike notice and is prepared to take job action on Saturday.
U.K. wants NATO to speed up Ukraine's membership process as alliance prepares to meet

U.K. wants NATO to speed up Ukraine's membership process as alliance prepares to meet

OTTAWA — Britain's defence secretary said Thursday that he wants NATO leaders to consider fast-tracking Ukraine's membership in the military alliance when they meet next month in Vilnius, Lithuania.