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Remote Labrador location potential training ground for astronauts

Remote Labrador location potential training ground for astronauts

When scientists determined in the mid-1970s that the Mistastin crater in Labrador had lunar-like properties, the last Apollo mission had flown and it was too late for astronauts to take advantage of the site for training.
Federal cabinet set for three-day retreat in Hamilton ahead of Parliament's return

Federal cabinet set for three-day retreat in Hamilton ahead of Parliament's return

OTTAWA — The ongoing affordability crunch and the threat of a looming recession will be front and centre as the federal Liberal cabinet holds a post-holiday cabinet retreat this week.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $5 million: 08, 11, 27, 35, 38 & 45.
'Homicide in slow motion': Police urged to tackle stalking amid rise of tracking tech

'Homicide in slow motion': Police urged to tackle stalking amid rise of tracking tech

VANCOUVER — Stephanie Forster did everything right. She obtained a restraining order, changed her phone number and moved three times in six months.
Prominent Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies second allegation of sexual misconduct

Prominent Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies second allegation of sexual misconduct

MONTREAL — Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet is denying allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by a woman in 2020.
Ottawa announces $2.8 billion to settle remaining part of B.C. day scholar lawsuit

Ottawa announces $2.8 billion to settle remaining part of B.C. day scholar lawsuit

VANCOUVER — The federal government has come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by two British Columbia first nations related to the collective harms caused by residential schools.
François Legault accuses Justin Trudeau of attacking Quebec's democracy and people

François Legault accuses Justin Trudeau of attacking Quebec's democracy and people

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday for what he described as an attack on "Quebec's democracy and people" by proposing to limit the use of the notwithstanding clause.
Second officer dies in hospital after avalanche near Kaslo, B.C.

Second officer dies in hospital after avalanche near Kaslo, B.C.

NELSON, B.C. — The second off-duty officer who was caught in an avalanche in the British Columbia Interior earlier this month has died from his injures. Nelson Police Service Const.
Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference

Alberta premier promises email search amid questions over prosecutor interference

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked for an email search this weekend to determine if her staff have been contacting Crown prosecutors and interfering in cases involving the Coutts, Alta., border crossing blockade.
Quebec historian obtains photos of salvage operation for Empress of Ireland shipwreck

Quebec historian obtains photos of salvage operation for Empress of Ireland shipwreck

MONTREAL — The two photos that popped up for sale on eBay appeared at first glance to be nothing more than a piece of Quebec maritime nostalgia: men on a wharf in the early 20th century, with a caption reading simply "lighthouse, Gaspé 1910.