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Canadian-made tools on Webb space telescope help provide spectacular views of space

Canadian-made tools on Webb space telescope help provide spectacular views of space

LONGUEUIL, Que. — NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, outfitted with two Canadian-built systems that help capture images, is already astounding the scientists who worked for years to get the instrument operational.
Jan. 6 nearly 'spark that started a new Civil War,' ex-Oath Keepers member testifies

Jan. 6 nearly 'spark that started a new Civil War,' ex-Oath Keepers member testifies

WASHINGTON — Shortly after an "unhinged" White House meeting with his motliest unofficial advisers, Donald Trump invited his Twitter followers to what would become the Jan.
Former neighbour stands by story RCMP did 'nothing' on N.S. killer's spousal abuse

Former neighbour stands by story RCMP did 'nothing' on N.S. killer's spousal abuse

HALIFAX — A former neighbour of the man who carried out the 2020 Nova Scotia mass killing stood by her story on Tuesday that RCMP did "nothing" when she reported a violent domestic assault years before the rampage.
Does airport preclearance offer a model to help U.S. prevent future mass shootings?

Does airport preclearance offer a model to help U.S. prevent future mass shootings?

WASHINGTON — In a nation of more than 332 million people now outflanked by their own firepower, a Canadian-born professor is preaching the merits of using risk management to prevent mass shootings.
New poll suggests more than half of Canadians are worried about issues at airports

New poll suggests more than half of Canadians are worried about issues at airports

OTTAWA — Most Canadians believe the country is in a recession and that prices are going to continue to rise for the foreseeable future, according to a new poll.
Killer's violent past explored by inquiry investigation Nova Scotia mass shooting

Killer's violent past explored by inquiry investigation Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia denture maker who killed 22 people in April 2020 was long known to be a violent man, especially among disadvantaged people who owed him money, newly released documents show.
New poll on Canadian concerns and Via strike averted: In The News for July 12, 2022

New poll on Canadian concerns and Via strike averted: In The News for July 12, 2022

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, July 12, 2022 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Leadership committee chair scrutinized Patrick Brown's past during vetting: source

Leadership committee chair scrutinized Patrick Brown's past during vetting: source

OTTAWA — The chair of the federal Conservative party's leadership election organizing committee privately expressed concerns around Patrick Brown's history while vetting him as a potential candidate, according to documentation obtained by The Canadia
Via Rail strike averted with last-minute deal with Unifor

Via Rail strike averted with last-minute deal with Unifor

Officials with Via Rail and Unifor Council 4000 and Local 100 have announced a tentative deal has been struck just ahead of a deadline that would have seen some 2,400 workers walk off the job.
Horgan urges federal government to carry half the health-care load as premiers meet

Horgan urges federal government to carry half the health-care load as premiers meet

VICTORIA — Canada's provinces and territories need a partner that will share half the financial load on the health-care system, which is buckling without stable, predictable and long-term funding, British Columbia Premier John Horgan said Monday.
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