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The Latest developments related to the total solar eclipse set for parts of Canada
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
A total solar eclipse is set to pass through parts of Atlantic and central Canada today, bringing darkness and a possible moment of celestial awe to massive crowds expected to gather in its path. Here are the latest developments from across affected regions (all times eastern): 4 a.m. Forecasts suggest cloudy skies may spoil the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celestial event: What you need to know about today’s total solar eclipse
By Michael MacDonald, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
Here are the answers to some key questions about the total solar eclipse that will make its way across much of eastern and central Canada today. What happens during a total solar eclipse? The moon will be in a direct line between the sun and the Earth, creating a dark, quickly moving shadow on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Total solar eclipse set to bring darkness and celestial awe to Canadian crowds
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
A total solar eclipse is set to fall over parts of eastern and central Canada today, prompting massive crowds to gather in its path for a chance to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial event. The path of totality, where the sun goes directly behind the moon, will first cross through southwestern Ontario around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PM’s national security adviser, PMO staff to testify at foreign interference inquiry
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
OTTAWA – The public inquiry studying alleged meddling in Canada’s most recent elections will hear from the prime minister’s national security adviser today. Nathalie Drouin was named to the post in January. Vincent Rigby, who was national security adviser from 2020 to 2021, will also answer questions at the inquiry in Ottawa later in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence Minister Bill Blair to release Canada’s long-awaited defence policy update
By The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
OTTAWA – Defence Minister Bill Blair is set to release the long-awaited update to Canada’s defence policy this morning in Trenton, Ont. The policy has been in the works since shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It replaces the current policy, “Strong, Secure, Engaged,” which came out in 2017 and sets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Sudan crisis rages, resettlement stalled; groups urge Ottawa to do more to help
By Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press on April 8th, 2024
OTTAWA – Canada has yet to reunite a single family with relatives who are trying to escape conflict-racked Sudan, while diaspora groups are demanding the federal government do more to end a yearlong civil war. The fighting that erupted last April between duelling militias in the northeastern African country has forced out at least 8.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father says 11-year-old boy felt safe with dogs before deadly attack in Edmonton home
By The Canadian Press on April 7th, 2024
EDMONTON – The father of an 11-year-old boy killed in a dog attack in an Edmonton home says he never saw the two animals act aggressively towards people. Wesley Grist says the large dogs belonged to his roommate, and they have since been euthanized. He says his son, Kache Grist, was comfortable with the pets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian soldier missing, presumed dead in Swiss avalanche: Armed Forces
By The Canadian Press on April 7th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in an avalanche while on leave in Switzerland. A statement from the Armed Forces says Capt. Sean Thomas went missing in the slide on April 1. Local authorities had reported that three people were killed in an off-piste area of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada adds Haiti evacuation flight next week after last-minute requests
By The Canadian Press on April 7th, 2024
MONTREAL – Canada has added an evacuation flight out of Haiti next week after a spike in the number of requests to flee the Caribbean country. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says in a message on X that officials saw an influx of last-minute requests for help. She says an additional flight will be added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Solar eclipse forecast: here’s where to find the best view of totality in Canada
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press on April 7th, 2024
A total solar eclipse is set to cross through parts of Canada on Monday, offering crowds in its path a dazzling view of the astronomical wonder. That is, if clouds don’t get in the way. Some popular viewing spots in the eclipse’s path of totality could be under cloud cover, while areas in Quebec and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces billions to build Canada’s AI capacity
By The Canadian Press on April 7th, 2024
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is setting aside $2.4 billion in the upcoming budget to build capacity in artificial intelligence. The bulk of that – $2 billion worth – is going into a fund that will aim to provide access to computing capabilities and technical infrastructure. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Montreal ... Read More »
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