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Killing of Calgary-born scientist tied to mysterious U.S. deaths, disappearances despite quick arrest
The shooting death of a Calgary-born astrophysicist in mid-February in front of his Southern California residence sent shockwaves through his academic and professional circles. Source link
30 writers from across Canada make 2026 CBC Short Story Prize longlist
The winner will receive $6,000, a writing residency and have their work published on CBC Books. Source link
U.S. military seizes another oil tanker linked to Iran
The U.S. military on Thursday seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil, ratcheting up a standoff with Iran a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Source link
Bodies of knowledge: U of A medical school thanks 'remarkable' donors and their families
Before she died at age 96, Doreen Edna Buhler lived a difficult but remarkable life. But death was not the end of Buhler’s story. As part of her final wishes, she donated her remains to the University of Alberta’s Anatomical Gifts Program to further a future generation of medical professionals. Source link
'New face, same dictatorship' says Madagascar's Gen Z activist following protestor arrests
Youth-led protests drove out Madagascar’s president in October 2025. It was supposed to be a revolution leading to systemic change, but activists say the new regime is even worse. Source link
Western astronomers unveil stunning new image of cosmic ‘buckyball’ origins
Western University researchers have released a striking new image of the planetary nebula Tc 1, offering fresh insight into the cosmic origins of “buckyballs,” spherical carbon molecules first detected in space by the same team 15 years ago. Source link
This 19-year-old attempted suicide. Hospital staff sent him to a homeless shelter
A Nova Scotia family is speaking out after their 19-year-old son was taken to hospital following multiple suicide attempts. After being assessed, he was sent by taxi to a local homeless shelter. The teen and his parents say it felt like hospital staff were more concerned about clearing a bed than helping him. Source link
2 trains collide in Denmark, leaving 4 people critically injured
Two local trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring at least 17 people, four of whom were in a critical condition, the emergency service told Reuters. Source link
New recovery home in N.L. aims to keep moms and babies together
Two moms had their children taken from their care because of drug addiction. Now, they’re helping launch a recovery home for other mothers who use or have used substances. Source link
Square dances and cell signal dead zones: Rangers confront Canada’s Arctic reality
A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership. Source link