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Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket, with 2 Mars-bound satellites aboard
The giant New Glenn rocket from Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin launched from Florida on its debut mission for paying customers on Thursday, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars while also nailing the landing of its reusable booster for the first time. Source link
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in Edmonton’s inner city: Alberta health officials
Provincial health officials have declared an outbreak of tuberculosis in Edmonton’s core, after lab tests confirmed two inner-city residents had the same strain of the infectious disease. Source link
Government spends $19B on external services, despite vow to trim spending
Government records show the federal government spent more than $19 billion on external professional and special services in 2024-25 — an increase of almost $2 billion since last year and of about $8.5 billion since 2020. Source link
2028 Olympic schedule shift creates lineup wrinkle for McIntosh in pursuit of 5 individual gold medals
Summer McIntosh now faces an unforeseen wrinkle in her drive for five individual gold medals at the 2028 Summer Olympics. Following a transformative shift in scheduling for the next Summer Games announced Wednesday, scheduling conflicts have arisen that will affect the Canadian swimming star’s competition selection. Source link
Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister
The federal government states that its changes to disability pension for service members will not result in veterans receiving less money. The change will only apply to RCMP members, according to the government. Source link
B.C. man survives BASE jumping crash into mountain that led to hours-long high-altitude rescue
Squamish Search and Rescue found Zachery Mayne hanging onto a small outcropping of rock to stop himself from plummeting more than 450 metres to the ground. Source link
Quebec men accused in alleged extremist plot will go to trial following federal indictment
Three Quebec men accused of facilitating terrorism will be sent to trial after the federal Crown prosecutor’s office filed a direct indictment on Nov. 7, along with new charges. Source link
Guardians closer Clase arrested at N.Y. airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme
Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches. Source link
Paris honours attack victims with vigils, lights, 10 years on
Paris is marking 10 years since the Islamic State attacks that killed 130 people after gunmen and suicide bombers targeted cafés, restaurants and the Bataclan concert hall. People gathered at Place de la République for a candlelight vigil on the eve of the anniversary on Wednesday, and French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne […]
1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss
The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized. Source link