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Major solar storm hits Canada, bringing risks and prospect of spectacular aurora

Major solar storm hits Canada, bringing risks and prospect of spectacular aurora

Canada's space weather agency warned Friday of a "major geomagnetic storm" that was hitting the country and could have severe impacts on power systems, satellites and other infrastructure.
Trudeau points to fire fight, says Meta news ban degrades safety as it makes billions

Trudeau points to fire fight, says Meta news ban degrades safety as it makes billions

WEST KELOWNA, B.C.
Trial of admitted serial killer hears about search of Winnipeg landfill for remains

Trial of admitted serial killer hears about search of Winnipeg landfill for remains

WINNIPEG — The trial of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki heard details Friday about the exhaustive search by police to find the remains of one of his four victims. Police Const.
Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past policy that banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
Canada abstains on Palestine recognition at UN, open to statehood before peace

Canada abstains on Palestine recognition at UN, open to statehood before peace

OTTAWA — Canada abstained from another United Nations vote Friday aimed at formally recognizing Palestine, while opening the door to supporting statehood before the end of the current conflict.
Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

OTTAWA — From the crest of a small hill less than an hour's drive from the easternmost point of Newfoundland and Labrador to a fir tree-covered mountainside just 10 kilometres off the Straight of Georgia, Canada is now equipped with a network of high
Canada pitches in $76 million for 'faster' German air-defence systems in Ukraine

Canada pitches in $76 million for 'faster' German air-defence systems in Ukraine

OTTAWA — Canada is putting $76 million towards a German-led effort to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian missiles and aircraft, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Friday, with no timeline in sight for when a system already purchased from the
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police

Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Montreal area turns himself in to police

LAVAL, Que. — The suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 30-year-old man in the Montreal area on Thursday has turned himself in to police. Provincial police Sgt.
Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic's protest encampment

Police launch assault investigation into incidents at UVic's protest encampment

SAANICH, B.C. — Police in Saanich, B.C., say an assault investigation is underway following two alleged incidents at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the grounds of the University of Victoria.
Another alleged intruder at Drake's mansion seriously injured after guard altercation

Another alleged intruder at Drake's mansion seriously injured after guard altercation

TORONTO — Police say an alleged trespasser at Drake's Toronto home was sent to hospital with serious injuries after getting into an altercation with security guards.