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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will venture outside the International Space Station on October 29, marking Canada's first spacewalk since 2017. The mission will boost the station's power supply by 30% through cutting-edge solar technology.
Ghana and Canada have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen economic ties, expand educational opportunities, and create more organized pathways for workers. The partnership covers trade, mining, aviation, and renewable energy development.
Canadians with pulmonary fibrosis finally have a new treatment option after waiting more than ten years. The oral medication slows lung decline and offers hope to thousands living with scarring in their lungs.
Team Canada's women's gymnastics squad just earned their ticket to the 2027 World Championships, keeping their Olympic dreams alive. Despite finishing eighth in Rotterdam, the team qualified for next year's event in China where more spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be up for grabs.
A 26-year-old Canadian rugby player just became the first from his country to join England's top rugby league in seven years. Mason Flesch's move to Newcastle Red Bulls marks a major milestone for North American rugby talent on the world stage.
After years of medal drought, Canada's figure skating program is rebuilding with fresh talent and renewed ambition. New CEO Therese Brisson is leading the charge to bring the next generation to the podium.
An amateur astronomer planning a camping trip spotted a mysterious circle on satellite images that turned out to be an ancient meteorite crater. Scientists confirmed the 25-kilometer-wide impact site is one of the most significant discoveries in recent years.
Alberta residents voted overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada in the province's first-ever separation referendum, with 76% choosing unity over independence. The decisive result strengthens national unity during a challenging time for the country.
A Canadian research institute is solving physics problems today that won't power technology for another 50 to 100 years. Their work shows how patience in science creates breakthrough innovations.
A Spanish skateboarder just shattered the world record by reaching 94.34 mph on a skateboard—fast enough to get a speeding ticket on most highways. Diego Poncelet spent years searching Google Maps for the perfect hill to make his dream come true.
Music legend Joni Mitchell officially became an American citizen at age 82, completing a journey that began when she moved to the U.S. in 1965. The Grammy winner will keep her Canadian citizenship too, thanks to dual citizenship laws.
Vietnam is partnering with Canadian experts to use artificial intelligence for treating rare diseases, combining Canada's genomic data expertise with Vietnam's diverse population. The collaboration could help Vietnam leap forward in personalized healthcare while tapping into talent from Vietnamese professionals working abroad.