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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. Space Weather Canada said the storm associated with massive solar flares was striking all of Canada Friday afternoon. The U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration issued its first geomagnetic storm watch since 2005 and said the storm was a "potentially historic event." Such events can cause f
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Alberta premier 'glad' Gaza protest in Calgary ended as encampments escalate
Premier Danielle Smith says she's pleased the University of Calgary moved to have police dismantle an on-campus pro-Palestinian protest and hopes the University of Alberta will take note. Smith’s comment comes as the head of the University of Calgary said the dismantling of the encampment Thursday night derailed into a clash with police because of counter-protesters. Also Friday, a similar protest that began with one tent at the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton mushroomed to about 35. Sm
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Trudeau points to fire fight, says Meta news ban degrades safety as it makes billions
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Canada's dispute with Meta is a "test moment" for the country to stand against the social media giant that's making billions off people, but taking no responsibility for the well-being of communities it profits from, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. Trudeau made his comments in West Kelowna, one of several B.C. communities involved in evacuations of thousands of people last summer, while information about wildfires and escape routes were blocked on Meta's Facebook
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Flair Airlines CEO bullish on future of discount airlines. Others aren't so sure
With Swoop folded into WestJet and Lynx folded altogether, Edmonton-based Flair Airlines has emerged as the only ultra-low cost carrier left standing in Canada. Is CEO Stephen Jones nervous?"Not at all, we're going to have a great summer," said Jones, speaking to CBC News on the sidelines of the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Calgary this week. Stephen Jones is the CEO at Flair Airlines. (Paula Duhatschek/CBC)Others aren't so sure about the future of discount airlines. While in Europe the ultra-l
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McGill University seeks injunction against pro-Palestinian encampment
McGill University is seeking a court injunction against protesters at the pro-Palestinian encampment on its downtown campus, demanding that they dismantle the camp and refrain from any further occupation."I would like to emphasize that the order, if granted, would not stop our efforts to continue our discussions with members of the McGill community participating in the encampment," said Deep Saini, McGill's president and vice-chancellor, in a statement Friday afternoon."We are committed to doing
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VideoPotential withdrawal of U.S. munitions to Israel divides public opinion
In Tel Aviv, Israelis from different backgrounds are split on U.S. Joe Biden's warning that an Israeli invasion into Rafah would result in the U.S. pulling back its supplies of certain munitions.
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Woman critically hurt after motorcycle collides with van in Mississauga
A woman is in life-threatening condition after her motorcycle collided with a van in Mississauga on Friday, Peel police say.The collision happened in the area of Burnhamthorpe Road W. and Perivale Road near Mavis Road.Police said the woman was taken to hospital. The driver of the van remained on the scene.Road closures are in place as police investigate the collision.
