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A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon

A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon

HOUSTON — A quick look at Col. Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut named Monday as a member of Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than half a century: Born: Jan. 27, 1976, in London, Ont.
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting

Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov.
Atlantic hydrogen projects tracking well for 2025 production start: Wilkinson

Atlantic hydrogen projects tracking well for 2025 production start: Wilkinson

OTTAWA — Seven months after Canada and Germany agreed to build a new hydrogen supply chain across the Atlantic Ocean, the 2025 target date for the first shipments is on track, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says.
Veto stands: Transgender pronouns OK in North Dakota schools

Veto stands: Transgender pronouns OK in North Dakota schools

Teachers in North Dakota can still refer to transgender students by the personal pronouns they use, after lawmakers on Monday failed to override the governor’s veto of a controversial bill to place restrictions on educators.
DiCaprio testifies in money-laundering case of Fugees rapper

DiCaprio testifies in money-laundering case of Fugees rapper

WASHINGTON (AP) — Movie star Leonardo DiCaprio testified in federal court Monday morning as part of a trial involving international money laundering, bribery and a prominent rap artist.
With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine help

With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine help

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s Western allies have sent the country 65 billion euros ($70 billion) in military aid to help thwart Russia’s full-scale invasion , NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, and with no peace negotiations on th
No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court

No legal justification for use of Emergencies Act, civil liberties group tells court

OTTAWA — A national civil liberties group told a federal judge Monday the federal government has not clearly spelled out proper legal justification for its use of the Emergencies Act early last year in response to protests in the national capital and
Stabbings prompt Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to announce new transit safety measures

Stabbings prompt Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek to announce new transit safety measures

Calgary announced a new action plan Monday to make its transit system safer after two women were stabbed last week at a light rail transit station.
NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

NASA, CSA name Jeremy Hansen to be first Canadian to encircle the moon

HOUSTON — A square-jawed fighter pilot from southwestern Ontario donned the mantle of Canada's newest space hero Monday as his country joined the United States in a bid to usher in a new era of daring global adventures beyond the moon and the stars.
DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Monday, giving the governor another legislative victory as he prepares a campaign for president.
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