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Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon

Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly's Blue Ghost lands on moon

MONTREAL — The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he's thrilled by the confirmation that a private lunar lander has touched down on the moon with his company's technology aboard.
Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

Freeland 'uniquely qualified' to lead Canada through 'greatest threat' since WWII

OTTAWA — When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her bid to become the next Liberal leader, speakers always blare Nelly Furtado's 2006 hit "Maneater.
Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

Expert says Trump wants a 'win' as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà vu as the country waits to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of economy-wide tariffs ultimately materialize on Tuesday, tipping North America into a trade war.
Canadian Ukrainian community 'shocked' and 'angry' at Zelenskyy's treatment

Canadian Ukrainian community 'shocked' and 'angry' at Zelenskyy's treatment

Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday's clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and they are warning this heated exchange should serve as a wake-up call for Canada.
Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on 'Real Time with Bill Maher'

Chrystia Freeland joined the growing ranks of high-profile Canadian politicians taking to U.S. airwaves to spread their message to Canadian and American viewers since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump's Ukraine comments rile Europeans

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to London on Saturday ahead of a European defence summit seeking to set the conditions toward a lasting peace in Ukraine, as some say Washington's transatlantic alliance is over.
Anti-Amazon protesters in Montreal rally once again for boycott demonstration

Anti-Amazon protesters in Montreal rally once again for boycott demonstration

MONTREAL — Protesters accusing Amazon of union-busting gathered in downtown Montreal today to continue their calls for a boycott of the company after it decided to shutter its Quebec warehouses in the province in January.
Canadian-made lunar dust repellent heading to the moon aboard Firefly's Blue Ghost

Canadian-made lunar dust repellent heading to the moon aboard Firefly's Blue Ghost

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Canadian-made moon dust repellent is expected to land on the moon Sunday as part of a NASA-led study. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander launched from Florida on Jan.
Leonard Cohen notebook sold for $174,000 in memorabilia auction

Leonard Cohen notebook sold for $174,000 in memorabilia auction

MONTREAL — From pages inked with poems to a locket containing a lock of hair, memorabilia belonging to the late Canadian poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was auctioned on Friday, raking in thousands of dollars.
Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday there's a good chance that Russia could re-invade Ukraine if there are no security guarantees in a peace deal. Her comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S.
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