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History of famous firsts in space

History of famous firsts in space

From Mars rovers to deep-space intel to a bevy of programs in the works around the world, the history of space exploration is being newly written every day.
Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

Across from the headquarters of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, a new initiative aims to ensure that Calgary and its largest industry aren't left behind in the global pursuit of a low-carbon economy.
Delays for new hybrid, electric cars reach years — not months — amid supply crunch

Delays for new hybrid, electric cars reach years — not months — amid supply crunch

Many vehicles are sold before they even hit the lot, leaving some dealership parking lots nearly empty while waiting lists grow indeterminately longer. 
Fatal motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian on Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Carstairs

Fatal motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian on Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Carstairs

Southbound traffic on Highway 2 resumed at about 10:30 a.m. after Red Deer man killed in collision
New sign in B.C. park brings light to a dark chapter of Canada’s past

New sign in B.C. park brings light to a dark chapter of Canada’s past

Sign tells the story of the Komagata Maru, a ship carrying 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers from India that wasn’t allowed to dock in Vancouver harbour a century ago.
Parliamentary budget officer says climate change already costing economy billions

Parliamentary budget officer says climate change already costing economy billions

The effects of climate change bit a $20-billion hole out of Canada's economy last year, parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux said this week.
University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic helped start a new diagnostic testing and research facility at the University of Calgary focused on infections.
Danielle Smith's lobbying record holds clues to her governing agenda, observers say

Danielle Smith's lobbying record holds clues to her governing agenda, observers say

Smith first registered as a lobbyist in June 2019 for the Alberta Enterprise Group, a Calgary-based association of 100 companies of which she was also president.
Tam warns of flu upswing, new COVID-19 variants as viral triple threat continues

Tam warns of flu upswing, new COVID-19 variants as viral triple threat continues

Canada’s top doctor is warning of "increased growth" in new COVID-19 variants and an upswing in seasonal influenza cases, just as a surge of respiratory syncytial virus inundates hospitals.
'Unsustainable' theft at cashier-free convenience store may force its closure

'Unsustainable' theft at cashier-free convenience store may force its closure

The first 24/7 cashier-less store in Vancouver, located at a student residence at UBC, may close just a year after it opened.
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