Source: The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, May 26, 2020 Health care and education systems of Venezuela’s neighbouring countries are strained as they absorb five million refugees while coping with the pandemic. OTTAWA — Canada is increasing its support to South American countries coping with the Venezuelan refugee crisis by $27 million. The contribution comes at a… Continue reading Canada Sends $27M to Venezuela as They Face Refugee Crisis Amid Pandemic
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Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley Complete Rehearsal for Historic Mission
Source: Jonathan Amos, bbc.com, May 26, 2020 Lift-off is scheduled for Wednesday, but if need be everyone will return on Saturday. Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have completed their dress rehearsal for Wednesday’s flight to the International Space Station. The mission, the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years, will see… Continue reading Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley Complete Rehearsal for Historic Mission
Evan Hadfield explains why astronaut father's tweets went viral
By Kevin O’Connor, CBC News, September 27, 2016 Social media expert in Regina Tuesday to speak at conference The son of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was in Regina Tuesday, talking about why his father’s social media posts from space were so massively popular with with the public. Evan Hadfield was a keynote speaker at the Saskatchewan… Continue reading Evan Hadfield explains why astronaut father's tweets went viral
Meet some of Canada's keenest astronaut candidates
By Emily Chung, CBC News, August 8, 2016 Doctors, teacher, fighter pilot, Mars One candidate among those vying to go to space Canadians have a shot at being hired as an astronaut for the first time since 2009. The Canadian Space Agency is accepting applications for two astronaut positions until Aug. 15. The recruitment campaign… Continue reading Meet some of Canada's keenest astronaut candidates