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<\/p>\nDuring a brief welcome ceremony, Kutryk said his first order of business now that he\u2019s made it to the International Space Station was to get some shut-eye.<\/p>\n
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He is set to spend six months on the station conducting experiments, doing research and taking part in critical maintenance work.<\/p>\n
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Alberta separatists say Ottawa prioritizing pipeline doesn\u2019t halt independence push<\/p>\n
Alberta is on the fast track to get a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast \u2014 but those who want the province to quit Confederation say that doesn\u2019t move the needle on their desire to stay.<\/p>\n
In a little more than two weeks, Albertans go to the polls for a referendum on whether to stay in Canada or launch a second, binding vote on separating.<\/p>\n
Cory Morgan of the group Pathway to Independence says a new pipeline is positive, but doesn\u2019t change a thing for those committed to the cause of separation.<\/p>\n
Keith Wilson of the group Let Alberta Decide says Thursday\u2019s announcement just underlines the problem that the province has to go cap in hand to Ottawa to get anything done.<\/p>\n
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Quebec party leaders work to shore up support as campaign enters final stretch<\/p>\n
Quebec\u2019s main party leaders are shifting their campaigns into top gear, as voters head to the polls Monday.<\/p>\n
Several spent Thursday trying to shore up support in ridings that are expected to be tight races for their parties.<\/p>\n
Parti Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has been asking voters to give his party a majority government, as polls show his party in the lead. <\/p>\n
But Qu\u00e9b\u00e9c solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal warned electors against strategic voting and urged them to vote with their hearts. <\/p>\n
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Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today<\/p>\n
The actor and Parkinson\u2019s disease advocate Michael J. Fox is set to be honoured at Rideau Hall this morning.<\/p>\n
Fox, who is already a member of the Order of Canada, is being promoted to a companion in a ceremony hosted by Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour.<\/p>\n
Rideau Hall says the honour stems from Fox\u2019s \u201cpowerful global advocacy and unflinching honesty about Parkinson\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fox has raised $2.5 billion for research into the disease and has shared candid experiences about the challenges faced by those living with its symptoms.<\/p>\n
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Michael Bubl\u00e9, Jann Arden among musicians to toast k.d. lang at tribute concert tonight<\/p>\n
What\u2019s in store for Canadian crooner k.d. lang when a gaggle of friends and admirers gather to toast her in the nation\u2019s capital tonight?<\/p>\n
She has no idea, and lang says that\u2019s fine by her as she wants to be surprised by the event, where the likes of Michael Bubl\u00e9, Jann Arden and Allison Russell are set to perform.<\/p>\n
The tribute concert at the National Arts Centre, \u201ck.d. lang: has always been,\u201d coincides with an exhibition of lang\u2019s stagewear.<\/p>\n
The Consort, Alta.-born singer is among Canada\u2019s most celebrated musicians, with hits such as \u201cConstant Craving,\u201d \u201cMiss Chatelaine,\u201d and \u201cCrying,\u201d a duet she recorded with Roy Orbison in 1987.<\/p>\n
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 2, 2026.<\/p>\n
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