CanadaApr 06, 2026
Artemis II reaches deep space milestone, Canadian astronaut among crew surpassing Apollo 13 distance
Canadian Space Agency says NASA’s Artemis II mission has travelled farther into space than previous crewed missions, setting a new milestone as it passes close to the Moon.
The agency confirmed Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three U.S. crewmates have gone beyond the distance reached during the Apollo 13 mission. It marks the first time a Canadian astronaut has travelled this far from Earth.
The Orion capsule is flying past the far side of the Moon, a region not visible from Earth. According to mission details released by NASA, the flight is designed to test systems and assess the space
AlbertaApr 06, 2026
WestJet adds $60 surcharge on some bookings, reduces select flights amid fuel cost surge
Calgary-based WestJet says it will introduce a temporary $60 surcharge on certain bookings and consolidate some flights as fuel prices rise.
In an email to customers, the airline said the surcharge will apply to bookings made using a companion voucher starting Wednesday. The company did not specify how long the surcharge will remain in place.
WestJet also confirmed it has combined flights on lower-demand routes, reducing its schedule by about one per cent in April and three per cent in May. The airline said most affected passengers have been offered alternative travel arrangements.
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IndiaApr 06, 2026
Bomb threat emails sent to three Jalandhar schools; police launch search and cyber probe
Three private schools in Jalandhar received bomb threats by email, prompting a police response and search operations on campus, according to local police.
The schools identified in the emails include Mayor World School, MGN and DIPS. School administrators alerted authorities after receiving the messages, and parents were informed as a precaution.
According to police, search operations were carried out at the campuses under the direction of Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur. No explosives had been confirmed at the time of publication.
Police officials said cyber cell teams and other investigat
BCApr 06, 2026
Shots fired at Delta home; no injuries reported, police say
According to a Delta Police Department statement, officers responded around 2:50 a.m. Friday to the 11200 block of 92A Avenue near Hardy Road after reports of gunfire. At the scene, investigators recovered multiple Gun Shot casings and determined the shots were directed at an unoccupied basement suite of the house.
Police confirmed that people were inside the upper level of the home at the time of the incident but were not struck.
Investigators say preliminary findings suggest the shooting was targeted. However, police added there is no indication at this stage that the incident is extortion.
BCApr 06, 2026
Environment Canada warns of strong winds across B.C. south coast starting Monday
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of strong winds across British Columbia’s then coast beginning Monday afternoon.
According to the federal weather agency, gusts of up to 70 km/h are expected to develop late Monday as a cold front moves across the South Coast. The winds are forecast to continue into Tuesday morning.
The statement applies to several , including Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, eastern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Environment Canada says the system will bring “strong and gusty” westerly winds in the wake of what it descr
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