Star light, star bright, will there be a new star tonight? That’s the question astronomers are waiting to answer, as they await a spectacular stellar explosion they believe is on the horizon.  Recurrent nova last brightened in 1946 and has a recurring cycle of roughly 80 years. Star light, star …

The Hamilton artist and musician's musical Beautiful Scars is about his journey to discovering his Indigenous identity. Beautiful Scars will run at Theatre Aquarius from April 24 to May 11 When Mohawk artist Tom Wilson was writing his best-selling memoir Beautiful Scars, he'd often read passages out loud to himself, …

Investigators with Alberta Health Services served closure orders on four halal grocery stores and a halal warehouse and distribution centre in Calgary on Friday. The outlets are accused of purchasing and reselling uninspected meat to the public, which is against the law in Alberta. Selling uninspected meat illegal and risky, …

For decades, conservationists have been restoring the biodiversity of San Francisco's coastal dunes. But a key piece of the puzzle was missing — until now. 'This is a historic occasion,' says scientist after dozens of silvery blue butterflies released As It Happens6:22Humans wiped out a native San Francisco butterfly. Now …

WASHINGTON: Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points in the first half as the Milwaukee Bucks struck early in a 109-94 victory over Indiana in their NBA playoffs opener despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks followed the blueprint laid out earlier Sunday (Monday in Manila) by the …

A man cleared in the death of a Toronto police officer says he is relieved that he has been found not guilty, but he cannot stop thinking about the family of the officer who died nearly three years ago. Zameer speaks to CBC's The National after being found not guilty …

After initially stating that he was “hoping for a different outcome” after Umar Zameer’s acquittal, Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said Tuesday that he accepts the jury’s verdict — though one city councillor says the chief should still apologize to the public for his comments. Fallout continues over comments made …

An explosion of Thai flavors await diners at Conrad Manila as its annual Legendary Chefs Series features Akkawin “Pun” Pitrachart of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. Known for his culinary prowess in authentic Thai cuisine, chef Pitrachart will be helming the kitchen at Conrad's Brasserie on 3 until April 30, treating diners …

The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have numerous international consequences.  After six months of stasis, Congress approves votes Saturday. The U.S. Congress has taken a long-awaited leap toward rearming Ukraine, setting up votes Saturday that will have sprawling international …

A leading member of the Ukrainian parliament delivered stark warnings to Canadian politicians and top defence officials this week in a series of mostly under-the-radar meetings in Ottawa ahead of the long-anticipated aid vote in the U.S. Congress. ‘We’re fighting your war,’ says Oleksandra Ustinova, head of Ukraine’s parliamentary commission …