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By Stacey Brzostowski · July 5, 2025
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Humans fly farther than ever in Moon mission milestone
A Canadian astronaut is part of a historic return to deep space, as humans once again circle the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen is among four crew members aboard Artemis II, marking the first time a Canadian ha
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Haida Gwaii to host World Cup events with provincial funding
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New fibre link funding aims to strengthen Haida Gwaii connectivity
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From scraps to system: Old Massett compost program shows strong gains, with room to grow
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