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Author: Ivan Semeniuk
Publication Date: January 5, 2026 - 18:59
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UBC researchers delve into deep space to answer mysteries of galaxy formation
January 5, 2026
By chasing shadows in the farthest reaches of space, a team led by astronomers at the University of British Columbia has discovered that the early universe can be a hot mess.
More specifically, the researchers measured the energy of hot gas within a remote group of galaxies – the most distant such measurement ever made. The result reinforces the importance of giant black holes in galaxy formation and shows that in at least some cases the process was energized to a degree that computer simulations do not predict.
It's no ruff day in the office for Fredericton Police Force's newest recruits — police dogs Jago and Mac. The two canines are the city's first police dogs in years.
January 7, 2026 - 13:56 | Anna Mandin | Global News - Canada
Conway Hutt says he didn’t know the boy who died in his community after a weekend dog attack, but when he heard about the tragedy he knew there was a family who needed support.The southwest Nova Scotia scallop fisher put together a fundraising raffle in support of the boy’s family, some of whom he does know. He put up 10 pounds of scallops, which another fisher quickly matched with 10 pounds of lobster. By Tuesday evening, dozens of items had been donated including hundreds of dollars in gift cards, hand-crocheted blankets, and drone photography services. “As of about 8 o’clock (Tuesday...
January 7, 2026 - 13:53 | Devin Stevens | The Globe and Mail
Bottled water, plumbing supplies and food continue to be flown in to a beleaguered First Nation in northern Manitoba, as its chief met Wednesday with political leaders to survey extensive damage to the community after a days-long power outage. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, federal Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are among a delegation touring Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
January 7, 2026 - 13:41 | Brittany Hobson | The Globe and Mail
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