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Publication Date: April 5, 2026 - 04:00
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Ban on rescue dogs from countries at risk of spreading rabies to remain, CFIA says
April 5, 2026
The federal government says a ban on the import of rescue dogs into Canada will remain in place until further notice due to rabies concerns. Animal advocacy groups say the restrictions — which were brought in more than three years ago and originally meant to be temporary — are preventing healthy animals from legitimate international rescues from finding homes in Canada.
Ottawa city councillors will soon consider a new measure to restrict protests near schools, hospitals and places of worship. If approved, the so-called "bubble" bylaw would kick in Aug. 1.
April 9, 2026 - 14:58 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Artemis II is now on its way home, having broken the record for the farthest distance humans have flown from Earth by travelling around the far side of the Moon.
Four astronauts are on board: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Jeremy Hansen, and are expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately 8:07 p.m. on Friday, April 10.
Given the hazards involved, along with the years of training and expertise required to journey into space, it would be reasonable to assume Artemis II astronauts are exceptionally well compensated.
Yet, despite the...
April 9, 2026 - 14:55 | Ellie Hutchings | National Post
Canadian maple syrup is cheaper in Australia than at some Canadian stores, to the immense frustration of some Canadians syrup fans.
A Reddit commentator recently pointed out that Canadian maple syrup is cheaper in grocery stores in Australia than on its home turf.
Posting in the subreddit r/loblawsisoutofcontrol
, they wrote: “Canadian maple syrup cheaper in Australia than at Loblaws. 250 ml jar at Woolworths — $6.00 Australian (roughly...
April 9, 2026 - 14:50 | Ellie Hutchings | National Post






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