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Canadian Scientists Set for Antarctic Research Expedition

Justin Barber

Feb 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Canadian scientists are preparing to embark on a significant research mission to the Antarctic, as announced on February 21, 2025. The mission will involve 15 scientists traveling aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke from Punta Arenas, Chile, set to depart on February 23. This research aims to explore various aspects of climate change and its effects on the Antarctic environment, specifically in the South Shetland Islands and the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.

The scientific study, part of Operation PROJECTION 2025-01, will focus on areas such as climate change impacts, glacial retreat, and marine ecosystem pollution. This venture includes collaboration from multiple Canadian entities: Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and five universities from across the country. The initiative is supported by Polar Knowledge Canada, with logistical backing from the Department of National Defence, Canadian Joint Operations Command, and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Employment Stable in Canada in April 2025 as Unemployment Rises to 6.9%

Employment in Canada showed little change in April 2025, with an increase of 7,400 jobs and the national unemployment rate rising by 0.2 percentage points to 6.9%, according to data released by Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey gathers information each month on employment conditions

Weather report for May 11, 2025

A cool, damp Sunday ahead across Northeast Ontario. Cloud cover will linger throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around 6°C in most communities, such as Timmins, Kapuskasing, and Hearst. Light rain is expected on and off, so bringing an umbrella or a rain jacket is a smart call if

HMCS Margaret Brooke Completes 119-Day Operation PROJECTION, Including First Antarctic Visit by Canadian Navy

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke has returned to Canada after completing a 119-day deployment as part of Operation PROJECTION, according to a news release from National Defence dated May 9, 2025. The deployment began on January 10, 2025, and included travel through South America, Antarctica, and the

Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury Begins Construction on 32-Bed Expansion

Construction has begun on an expansion at Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury, according to a May 10 announcement from the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care. The project will add 32 new long-term care beds to the existing 112 at the facility, with the new section expected to open to

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Employment Stable in Canada in April 2025 as Unemployment Rises to 6.9%

Weather report for May 11, 2025

HMCS Margaret Brooke Completes 119-Day Operation PROJECTION, Including First Antarctic Visit by Canadian Navy

Hoivakoti Finlandia Nursing Home in Sudbury Begins Construction on 32-Bed Expansion