For first time, a woman to head Canada's Space Agency
Canada's Space Agency will have a female president for the first time in its 31-year history.
The government announced Thursday that longtime public servant Lisa Campbell will take over as head of the agency. Campbell replaces Sylvain Laporte, who has been president since 2015.
Campbell has spent the last two years as senior executive for Veteran Affairs Canada.
Prior to that, she spent three years as the assistant deputy minister for defence and marine procurement.
Established in March 1989, the Canadian Space Agency is responsible for managing all of Canada's civil space-related activities.
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Report shows $9,845 in COVID-19 relief is being spent per person in Ontario
Ontario comes in third in terms of spending, with Alberta spending $11,154 per person and BC spending $10,544 per person. -
Snowfall may complicate the commute in Niagara today
A winter weather travel advisory warns drivers of up to 10 cm of possible snowfall in Niagara today. -
Brock University celebrates the life of Josephine Meeker, the school's first female faculty member
Josephine Meeker began her career at Brock as an Assistant Professor of Geography in 1965 and retired 30 years later.
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Dog Talk with Dave McMahon - Jan 25th 2021
Tonight on Dog Talk, Dave McMahon is joined by: Barbara Lee, Canine Physiotherapist & Dr. Keri Evers, owners of the Niagara Canine Conditioning Centre in St. Catharines. Also, Leslie Benchina from the Canadian Animal Blood Bank.
