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After studying space physics and learning how to fly, John Criswick's childhood dream of becoming an astronaut was shattered in 1992 when he did not get selected by the Canadian Space Agency.

Friday, December 4, 2009 9:16 PM Ambassador crossed paths with Colvin on way to Ottawa Jane Taber J awed Ludin wanted to be a doctor.

And we're back We are pleased to see Canadian politics hasn't changed a bit during our week off.

OTTAWA a ' Former senior Foreign Affairs official David Mulroney today rebutted serious charges he covered up reports detailing torture of Canadian detainees at Afghan prisons and attacked the credibility of the man who pointed the finger of blame at him.

A Via Rail train waits to leave the station at Union Station in Toronto July 16, 2009.

Questions: Former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier, pictured last week on the Hill after testifying.

Applications are now open for torchbearers for the 2010 Paralympic Games. Games organizers and relay sponsors are looking for 600 people to carry the Paralympic flame on its 10-day journey from Ottawa, where the flame will be lit on Parliament Hill on March 3, to Vancouver.

The first time Peg Herbert met King Letsie III of Lesotho, it was an unexpected audience in his tiny mountain nation.

Barbara Davenport said she was among those who cut the ribbon on the Pontiac Silverdome when it opened in 1975.

According to surveys, fewer than half of Canadians know of or can state the purpose of our grandly named, once proud, once vigorous Canadian International Development Agency.

The City of Ottawa is shutting down all but one of its flu assessment centres by the end of today because of declining pressure on the city's hospital emergency rooms.

Most Americans expect that their laws are only passed after some period of public debate between Republicans and Democrats or their news-channel proxies.

Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin testifies before the Commons Special Committee on the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan on Parliament Hill in Ottawa November 18, 2009.

One of Canada's leading security experts says explosive allegations from diplomat Richard Colvin on torture in Afghanistan are so troubling the government must now allow an impartial body to investigate his charges.

Elliot Ferguson photo/Sentinel-ReviewHuron Park teacher Lindsay Hall is nominated for the 2009 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching History.

A new study led by a Canadian math professor recommends aggressive and immediate spending to combat HIV/AIDS as the most effective method of halting the global epidemic.

Kevin Brauch, who came to fame on Food Network's widely syndicated Thirsty Traveler , is hosting the Gourmet Food and Wine Expo in Toronto.

A residence at 235 Nepean St. was reportedly firebombed Saturday night. It is thought to be a residence for foreign women recently arrived in Ottawa.

Home : Canada : Will the Portrait Gallery of Canada ever find a home? Will the Portrait Gallery of Canada ever find a home? More on this topic Bidding process for new portrait gallery mired in gaffes Date: Sunday Nov.

A woman photographs Prince Charles as he chats with well-wishers outside Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General, in Ottawa Thursday, November 12, 2009.