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The out-of-this-world discoveries made by a U of M researcher

By Katherine Dow

Published: September 13, 2023 at 11:57AM EDT

Potential polar ring galaxies discovered Maralee chats with the University of Manitoba’s Jayanne English about the discovery of two potential polar ring galaxies.

Federal Election 2025 coverage on CTVNews.ca

Charity run/walk, parade to impact traffic on several downtown Toronto streets on Sunday

Charity run/walk, parade to impact traffic on several downtown Toronto streets on Sunday

New street signs pay homage to heroes who came to the aid of Yonge Street Van Attack victims

New street signs pay homage to heroes who came to the aid of Yonge Street Van Attack victims

Employee information may have been accessed in ‘attack’ on Vancouver School Board banking systems

Employee information may have been accessed in ‘attack’ on Vancouver School Board banking systems

New measles case reported in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

New measles case reported in B.C.’s Lower Mainland

Calgary Expo: Back to the Future again? Maybe not, but Fox, Lloyd love reliving the past with you

Calgary Expo: Back to the Future again? Maybe not, but Fox, Lloyd love reliving the past with you

Awoowaakii delivers laughs, tears and Blackfoot reconciliation in moving Theatre Calgary world premiere

Awoowaakii delivers laughs, tears and Blackfoot reconciliation in moving Theatre Calgary world premiere

City of Gatineau warning of flooding risk in Aylmer

City of Gatineau warning of flooding risk in Aylmer

Total number of measles cases surpasses 1,000 in Ontario

Total number of measles cases surpasses 1,000 in Ontario

SPVM officer recounts suiting up for the Habs

SPVM officer recounts suiting up for the Habs

Montreal police reports the 10th homicide of 2025

Montreal police reports the 10th homicide of 2025

‘A powerful moment’: Gov. Gen. Simon reflects on pope’s apology to residential school survivors following his funeral

‘A powerful moment’: Gov. Gen. Simon reflects on pope’s apology to residential school survivors following his funeral

Crews extinguishing grass fire north of Beaumont

Crews extinguishing grass fire north of Beaumont

Horror movie icon hunts ghosts in New Brunswick

Horror movie icon hunts ghosts in New Brunswick

Quilters ditch U.S. ‘shop hop’ in favour of supporting Maritime businesses

Quilters ditch U.S. ‘shop hop’ in favour of supporting Maritime businesses

Winnipeg man charged in homicide investigation

Winnipeg man charged in homicide investigation

In Manitoba’s magical LARPing world, connections are forged on and off the battlefield

In Manitoba’s magical LARPing world, connections are forged on and off the battlefield

Regina police make arrest after bear spray assaults injure man, 2 officers and police dog

Regina police make arrest after bear spray assaults injure man, 2 officers and police dog

‘Speaks to people working together’: Mural unveiled in Regina’s Al Ritchie neighbourhood

‘Speaks to people working together’: Mural unveiled in Regina’s Al Ritchie neighbourhood

‘Really special’: Ayr, Ont. Marks first-ever Eid celebration

‘Really special’: Ayr, Ont. Marks first-ever Eid celebration

Pope Francis laid to rest in private ceremony following funeral attended by 250,000

Pope Francis laid to rest in private ceremony following funeral attended by 250,000

City to assume operations of River Landing farmer’s market

City to assume operations of River Landing farmer’s market

Prince Albert’s municipal golf course set to open for the season

Prince Albert’s municipal golf course set to open for the season

Part of Sudbury region under flood warning

Part of Sudbury region under flood warning

Financial advisor from Severn Twp., Ont. arrested after allegedly committing $1.8 million in fraud

Financial advisor from Severn Twp., Ont. arrested after allegedly committing $1.8 million in fraud

Body pulled from the Thames River

Body pulled from the Thames River

Police seeking witnesses to collision that seriously injured cyclist in London

Police seeking witnesses to collision that seriously injured cyclist in London

Barrie manufacturer fined $50K for ‘critical’ workplace injury

Barrie manufacturer fined $50K for ‘critical’ workplace injury

Robbery suspect injures store employee, steals register and phone: OPP

Robbery suspect injures store employee, steals register and phone: OPP

Windsor Express to play deciding game five of championship finals

Windsor Express to play deciding game five of championship finals

WPS warn of fraud that redirects employee payroll

WPS warn of fraud that redirects employee payroll

Video shows moment worker falls through collapsing floor at Victoria construction site

Video shows moment worker falls through collapsing floor at Victoria construction site

Police investigating ‘suspicious incident’ involving man dressed as clown in B.C.

Police investigating ‘suspicious incident’ involving man dressed as clown in B.C.

Video shows moment worker falls through collapsing floor at Victoria construction site

Video shows moment worker falls through collapsing floor at Victoria construction site

Bat infestation closes New Brunswick school for remainder of academic year

Bat infestation closes New Brunswick school for remainder of academic year

Death toll rising after massive explosion at Iranian port

Death toll rising after massive explosion at Iranian port

Hamas says open to 5-year Gaza truce, one-time hostages release

Hamas says open to 5-year Gaza truce, one-time hostages release

Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional ‘Lost Canadians’ issue

Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?

Carney says China is a foreign interference, geopolitical threat for Canada

Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all of its stores. Here’s what you need to know

Hudson’s Bay liquidation begins at final stores with markdowns of up to 70 per cent

Apple moving to make most iPhones for U.S. in India rather than China, source says

Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests

There’s a trick to help you hear better. It may surprise you

Transplant recipients and other immunocompromised people worry about measles exposure

‘You’ brought Joe Goldberg’s story to a fitting conclusion. The showrunners explain why he got what he deserved

George Lucas says there’s a valid reason why Yoda speaks so strangely

Los Angeles police release video of armed confrontation that wounded author, wife of Weezer bassist

Canada men and women to share rugby sevens stage in California with plenty at stake

Shedeur Sanders’ long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

Djokovic loses to Arnaldi in first match at Madrid Open

A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

Napoleon’s sword to be sold at auction in Paris

Dutch town hall says it may have accidentally thrown out Andy Warhol work

Climate & Environment

Pope Francis converted to the environmental cause and denounced those he blamed for climate change

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Google’s remote workers are being told to come back to the office. Here’s what experts think

Fossilized footprints reveal unprecedented insight into prehistoric animal behaviour in Oregon

A smiley face will appear in the sky on April 25. Here’s how you can see it

Canadians’ interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada

Trump insists that Canada needs the U.S. more than the U.S. needs it

Mourners from around the world gather for the funeral of Pope Francis

Personal politics: Five questions with each federal party leader

Chaos erupts following police-involved shooting at Toronto’s Pearson Airport