June 2016 CASCA is pleased to announce the following prize winners: 2026 Martin Award: Dr. Alan McConnachie 2026 Carlyle S. Beals Award: Prof. Arif Babul 2026 Executive Award for Outstanding Service: Prof. Laura Parker 2026 J.S. Plaskett Medal: Dr. Alan Knee 2026 Qilak Prize: Drs Lawler and Boley 2026 Dunlap Award: Dr Michel Fich

June 13, 2026 The Board and Graduate Student committee of the Canadian Astronomical Society / Société Canadienne D’Astronomie (CASCA) is happy to recognise the several students, in no particular order, for exceptional research contributions during the 2026 CASCA Science Meeting at Université de Montréal. Best Oral Presentations: Board: Sarah Silverman (McGill University) — The Fate of Ice Sheets on Chaotically Rotating Exoplanets Kaitlyn Hessel (University of Victoria) — Adva

May 7, 2026 The family of Donald Charles Morton announces his peaceful passing on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at nearly 93 years old. Don was an internationally recognised astrophysicist, accomplished mountaineer, and life-long Meccano hobbyist. He will be remembered for his enduring curiosity, commitment to excellence and detail, extraordinary perseverance, and joy when out-of-doors. Don was born on 12 June 1933 in Kapuskasing, in Northern Ontario. He grew up in North Toronto,