On Jan. 30, 1992, Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar returned to Earth aboard the space shuttle Discovery to successfully complete her mission and become the first Canadian woman in space.

Leading up to the 15th anniversary of her return, CBC.ca gave readers an opportunity to submit questions asking Dr. Bondar about her mission and Canada's place in space today. Her answers to many of the questions appear below. If your question was not answered or if you'd like more information about Roberta Bondar and space flight, visit her website at www.robertabondar.com.

CBC.ca welcomed Paul Heinbecker to our live chats on Jan. 12 as part of our Democracy Project, in conjunction with CBC Radio's Dispatches.

Heinbecker took your questions on the challenges democracy faces around the world, and what happens when democracy has unforeseen consequences.

The Consumer Electronics Show is expecting some 150,000 people to pack Las Vegas from Jan. 8 to 11 in search of the latest and greatest gear from an estimated 2,700 vendors. CBC News technology reporter Saleem Khan will be at the show to keep readers abreast of the latest innovations, the most talked-about announcements and the implications of the biggest business deals.
He's also giving you a chance to take part in his interviews with some of the industry's most important movers and shakers. Check out his itinerary (updated throughout the week), and if you have a question for someone he'll be meeting or if there's something you'd like him to check out at CES, post your question here. He'll follow up on the top questions and post responses over the course of the show.