British Columbia Premier David Eby and other politicians have denounced remarks at a demonstration in Vancouver where protesters chanted “long live Oct. 7,” praising that day’s attacks by Hamas on Israel. Charlotte Kates of the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network told the rally outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Friday that the attack was “heroic … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government announced it is introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. During an announcement Sunday morning, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the province is implementing … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knows Canadians aren’t listening. He knows his defence against Conservative attacks over his signature climate policy isn’t working, at least not yet. But he plans to keep trying. And while he’s at it, his office is trying something new to get the Liberal government’s message out. Trudeau recently appeared on four … Read more
As the Ford government throws recruitment bonuses at its struggling forest fire program ahead of a potentially difficult season in the north, Global News can reveal one in five of its crews are unstaffed while several aircraft key to the province’s operations are weeks behind schedule. Ontario’s fire season officially began on April 1, after … Read more
The Manitoba government’s plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe introduced a bill Wednesday that would lift the province’s ban on homegrown recreational cannabis. The change would leave Quebec as the only province with a … Read more
Several business owners are gearing up to file a lawsuit against the federal government concerning a mishandled bridge renovation that has caused congestion of vessels in the city’s inner harbour and jeopardized numerous jobs. The refurbishment of the LaSalle Causeway has resulted in construction delays, trapping several commercial vessels in the inner harbour and rendering … Read more
City councillors are discussing Tuesday and Wednesday amendments to the operating budget that would translate to a 8.7 per cent property tax increase for Edmonton homeowners. While debate is scheduled for two full days, most councillors admit not much can be done at this point to change that rate. “We’re not solving this today,” said … Read more
The 2024 federal budget failed to spark a much-needed rebound in the polls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trailing Liberal party, according to new Ipsos polling released Tuesday. Canadian reaction to the Liberal government’s latest spending plans shows an historic challenge ahead of the governing party as it tries to keep the reins of government … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A by-election has been called in the Nova Scotia electoral district of Pictou West after the constituency’s long-time MLA Karla MacFarlane announced her retirement from politics earlier this month. A release from Elections Nova Scotia on Sunday said the agency’s Chief Electoral Officer Dorothy Rice had issued … Read more
The House is pushing swiftly through a series of votes in a rare Saturday session to approve $95 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies, with Democrats and Republicans joining together after a grueling months long fight over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. With overwhelming support, the House approved the … Read more