Cornyn clashes with progressive Rep Greg Casar in heated airport face-off over DHS shutdown
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, got into a heated exchange Monday afternoon over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding after the progressive lawmaker attempted to interrupt the senator’s news conference. “Why don’t you tell the Democrats to vote to pay these poor […]
Donald Trump ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran conflict
[ad_1] It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz. [ad_2]
Ontario records consecutive months of improving housing starts | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Homebuilding in Ontario is showing early signs of recovery ahead of the spring construction season, potentially beginning to reverse years of decline. New data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows housing starts in the province increased year-over-year for the second month in […]
Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] About 150 millimetres of rain is expected to fall on B.C.’s South Coast between Sunday night and Wednesday. “The biggest impacts of this particular atmospheric river are gonna be the Sea to Sky Highway and some of the higher elevation areas on the North Shore Mountains, more than anything else,” Brian Proctor, a meteorologist […]
Javier Bardem is slammed for using Oscars to attack Israel: ‘Why was he even on the stage?’
[ad_1] Oscar award-winning actor Javier Bardem is facing backlash over comments he made during the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday when he presented the Best International Feature award. “No to war and Free Palestine,” Bardem said before announcing the winner while wearing a “No a la Guerra” (No to War) pin — a symbol he previously wore to […]
How Iran oil shock is spurring a crackdown to save energy around the world – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Iran war is causing a global oil shock with energy prices skyrocketing across the world. And in a bid to avoid running through supplies, governments around the world are instituting energy-saving measures, including asking employees to work from home or cut down on driving and other measures while the crisis continues. In Thailand, an […]
Estimated cost of rebuilding Taber’s only ice rinks in the millions after explosion | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A hockey-loving town in southern Alberta that lost its only two ice rinks in a Zamboni explosion says it will cost millions to rebuild. Derrin Thibault, Taber’s chief administrative officer, says council recently agreed to spend about $6 million to rebuild its large ice rink after the December blast shattered the walls around it. […]
Feds announce $14.3M for arts and culture in the Yukon | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The federal government is spending $14.3 million to support over two dozen Yukon organizations and First Nations governments with arts, […]
Cape Breton production designer blasts cuts to Nova Scotia arts sector after Oscars win | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. On Hollywood’s biggest night, newly crowned Oscar winner Tamara Deverell used her time in the spotlight to condemn the Nova […]
Former Health P.E.I. CEO says political interference hurting health system | CBC News
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[ad_1] Former Health P.E.I. CEO Michael Gardam said he was not surprised to see Melanie Fraser leave the role, and said the province’s health-care system is being undermined by political interference. In an interview with CBC News, Gardam describes a governance structure he calls “a mess,” where health leaders are pulled in multiple directions by […]