Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted March 18, 2026 11:40 am Updated March 18, 2026 11:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking his counterparts in Quebec and British Columbia to drop their electric-vehicle sales targets, saying they are making the country […]
Police seize 13 kg of cocaine, meth and cash in Gatineau trafficking probe – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two men are facing charges after police in Gatineau, Que., seized a large quantity of drugs and cash as part of a trafficking investigation. In a release issued on March 17, the Gatineau Police Service stated that two arrests were made on March 10 following an […]
Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence minister – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The federal government on Wednesday said it will spend $1.4 billion to boost Canada’s ammunition production, with Defence Minister David McGuinty calling it “essential” for Canada’s independence. McGuinty said the launch of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program will be part of Canada’s broader Defence Industrial Strategy, which Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last […]
Time for ‘serious’ talks on how AI uses news media information: minister – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) systems’ use of news. “Having the news cannibalized and regurgitated undermines the spirit of the use of that news in the first place and the purpose for which it’s used and we have to have a serious conversation […]
20 charges laid, 4 arrested following Saskatoon traffic stop | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Four people are facing a total of 20 charges following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of weapons, drugs and counterfeit currency, according to Saskatoon police. Officers conducted a traffic stop shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 1200 block of Avenue G North. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada […]
Saskatoon businesses concerned about 1st Avenue rapid transit plan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The new rapid transit system proposed for 1st Avenue in Saskatoon has some businesses concerned. The plan includes removing 61 parking spaces on the street and making designated bus lanes. “They’re turning 1st Avenue into one lane of traffic for motorists and two lanes of traffic each way for the bus lanes. We’re curious […]
Saskatchewan finance minister says deficit budget aims to protect provincial services | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Saskatchewan’s finance minister is opting to wear the same shoes he wore last year for this year’s budget day, saying it reflects the province’s response to “tough economic times” around the world. “They are in good shape, just needed a little touch-up and they needed some protection,” Jim Reiter told reporters Tuesday while holding […]
Kelowna restaurant broken into twice in 24 hours | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It was a busy weekend for Cecil’s Perogies — just not the kind the owners were hoping for. Owner Jonathan Warwaruck said his phone “was ringing off the hook” after the family-run restaurant on Richter Street was broken into early Saturday morning. Police say the first incident happened around 6 a.m. Then, just 24 […]
Ontario expanding bring-your-own-booze rules to include festivals | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government says it plans to expand tailgate permits to let people bring and drink their own alcohol at certain events, including some movie screenings and farmers’ markets. The province announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, suggesting it would drive local tourism and economic growth […]
Disability advocates, NDP call on province to boost accessibility standards in Alberta | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Disability advocates and Alberta’s Opposition NDP is calling on Premier Danielle Smith’s government to up its game when it comes to accessibility, saying it’s about dignity. Alberta is one of just two provinces to not have overarching accessibility legislation and standards, which critics say continues to be a blemish on the province. The NDP […]