Ontario school board supervisors charging varying fees, some billing government HST | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The supervisors the Ford government appointed with direction to bring order and financial restraint to Ontario school boards are billing the province substantially different sums — with one charging almost $240,000 for six months of work. New invoices obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show a lack of uniformity in how […]
Britain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, says Lebanon must be part of Iran ceasefire
[ad_1] Yvette Cooper, UK foreign secretary, delivers the opening remarks as she chairs a virtual meeting to discuss the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, in London, UK, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.K. Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper is expected to call for unhindered access through the Strait of […]
Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York
[ad_1] NEW YORK — The Democratic Party’s most ambitious politicians are courting African American activists in New York this week as the party’s unofficial 2028 presidential nomination contest takes shape at an annual conference led by Rev. Al Sharpton. Up first was Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who warned that “everyone is less safe” because of […]
‘Poorly run, piece of ice’: Trump targets Greenland again as Iran war deepens NATO rift
[ad_1] WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES – APRIL 6: The United States President Donald Trump holds a Press Conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington DC, United States. Celal Gunes | Anadolu | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have set his […]
Dem lawmaker calls for TSA to bring back shoes-off airport security policy
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is demanding that the Transportation Security Administration reintroduce its controversial policy requiring travelers to take off their shoes before going through airport security checkpoints. Duckworth called on the TSA to immediately reverse its move to end the “shoes-off” policy, calling former Department […]
‘Suffering’: B.C. family desperate to get gene therapy for son with rare condition | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The family of a B.C. boy with a rare neurodegenerative condition is calling on the government to help them access potential gene therapy treatment. Navpreet and Stalin Gill told Global News that they began to notice their now three-year-old son, Gurmoh, having mobility issues around age one. It wasn’t until he was about three […]
After weeks of debate, Calgary city council approves repeal of citywide rezoning – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary city council has voted in favour of repealing citywide rezoning after weeks of public feedback and debate. Council voted 12 to 3 in favour of repeal with councillors Nathaniel Schmidt, Myke Atkinson and Andrew Yule the sole votes against. The vote comes after eight public hearing sessions over two weeks where 411 Calgarians […]
Fox News Poll: Record number say taxes are too high; government spending seen as wasteful
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the deadline to file taxes a week away, a record number of voters say their taxes are too high, according to the latest Fox News Poll. They are also bothered by the rich not paying their fair share and how the government uses their money. […]
Ford government started 19 forensic audits in 5 years, including at Ministry of Labour | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government launched more than a dozen forensic audits over the last five years, Global News has confirmed, including several probes at the ministry responsible for the controversial skills development fund. Forensic audits are detailed investigations into the financial records of service providers that receive funding from the Ontario government. Run by the […]
Quebec immigration minister says he’ll cooperate with alleged ethics breach probe – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 8, 2026 5:04 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s immigration minister says he will fully collaborate with an investigation by the legislature’s ethics commissioner into whether he violated conflict of interest rules. Jean-François Roberge is being investigated for allegedly sharing […]