Is the Cowichan land title ruling affecting property appraisals? – BC | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another potential issue is emerging from the controversial Cowichan land title ruling regarding properties in parts of Richmond. Some B.C. appraisers tell Global News that they are getting a lot of questions about the Cowichan ruling and because of that, they are starting to make it […]
Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general says | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A report from the office of British Columbia’s auditor general says the province expected the Village of Lytton to lead its own recovery from the fast-moving wildfire that destroyed most of the community and killed two people in June 2021. But it says officials with the village in B.C.’s southern Interior were “immediately overwhelmed […]
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 […]
Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in electrical generation between now and 2050, in part due to new artificial intelligence data centres’ thirst for power. The report by the federal agency offers four supply and demand scenarios for Canada’s oil, gas and electricity markets: current measures, higher, lower […]
Quebec pre-election budget set to be tabled Wednesday – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2026 1:55 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard will table the province’s 2026-2027 budget Wednesday. It is expected be the last one tabled by the Coalition Avenir Québec government before a general election in the […]
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening crisis
[ad_1] HAVANA — The Trump administration made clear Tuesday that it sees Cuba as the next country where the U.S. can play out its desires on the world stage. A day after Cuba’s third nationwide blackout in four months as the socialist island’s economy suffers under U.S. sanctions, President Donald Trump said, “Cuba right now […]
Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2026 1:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against Pierre Poilievre in last spring’s election and last summer’s byelection says it’s now targeting the vote in Terrebonne. The Longest Ballot […]
NATO hasn’t received formal request for Strait of Hormuz help, Anand says – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] To Canada’s knowledge, no formal request to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been made to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said after U.S. President Donald Trump’s public appeal to that effect, as the oil shock from the Iran war continues. On Monday, Trump called on members of […]
Ford government planning to let solo drivers use HOV lanes outside rush hour | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government says it will amend the regulations governing Ontario’s highways to effectively abolish high-occupancy vehicle lanes during off-peak travel times. Currently, HOV lanes in Ontario can’t be used by anyone with fewer than two people in their vehicle, a measure designed to encourage car […]