Historical Society of Alberta to lose all provincial funding | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Just a few weeks ago, the Historical Society of Alberta (HSA) was discussing its upcoming plans as though it was an ordinary meeting. However, the entire future of the organization now seems in doubt. Alberta’s 2026 budget is set to remove all provincial funding for the HSA. “As part of Budget 2026, the funding […]
NDP MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to Liberals – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NDP Interim Leader, Don Davies, says Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has left the party to sit with the Liberals, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney‘s government closer to a majority. Her departure follows the recent defection of three Conservative MPs in recent months. “We’re very disappointed,” […]
Calgary city council critical of priorities for next 4-year budget – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Calgary city council has revealed its main priorities for its upcoming four-year budget, but concerns over a lack of specifics in the plan have some on council questioning the path forward. The priorities, unveiled during a strategic council meeting Tuesday, will be used by city administration to craft what’s included in the upcoming 2027-30 […]
New poll gives Olivia Chow commanding lead in 2026 mayoral race – Toronto | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow would command a strong lead over her challengers if she chooses to run for re-election, a new poll shows, as John Tory’s departure reshapes October’s elections. A new poll from Liaison Strategies found Chow had an 18-point lead over Coun. Brad […]
Conservatives want to make it easier to mail alcohol between provinces | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The federal Conservatives are pushing to allow Canada Post to ship alcohol between provinces, saying the Liberals have failed to live up to their pledge to remove interprovincial trade barriers. B.C. MP Dan Albas, whose riding includes the Okanagan wine region, has introduced a private member’s bill that would amend the Canada Post Corporation […]
Vancouver councillor suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation over drug comments – BC | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation over comments in which he accused Orr of distributing illegal drugs. Sim said at a press conference last week that he was misled by a picture he had seen, reportedly showing Orr distributing drugs […]
‘Forever war’: Democrats rebut Trump’s assertion that Iran war nearing end
[ad_1] Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., from center left, Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., Sen Jon. Ossoff, a D-Ga., and Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., during the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 24, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Senate Democrats on Tuesday rebutted President Donald […]
Indigenous chiefs head to Alberta legislature to push province to nip separatism push | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and even more band councillors and elders were at Alberta’s legislature Monday, calling on Premier Danielle Smith’s government to stomp out the push for the province to quit Canada. “Our rights are being minimized,” Confederacy of Treaty 8 First Nations Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi told reporters. “Our […]
Ontario ‘taking over’ Toronto’s island airport, will compensate city | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he will force the City of Toronto to give up its share in the island airport so he can expand its runway to allow jets to fly in and out of the downtown core. The future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has been a subject of much debate […]
Ford government confirms 75% reduction in number of conservation authorities | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government has confirmed it is amalgamating Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into just nine, a move critics fear will reduce key environmental protections and the government argues is necessary to provide “more consistent services.” Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Todd McCarthy, announced the changes at an event on Tuesday, marking a […]