No more federal budget watchdog in Ottawa as interim PBO’s term expires – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size There is currently no parliamentary budget officer scrutinizing federal finances in Ottawa as the interim fiscal watchdog’s term expired Monday without a successor in place. The PBO is an independent agent of Parliament tasked with analyzing federal budgets, spending proposals and election campaign promises to raise […]
Danielle Smith says Iran war underscores need for new Alberta pipeline to the coast | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Lisa Johnson The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2026 4:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the war in Iran underscores the need for a new pipeline connecting her province’s oil reserves to the West Coast. The threat of shipping disruptions have […]
Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Construction on the roads to the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario should start this year and be completed by 2031, the province announced Monday about a project that has divided several First Nations. Premier Doug Ford said construction will begin in June and finish several years ahead of schedule, though the province had […]
In London, Poilievre pitches new UK, Australia, New Zealand partnership – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, on his first overseas trip as leader of the official opposition, is pitching a new plan to bind Canada closer to the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. The plan that would go beyond existing trade deals each country has with each other to do more to boost defence co-operation […]
B.C. to adopt permanent daylight saving time, after springing forward 1 last time | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] British Columbians will adopt year-round daylight time, springing forward by one hour this Sunday for the last time. In an announcement on Monday, B.C. Premier David Eby said that following the upcoming time change on Sunday morning, when the clocks will “spring forward,” there will be no further time changes. The decision means that B.C. will […]
Ontario, N.S. sign agreement to sell alcohol across provincial borders | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement that will let residents in both provinces buy alcohol directly from local producers in either jurisdiction. The new deal flows from a broader framework agreed to by several provinces last year to try to reduce or do away […]
Niagara councillors vote to slow regional chair’s governance consultations | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A move by the Niagara regional chair to review municipal governance with an eye to possible amalgamations appears to have hit a snag after an at-times testy council meeting. A letter earlier this month from provincial appointee Bob Gale to mayors of the region said there are too many elected officials in Niagara — […]
South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL faces significant hurdles | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A proposal led by Calgary-based South Bow to revive parts of the canceled Keystone XL oil pipeline could increase Canada’s crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12 per cent, if it gets a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump and additional links to U.S. refining hubs are built. The new proposal […]
Saskatoon’s homeless population rises 30% in a year, new data shows – Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The number of homeless individuals living in Saskatoon jumped by nearly 30 per cent last year, new data shows. The City of Saskatoon released its point-in-time (PiT) data for 2025 Monday and found that 1,931 individuals experienced homelessness last year, which is an increase from 1,499 […]
Carney and India’s Modi strike new energy partnership – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership. The deals come as new allegations emerge about the Indian government’s involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh activist. “There has been more engagement […]