Danielle Smith promises Alberta referendum over immigration, Constitution changes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says out-of-control immigration levels are overwhelming the province’s core social services and has announced a referendum will take place nine months from now, asking residents to weigh in on nine questions addressing both that and possible changes to Canada’s Constitution. (Scroll down to see the questions) In a televised speech […]
‘They’re overseeing themselves’: B.C. budget eliminates merit commissioner position | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] One of the cuts in B.C.’s budget is the merit commissioner position, which oversees hiring practices in B.C.’s Public Service. When someone is hired in that area, an independent office oversees the hiring to make sure the job was won on merit and not political connections. The Office of the Merit Commissioner does that […]
Ontario moving ahead with public corporations to fund wastewater | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] As the homebuilding industry continues to complain about the cost of starting new projects, the Ontario government is forging ahead with its plans to set up public corporations to build new water and sewage infrastructure. To get approval to build new homes, developers must pay fees to municipalities designed to cover the cost of […]
Labor Secretary’s husband barred from HQ after sexual assault claims, NY Times reports
[ad_1] Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. President Trump’s nominee to be secretary of labor, sits, on the day Chavez-DeRemer testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 19, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters At least two female staffers have made […]
Ontario police force welcomes financial experts to help battle extortion crimes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The number of people and businesses receiving threats in Peel Region has been growing, but police hope help is finally on the way. Last year alone, there were 476 reported cases — of which 190 targeted businesses — and that only reflects incidents where the victims have come forward. “There are people that aren’t […]
‘No reason to continue discussing’: Ontario mayor wants Andrew’s name dropped | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest is the last straw for one Ontario mayor who is now seeking a street renaming in his municipality. St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe told Global News Thursday that he will ask council on Monday to consider renaming Prince Andrew Court, a residential street near Prince Charles Court and Lake Street. “St. Catharines […]
Kennedy defends Trump glyphosate order; MAHA erupts as midterms approach
[ad_1] U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks, announcing new nutrition policies during a press conference at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., U.S., Jan. 8, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Donald Trump’s executive […]
Pressure mounts on Quebec justice minister to backtrack on enshrining abortion rights – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 19, 2026 2:32 pm Updated February 19, 2026 2:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Pressure is mounting on Quebec’s justice minister to abandon plans to enshrine abortion rights in the province’s proposed constitution. Consultations on the constitution bill ended this […]
Ontario government directs schools to let students watch Team Canada matches | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s education minister has directed the province’s school boards to stream Team Canada’s Olympic hockey games during classroom times so students can “rally together and cheer on some of Canada’s best.” Premier Doug Ford announced the idea in a social media post on Wednesday evening, saying […]
King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Prince Andrew leaves Westminster Abbey following the coronation ceremony of Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, in London, Britain May 6, 2023. Toby Melville | Reuters U.K. police on Thursday arrested King Charles III’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with the monarch expressing his “deepest concern” […]