U.S. says Tehran would be ‘very wise’ to make a deal as Russia, Iran hold naval drills
[ad_1] U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 13, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Trump administration has warned it would be “very wise” for Iran to make a deal, amid reports the White House is considering fresh military action against Tehran […]
5 things to know as New Brunswick prepares for cuts in next month’s budget – New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Staring down a record deficit of $1.3 billion, the New Brunswick government has warned that virtually every service and program risks facing cuts in next month’s budget. For the government to continue investing in areas like health care and education, “we must be prepared to control our expenses and generate new revenues,” Finance Minister […]
Ford government faces ‘save OSAP’ campaign to reverse student loan changes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ontario Premier Doug Ford is signalling he will stand firm on his government’s changes to student loans as opposition to a major restructuring of the program grows in the province. As part of a push to sustain the struggling post-secondary sector, the province will inject new cash into colleges and universities and allow them […]
LeBlanc says he’ll meet with Trump’s trade rep to talk about CUSMA review – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Kelly Geraldine Malone The Canadian Press Posted February 18, 2026 7:10 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade says he will be sitting down with U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar in the coming weeks to discuss the looming review of […]
CNBC Daily Open: Iran-U.S. talks and Ukraine-Russia negotiations in focus — progress in sight?
[ad_1] Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (3rd L) and Switzerland’s Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis (2nd R) attend a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran during a second round of US-Iranian talks with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear programme, in Geneva on February 17, 2026. Cyril Zingaro | Afp | […]
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to address immigration during province-wide address | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says immigration is one of the topics she will discuss during her province-wide televised address to Albertans on Thursday. Smith was reacting to online comments made by one of her staffers, Bruce McAllister, who is the executive director of the Premier’s office in Calgary. In comments posted online, McAllister said […]
Canada opens new residency paths for military recruits, other workers – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Canada is launching new Express Entry immigration streams for permanent residents to meet the future needs of the economy, including categories for research, transportation and military recruitment, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said. These will be in addition to the specialized streams already in place for health care and social services workers, such as nurse […]
B.C. Office of the Seniors Advocate addresses impact of 2026 provincial budget | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The B.C. budget, unveiled on Tuesday, impacts everyone in the province, and the B.C. seniors advocate says the aging population is facing some new challenges. “These projects aren’t nice-to-haves,” Dan Levitt told Global News. “These are needed beds that are urgently needed from family caregivers who are really being pushed to the edge caring […]
Ontario Line opening date uncertain, construction to be finished in ‘early 2030s’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government has broken ground on four stations and an elevated guideway for its signature Ontario Line subway, which could be finished sometime in the early 2030s. The project was born from Premier Doug Ford’s attempts to upload Toronto’s subway system shortly after he came […]
Billionaire Les Wexner’s congressional deposition over Jeffrey Epstein ties is underway
[ad_1] This Sept. 19, 2014 file photo shows retail mogul Leslie Wexner, at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. Wexner is severing his last ties with the retail empire that he founded in 1963. Jay LaPrete | AP A congressional deposition of Leslie Wexner, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s closest known associates and […]