Democrats send Trump DHS funding counteroffer as agency shutdown grinds on
[ad_1] U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) (C), joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) (L) and House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) hold a press conference on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Congressional Democrats […]
Provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The outlook for Canada’s provinces is difficult to chart but some surprising resilience to U.S. trade pressures and historical revisions to economic data have most provinces on better footing heading into the 2026 budget season, argues a new analysis from Desjardins. Randall Bartlett, deputy chief economist at Desjardins and one of the authors of […]
Don Cherry, 92, receives Order of Ontario appointment | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry has been appointed to the Order of Ontario. The provincial government unveiled Tuesday that Cherry, 92, and 29 others would be the 2025 recipients of the province’s highest civilian honour. “A prominent Canadian hockey figure, Don Cherry is known for his influential coaching career, bold broadcasting style and decades […]
As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again. “No kid can learn in fear,” said Anita Busch, with the U.S.-based organization Victims First. The British Columbia government has […]
Iran partially closes Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, as Tehran holds talks with U.S.
[ad_1] Iranian Navy soldiers at an armed speed boat in Persian Gulf near the strait of Hormuz about 1320km (820 miles) south of Tehran, April 30, 2019. Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty Images Iran partially closed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, state media reported, citing “security precautions” as Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards […]
Ontario finance minister says rate of health-care spending is ‘unsustainable’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ontario’s finance minister is expressing concerns about the rate of health-care spending in the province, calling the current $91.5-billion budget both “unprecedented” and “unsustainable.” When Peter Bethlenfalvy addressed the Mississauga Board of Trade in January, he outlined some of the issues that appear to be weighing on his mind as he crafts the upcoming […]
Road to ruin: Montreal’s pothole problems have solutions — but city lacks money – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Montrealer Marianick Baril says she’s had eight flat tires since Christmas. Now, she plans her daily commute less on travel time and more by choosing the streets that have the fewest craters that threaten to send her vehicle back to the mechanic. This winter has been particularly perilous for Baril and other Montreal drivers, with officials […]
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, dies at 84
[ad_1] Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson Sr yells and gestures during a campaign speech, 1988. Afro Newspaper/Gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate, died Tuesday at age 84. The Jackson family confirmed his passing in a statement on Tuesday morning. […]
Large portions of Hurontario LRT track still not laid, intersections unfinished | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] More than a year after the Hurontario LRT was scheduled to be completed in Mississauga, Ont., workers haven’t finished laying rails, building platforms or tearing up intersections for the major new transit line. Construction on the 18-kilometre, 19-stop light rail route between Port Credit and Steeles Avenue began in 2020 and was originally supposed […]
Ottawa expects Ukrainian emergency visa holders to return after war ends – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2026 12:37 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s immigration department says it still expects Ukrainians who fled the war with Russia to return to their home country once the conflict ends. That’s in spite of comments from Immigration […]