BC United executives eye Conservative race, as donations still flow for dormant party | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It was a once-dominant force in British Columbia politics, but for more than a year and a half the party formerly known as the BC Liberals has been dormant — at least in the public eye. Now, a scandal over dirty tricks in the run-up to the 2024 provincial election has put the party […]
Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Ontario is planning a massive expansion of jails over the next few decades, The Canadian Press has learned. The province’s jails are bursting and have been significantly over capacity for years, with the situation worsening. Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers through freedom-of-information […]
Calgary housing advocates call on city council to replace citywide rezoning with new plan – Calgary | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A coalition of local organizations and housing advocates has issued a call to Calgary city council to find a replacement plan to deliver housing after the repeal of citywide rezoning. The call came at a press conference outside city hall Monday with dozens of supporters of citywide rezoning across several organizations, including More Neighbours […]
Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs
[ad_1] Kevin Warsh’s wealth eclipses that of all recent Federal Reserve chairs, newly released financial disclosure forms show. Warsh is President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. His financial filings show that Warsh has holdings of approximately $131 million to $209 million, plus hundreds of millions in additional assets held by […]
Liberals return to Ottawa with majority government after sweep in 3 byelections | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Liberals will return to the House of Commons with a majority government — its first since 2019 — after sweeping three byelections Monday night. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government now has 174 seats in the House, and has become the first federal government in the nation’s history to switch from a minority to […]
Push to oust Trump exposes cracks among Democrats on strategy, timing
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Congressional Democrats want President Donald Trump out of the White House, but they are not on the same page about how or when to act. More than five dozen Democrats have called for Trump’s impeachment, but that push is likely dead on arrival absent GOP support. […]
What the Ford government’s education reform means for boards under supervision | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Ford government’s decision to keep trustees in place long-term — albeit with limited powers — will not mean the end of supervision at eight Ontario school boards, the education minister says. But, despite keeping direct control of some of the largest school boards in the province, Paul Calandra said people should run for […]
With elections near, Quebec premier-designate under tight deadline to revive CAQ – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Christine Fréchette, newly elected Coalition Avenir Québec leader and premier-designate, has a bit more than five months to revive her party before the provincial elections, and to define herself in a crowded political field. Her election over the weekend to replace departing premier François Legault comes at a precarious moment for her party, which is deeply […]
‘Smart decision’: Swalwell’s resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced he was planning to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, leading top Senate Democrats like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., to praise the decision. Meanwhile, Republicans are questioning how much top Democrats knew before the final ball dropped Monday with Swalwell’s […]
Greater access to private medical testing in Alberta under proposed legislation | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Alberta’s government is laying the legislative groundwork to let more people pay in order to bypass their doctor to get faster access to everything from CT scans to blood tests. Primary Health Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced a Bill 29, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 on Monday that, if passed, will allow for rules […]