Alberta municipalities fear Bill 20 will push untenable costs on small towns
Small towns across Alberta worry they will soon have extra costs forced upon them, such as upgrading audio and visual systems to support online streaming, because of Bill 20 legislating virtual meetings for council business. Breanna Karstens-Smith spoke with officials from Duchess and Calmar about it.
Danielle Smith
May 13
U.S. lawmakers vote on bill to ban TikTok
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce is voting Thursday on legislation that would give China’s ByteDance six months to divest its TikTok app or be banned in America. If the bill is approved in Congress, it would represent the first significant legislative crackdown on TikTok in the U.S. Anne Gaviola has more on...
U.S. News
Mar 7
Bill 124 reversal forces government to overspend
Retroactive salary payments to education and health-care workers led to billions of dollars in overspending at Queen’s Park, according to the province’s financial watchdog, as the Ford government grapples with the price tag of its failed Bill 124. Colin D’Mello has the story.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Mar 6
Global National: Feb. 29
Brian Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister from 1984 to 1993, has died at the age of 84. A look back on the highs and lows Mulroney navigated throughout his political career, and the tributes pouring in from politicians of all stripes. More than 50 child welfare insiders tell Global News they believe for-profit group homes...
Global National
Mar 1
Global National: Feb. 5
For the first time since five former Canadian World Junior hockey players were charged with sexual assault, the London Police Service in Ontario is answering some questions about the case. London Police Chief Thai Truong’s apology to the alleged victim, and on the push for answers about why it’s taken so long to lay charges....
Global National
Feb 5
Union representing transit supervisors says they are trying to fix a long-running wage discrepancy
Spokesperson for CUPE 4500, Liam O’Neill, said at a press conference Monday that the union tried to come to the table and negotiate but that Coast Mountain Bus is trying to “bully them” into accepting an unfair offer. He said they are trying to fix a long-running wage discrepancy between transit supervisors at Coast Mountain...
Canada
Jan 22
We run Ontario ‘like a business,’ Ford comments on bill reversals
On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that, unlike many politicians who “dig their heels in” even when they know it’s not the right decision, he intends to run the province “like a business.” This comes after the Ford government abandoned the plan to dissolve Peel Region and to cancel some ministers’ zoning orders.
Canada
Dec 14, 2023
Opposition warns health-reform bill shouldn’t be rushed through
Opposition to Bill 15 continues to mount. The proposed legislation seeks to overhaul how health care is managed in Quebec. And now, opposition parties fear closure will be invoked to end debate at the National Assembly. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.
Canada
Nov 30, 2023
UBCM pushes back against B.C.’s homeless shelter bill
The Union of BC Municipalities is taking issue with Bill 45, fearing it will limit the ability of communities to manage homeless camps. Global News Morning speaks with UBCM President Trish Mandewo about their concerns.
Canada
Nov 24, 2023
Petty theft leads to big bill for business owner
It was only a few dollars worth of copper, but a small business owner in Vancouver says the vandalism is going to cost him big time. His story is one of many around the province, and the reason the government has introduced a grant to help businesses recover from vandalism. but as Alissa Thibault reports,...
Global News Hour at 6
Nov 4, 2023
N.S. government pushing ahead with controversial housing bill
The Nova Scotia government says it’s pushing ahead with recent legislation that would give the housing minister authority to approve any development in HRM. Councillors have raised extensive concerns about the bill, and on Tuesday, the housing minister said minor tweaks will be coming.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Oct 17, 2023
Alberta premier celebrates Supreme Court decision on Bill C-69, says province ‘open for business’
After the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against Bill C-69 on Friday — the federal government’s impact assessment law on the environmental effects of major developments — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith celebrated by announcing that the province is “once again, open for business.”
Danielle Smith
Oct 13, 2023
Customizable mattresses and LED lights on Trending this weekend
Gord Gillies joins Global News Morning Calgary with a preview of this week’s Trending – including a couple of local businesses offering customizable beds and LED lights for your home.
Global News Morning Calgary
Aug 24, 2023
Sask. farmers push government to pass bill for carbon tax exemption
Farmers across western Canada are demanding senators pass bill C234, exempting them from carbon tax on fuels. Victoria Idowu reports.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jun 13, 2023
Trending: Looking at latest trends in local business
Trending” is on Global this weekend to look at the latest trends in businesses in Calgary. Host Gord Gillies joins Global News Morning Calgary with a preview, featuring Home Instead and Opa
Global News Morning Calgary
May 11, 2023
MLA pushes for Indigenous names bill
BC Liberal MLA Doug Clovechok is pushing to make Indigenous names with symbols and accents on government documents a natural occurrence. He talks to Jennifer Palma about why he’s undertaken the fight.
Global News Morning BC
Apr 2, 2023
Regina small business have surging energy bills amid SaskPower rate increases
Choquer said between inflationary prices on groceries and energy cost increases, they’ve had no choice but to raise prices on food.
Global News at 5 Regina
Feb 24, 2023
Wilhauk Beef Jerky fed up with City of Leduc’s handling of criminal allegations
Wilhauk Beef Jerky is a promenent business in Leduc and now, the owner has penned a letter to the city, expressing his frustration over how it has handled allegations of sexual assault, harassment and bullying. Morgan Black reports.
Crime
Feb 22, 2023
5 local businesses reveal the trends that keep them relevant
Host Gord Gillies joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss an upcoming episode of ‘Trending,’ a show featuring interviews with local businesses on what’s trending in their fields. @Gord_Gillies
Aug 25, 2021
Five Calgary businesses reveal the trends that keep them relevant
Host Gord Gillies joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss an upcoming episode of “Trending,” a show featuring interviews with local businesses on what’s making waves in their fields.
Global News Morning Calgary
Nov 17, 2021