Manitoba NDP raised and spent more money than Tories in 2023 election campaign
Documents filed with Elections Manitoba show the NDP garnered just over $971,000 in contributions, fundraising and other income en route to victory.
Politics
Apr 16
Treatment facility, restored ER among changes announced for Winnipeg’s Victoria Hospital
The province says it's making good on its promise to restore closed ERs, and adding to restoration at the Victoria Hospital with a world-class addictions treatment facility.
Health
Apr 24
Nenshi viewed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership contest
Members have until Monday night to buy a membership in order to cast a vote on June 22 on who will replace Rachel Notley as NDP leader and head of the Opposition.
Politics
Apr 22
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi expected to be focus of first Alberta NDP leadership debate
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi is expected to be the centre of attention as the first debate in the Alberta NDP leadership race is held Thursday night.
Politics
Apr 25
Planned anti-carbon price protests prompt security warning to MPs
The House of Commons sent an email encouraging a 'locked-door' policy at Liberal, NDP constituency offices after Pierre Poilievre's calls for demonstrations.
Canada
May 2
BC United holds Vancouver campaign rally amid low polling numbers
BC United held a campaign rally in Vancouver on Saturday. According to a recent poll, the party is third in popularity for the next B.C. election, which takes place in October.
Politics
Apr 7
Pancholi drops out of Alberta NDP leadership race, supports Nenshi
Edmonton-Whitemud MLA Rakhi Pancholi has dropped out of the Alberta NDP leadership race to throw her support behind former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.
Politics
Mar 26
Speculation, expectations ahead of Manitoba NDP government’s budget unveiling
Tuesday marks the first provincial budget for Manitoba's NDP government following their election in October 2023.
Politics
Apr 2
Rivals for Alberta NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
Alberta’s NDP leadership race has triggered a broader existential debate over provincial and federal NDP party ties.
Politics
Mar 30
Manitoba government runs ads and poll on temporary fuel-tax cut
The province has budgeted $200,000 to advertise its temporary fuel-tax cut, the finance minister's office says, and is also running an opinion poll on the effectiveness of the ads.
Politics
Feb 26
Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie
Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.
Politics
May 1
Province finally announces long-promised Olympic Village school in Vancouver
Education Minister Rachna Singh announced the new elementary school on Friday, outlining a four-storey facility with a capacity of 630 students.
Education
Apr 5
Byelections called in 2 Ontario ridings that could serve as key leadership tests
Two byelections are pending in Ontario that will serve as the first test of the Ontario Liberals under new leader Bonnie Crombie. Polling shows one of the two is neck and neck.
Politics
Apr 3
The foreign interference inquiry has concluded. Here’s what we learned
What we learned over the past 10 days of hearings, which ended Friday and included testimony from politicians, bureaucrats and representatives from several security agencies.
Canada
Apr 13
Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature
The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations.
Politics
Mar 19
Ontario faces crew shortages, aircraft issues in fight against wildfires
As Ontario's forest fire season gets underway, Global News can reveal that one in five crews are unstaffed across the north. The program also faces issues with its aircraft.
Fire
Apr 28
A ‘good start’: How Wab Kinew’s first budget is landing in Manitoba
The reviews are in, and many organizations across Manitoba are giving the province's 2024 budget a thumbs up — or at least calling it a good start.
Canada
Apr 3
Ottawa police open hate speech probe after alleged pro-Oct. 7 chants at rally
Video posted on social media from Saturday's rally through downtown and past Parliament Hill included audio of protesters making comments that are now under investigation.
Crime
Apr 22
Manitoba’s NDP government advertises income tax cuts initiated by Conservatives
Manitoba's NDP government has launched advertisements touting income tax cuts that were put forward and passed by the former Progressive Conservative government.
Politics
Mar 10
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership
Naheed Nenshi is the sixth candidate to enter the race to replace Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley, which will conclude on June 22.
Canada
Mar 11