How police hope new Ontario helicopters will help fight car theft, locate vulnerable missing people
Four new police helicopters will help fight the car-theft crisis and assist searches for missing vulnerable people, the province and Toronto-area police forces say.
Crime
Apr 2
New Ontario polls finds majority think affordability more important than climate action
A new poll found that nearly half of Ontarians polled would scrap the price on carbon price, with a majority saying affordability is more important than climate action.
Politics
Apr 13
Animal rights groups seek review of Ontario’s new hunting dog law
Two animal rights organizations have requested a review of a new Ontario law that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits in massive fenced-in pens.
Canada
Mar 27
Nearly 300 Ontario patients moved to LTC homes they didn’t choose
Nearly 300 people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the government implemented a little over a year ago.
Health
Mar 20
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
Ford defends political appointments to judge selection committee
The appointments are made by Attorney General Doug Downey, and Ford says today that his Progressive Conservative government got elected "to get like-minded people in appointments."
Politics
Feb 23
Brian Mulroney, former Canadian prime minister, dead at 84
Mulroney's term as prime minister from 1984 to 1993 saw him lead a fractious Conservative coalition while netting a slew of domestic and international achievements.
Canada
Feb 29
IN PHOTOS: Navalny supporters mourn reported death, label Putin ‘murderer’
Supporters of the leader of Russia's political opposition, Alexei Navalny, showed up to memorials across the world to mourn his reported death.
World
Feb 16
Guelph Food Bank starting conversation about homelessness during new fundraiser
The fundraiser will aim to start the conversation on homelessness and affordable housing as it will premiere a documentary and host a panel discussion on January 17.
Canada
Jan 12
Activists condemn government silence on animal care at Marineland
Two months after the deaths of 14 whales and a dolphin at Marineland came to light, Ontario has refused to make public any steps taken to improve animal safety at the park.
Canada
Oct 18, 2023
Doug Ford gets polite welcome at plowing match amid undercurrent of Greenbelt anger
Ontario politicians of all stripes, including Premier Doug Ford, have made a trek to the annual International Plowing Match today.
Politics
Sep 19, 2023
Greenbelt review could see recommendation for more land removals, new minister says
Ontario's new housing minister Paul Calandra says he has asked the ministry to come up with parameters for the review.
Politics
Sep 6, 2023
‘A sport of cruelty’: Ex-conservation officers against Ontario hunting dog expansion
Two former Ontario conservation officers are imploring the province to reverse plans to expand a sport that allows dogs to track down captive coyotes, foxes and rabbits.
Canada
May 31, 2023
Ontario proposes to allow cities to expand boundaries faster for housing
Legislation introduced today by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark would also allow farmers to build three new lots on their land.
Canada
Apr 6, 2023
Mike Schreiner rejects Ontario Liberal proposal, will remain as Green Party leader
Schreiner, who made history in 2018 as the first Green candidate to earn a seat at Queen's Park, spoke to 'thousands of people' and ultimately decided to stick with his roots.
Politics
Feb 21, 2023
Proposed changes to Kingston and the Islands riding to include rural residents
The changes propose that residents who live in Kingston to the north of Highway 401 will be reintegrated back into the Kingston and the Islands riding.
Politics
Feb 11, 2023
Federal Green leader urges Mike Schreiner to think twice about Liberal offer
Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who described Mike Schreiner as a good friend, offered her view on whether Schreiner should take the Liberal leap.
Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Ontario proposal puts wetlands at further risk: auditor, advocates
Wetlands are ecosystems that are permanently or seasonally saturated or covered with water and are important for flood control, carbon storage and wildlife habitats.
Environment
Dec 6, 2022
Month of Giving Back on Global News Morning
Each day, from Dec. 1 to 24, Global News Morning BC will feature a different charity and highlight the work they do in their communities.
Features
Dec 1, 2022
Opposition contacts Elections Ontario, OPP after fake invoices with PC Party logo sent out
"Please pay the enclosed invoice to send Doug Ford the clear message that we've got his back," the document said, according to pictures posted on social media.
Politics
Aug 18, 2021