Ford government prepares next round of legislation to build 1.5M homes by 2031
Paul Calandra, who replaced Steve Clark as housing minister in 2023 after the Greenbelt scandal, said he expects to introduce his new bill “very soon.”
Politics
Mar 12
Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next week
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.
Canada
Apr 18
Saskatchewan World War II veteran honoured at statue unveiling Saturday
Saskatchewan veteran Nick Kazusa, who participated in the liberation of France during the Second World War, has been honoured with the French Legion of Honour medal. Kazusa is 104.
Canada
Apr 6
Manitobans urged to flick the switch for Earth Hour
Earth Hour will be observed on March 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the Manitoba government is urging Manitobans to turn off their lights to acknowledge the climate crisis.
Environment
Mar 23
Ontario spending $310K on new ‘communications centre’; critics say will limit access
The Progressive Conservative government used its new 'communications centre' this week for the finance minister's budget press conference and a technical briefing for journalists.
Politics
Mar 28
Scott Moe promises ‘largest increase in school operating funding’ in Sask. history
As fights between the provincial government and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) continue to escalate, the province is making their next move.
Canada
Mar 6
On 2nd anniversary of war, Ukrainian refugee in Saskatchewan recalls leaving home
Ukrainian refugee Alla Kuranda, who currently lives in Saskatchewan, recalls the emotions of being forced to leave her home two years ago after the Russian invasion began.
Canada
Feb 24
Manitoba honours Louis Riel with new portrait designation as first premier
In celebration of Louis Riel Day in Manitoba, the provincial government honoured Riel with a new portrait designation recognizing him as the first premier of the province.
Canada
Feb 19
Ontario is changing what developers pay to build. Feds say it means ‘higher taxes’
Tensions between the Ford and Trudeau governments are continuing on the housing file. Now, Ottawa says changes to development charges amount to higher taxes.
Politics
Apr 17
Gravy sent to Premier Doug Ford briefly shuts down Ontario government building
Toronto police said they were called to Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto just after 11:30 a.m. after a suspicious package was found.
Politics
Apr 16
Ford government unveils sweeping new changes to housing rules
A new omnibus housing law tabled in Ontario will remove parking minimums for some developments and give universities special powers to build.
Economy
Apr 10
N.B. Housing Corp. to build 120 supportive units in New Brunswick cities
The New Brunswick Housing Corp. says it will build 120 new supportive units to help people transition out of homelessness. The units will go to Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.
Politics
Apr 19
B.C. introduces legislation targeting systemic racism in government, public service
The legislation applies to public services like hospitals, schools and courts, aiming to eliminate policies that discriminate against Indigenous and racialized people.
Crime
Apr 11
B.C. government announces first land buy for housing near transit
As a part of its housing plan, B.C.'s NDP government has already unveiled new rules for cities that will require them to allow increased density near transit hubs.
Economy
Apr 8
B.C. industry leaders sound alarm about wide scope of public health accountability act
Greg Wilson, the director of government relations for B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, told Global News that they support the government's goal of protecting residents.
Canada
Apr 4
‘Huge loss’: Fire destroys band office in northern Ontario First Nation
Nishnawbe Aski Police says its crime unit is now investigating Thursday's early morning fire at the North Spirit Lake band office and a nearby abandoned home.
Fire
Apr 6
Alberta seeks to intervene in Saskatchewan pronoun change law appeal
The Alberta government announced Tuesday that it is seeking intervenor status in a legal challenge against the Saskatchewan government's pronoun change law.
Canada
Apr 9
Horwath’s use of ‘strong mayor’ power sets stage for development on Stoney Creek parking lot
Hamilton's mayor formally used her strong mayor powers at council Wednesday and got the votes needed to advance a housing development in downtown Stoney Creek.
Canada
Apr 24
Alberta says Ottawa is overstepping by funding municipalities directly for housing projects
Alberta's Social Services Minister Jason Nixon told reporters on Friday provinces are best equipped to deal with local housing issues.
Politics
Apr 5
B.C. government introduces new home-flipping tax legislation
Under the proposal, first announced in the 2024 budget, anyone who buys a home and then sells it within two years of purchase will be taxed.
Canada
Apr 3
