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Sask. cabinet minister admits to bringing firearm into Legislative BuildingSaskatchewan MLA Jeremy Harrison has resigned as the Government House Leader after allegations brought forward by the legislative Speaker last week, and admitted to carrying a “properly cased long gun” into the legislature a number of years ago.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 24
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‘Shocking lack of judgement’ shown by Sask. minister who brought firearm into legislature: NDP leader“We can disagree about policy but the basic tenet of being a minister is honesty and Harrison’s actions show a shocking lack of judgement,” Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck said Friday. “He not only brought a firearm into the legislative building but also didn’t admit his wrongdoing and lied about it.”May 24
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Minister Jeremy Harrison needs to clear the air: Saskatchewan ethics criticOn Thursday, Saskatchewan NDP ethics critic Meara Conway asked why Minister Jeremy Harrison has not responded to former legislative house speaker Randy Weekes’ allegations that he brought a firearm into the legislative building.May 23
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Keffiyeh ban at Queen’s Park partially overturnedThe Speaker of Ontario’s legislature is allowing politicians, staff and visitors to enter the building while wearing a keffiyeh, loosening what had amounted to a ban on the scarf, while maintaining a prohibition inside the legislative chamber. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.May 6
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Protests over Manitoba immigration programHundreds protesting outside Manitoba’s Legislative Building today, raising concerns over lags in an immigration program.Apr 4
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Saskatchewan teachers rally around perimeter of legislative buildingOn Monday, Saskatchewan Catholic Schools Association president Chris Kampman commented on the rally that took place outside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building to “make education and kids a priority for the Sask. Party government.”CanadaMar 4
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Two men switched at birth receive apology from Manitoba’s premierOn Thursday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew invited Richard Beauvais and Edward Ambrose to the Legislative Building to receive an official apology for being switched at birth 69 years ago in Winnipeg. Ambrose said he feels Kinew’s apology “comes from the heart.”CanadaMar 21
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Saskatchewan teachers call for more in-classroom supportSaskatchewan teachers like Lee Barber rallied at the Legislative Building on Wednesday as the province unveiled the provincial budget. Barber said, “Universities are good at making you aware of classroom complexities but you can’t really understand those challenges until you’re a teacher.”CanadaMar 20
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Black History Month at Manitoba Legislative BuildingBlack History Month was celebrated for the first time at the Manitoba Legislative Building, according to the NDP government.Feb 16
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Protest at Portage and Main calls for action on landfill search promisesOn Friday morning, demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Portage Avenue and Main Street to demand action from the provincial and federal governments on searching the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of two women. Demonstrators then walked down Portage Avenue to bring their message to the Legislative Building.CanadaMar 8
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Sask. teachers should concentrate on bargaining to resolve strike: ministerOn Monday, Saskatchewan Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill commented on the ongoing teachers’ rally encircling the legislative building saying “I would urge the teachers union to spend less time pulling extracurriculars and more time at the bargaining table.”Mar 4
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Ontario Liberals push for more fourplexesAs Colin D’Mello reports, the Ontario Liberals will table legislation that would allow developers and homeowners to build fourplexes across the province.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 19
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New acute care tower announced for Surrey Memorial HospitalIt’s an announcement that has been anticipated for years. A new acute care tower will be built at Surrey Memorial Hospital. B.C. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Adrian Dix announced Monday the project will go ahead. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on the timing of this announcement and the reaction from the...Global News at Noon BCMar 11
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Global National: Feb. 27NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is visiting Manitoba’s capital after Mark Chipman, the owner of the Winnipeg Jets, raised concerns about the long-term viability of the team staying in the city. What has gone wrong for the Jets off the ice despite their strong season on it, and can Bettman help fix it? Alberta and Quebec...Global NationalFeb 27
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Petition hopes to lead to more short term exemptionsIt says it is prepared to fight till the bitter end. A group that formed after the province introduced new legislation essentially banning short-term rentals in this province amid a housing crisis has launched a petition. The petition calls for certain amendments including exemptions for purpose-built buildings zoned to operate commercially. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.Feb 19
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B.C. rolls out specifics of new housing initiative aimed at building more rental homesThe province is rolling out the specifics of “B.C. Builds,” the new initiative is designed to increase the supply of middle-income rental housing. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has the details.Global News at Noon BCFeb 13
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Saskatchewan Legislative Building protest ‘a riot organized by the NDP’, Sask. Party minister saysTrade Minister Jeremy Harrison defended his comments calling the pro-Palestinian protest inside the rotunda of the Legislative Building last month a riot. Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck responded to accusations against NDP MLAs of harbouring anti-Semitic beliefs.Dec 7, 2023
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Manitoba Legislative Building Open HouseThe Manitoba Legislative Building Open House returns tomorrow. Here’s what to expect:Dec 1, 2023
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Saskatchewan legislative building cleared amid Hamas and Israel protestsDozens of protesters calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel have disrupted proceedings at the Saskatchewan legislature.Global News at 5 ReginaNov 20, 2023
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Protestors demanding a cease fire disrupt Legislative building operations in Regina, removal of Israeli flagProtestors disrupted operations inside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina to demand a cease-fire in Gaza and the removal of an Israeli flag, said to be displayed in the rotunda.CanadaNov 20, 2023