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
How a stolen memory card containing grisly crime led to double murder trial
Brian Steven Smith is facing judge and jury for the murders of two Alaskan Indigenous women.
Crime
Feb 6
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
Volunteers come together to clear Regina North Central garbage piles
Garbage piles continue to be a problem in the alleys of the Regina north central neighbourhood, but some local residents have taken it upon themselves to deal with the mess.
Canada
Apr 13
Serdachny on gold-winning goal for Canada at world hockey championship: ‘Special moment’
The final for the 2024 women's world hockey championship was a riveting game played in Utica, N.Y., on Sunday.
Canada
Apr 17
Police lay further charges in teen’s slaying at Trenton, Ont. motel
Kiean Stoddard, 17, was found dead in a suite at the Park Motel Jan. 7.
Crime
Apr 8
B.C. professor quits federal panel in protest of new disability benefit
University of Victoria professor Michael Prince has quit the federal government's Disability Advisory Group, saying Ottawa's new disability benefit falls short.
Politics
Apr 22
Ottawa urged to step up against homophobic laws in Uganda, Ghana
Activists are urging the Liberal government to put more action behind its condemnation of homophobic legislation in Uganda and Ghana.
Canada
Mar 20
Are cellphone bills falling in Canada? Critics question Ottawa’s claims
Trudeau drew the ire of social media users when he posted on X, that 'we’ve cut the cost of cellphone plans in half since 2019 — in part by increasing competition.'
Canada
Apr 22
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting said Friday night.
Sports
Apr 13
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16
Carbon rebate labelling in bank deposits fuelling confusion, minister says
Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are forcing the government to change the law to make them do it, minister says.
Canada
Apr 19
G7 countries pushing for Iran sanctions over attack on Israel
Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, has been among the chorus of European and U.S. leaders urging Israel to de-escalate tensions and not retaliate for Tehran’s attack.
World
Apr 17
The West Block Transcript – Episode 31, Season 13
The West Block host Mercedes Stephenson speaks to a former Israeli prime minister, a reporter with The Globe and Mail and the Asia Pacific Foundation.
Canada
Apr 14
The West Block – Episode 30, Season 13
Declassified summaries of top secret intelligence documents, attempts to funnel $250 thousand and what was said about the two Michaels.
Politics
Apr 7
M. Emmet Walsh, who starred in ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Blood Simple,’ dies at 88
M. Emmet Walsh brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to the many of the classic films he starred in.
Entertainment
Mar 21
Three men found guilty of mischief for roles in Coutts border blockade
Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.
Canada
Apr 17
Vancouver Canucks fans get loud inside and outside arena for Game 1 of playoff run
From Delta, to Surrey, to outside Rogers Arena, fans across Metro Vancouver celebrated the Vancouver Canucks' Game 1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday.
Sports
Apr 22
N.B. finance minister says tax cuts are coming, but not necessarily in the budget
Finance Minister Ernie Steeves will deliver his sixth budget on Tuesday and says it won't include any splashy, election-style spending commitments.
Canada
Mar 18
Manitoba officials brace for potential record-breaking wildfire season
Manitoba wildfire officials are preparing for what could be one of their busiest wildfire seasons to date.
Fire
Apr 11