Ontario’s financial watchdog says deficit ‘was never $15 billion’ as Doug Ford previously claimed
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“Policy decisions by both the current and previous governments contributed to the slow increase in revenues as well as the rise in spending last year.” Continue reading
U.S. General Motors workers to stay on picket line until vote on new contract
The strike closed more than 30 GM plants in the U.S., which created parts shortages that forced an almost complete shutdown of GM’s assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont., and the partial shutdown of its engine plant in St. Catharines, Ont. Continue reading
Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in Syria, but key questions remain unanswered
The deal calls for a five-day pause in fighting between Turkish and Kurdish fighters and puts at least a temporary halt to the battle along the Syrian border. Continue reading
NDP Brampton-Centre candidate apologizes for offensive tweet from 2012
“I deeply regret the hurtful and wrong comment I made on social media … I apologize unequivocally,” Jordan Boswell said in a statement. Continue reading
Stratford high school locked down after police receive handgun call
Stratford Police placed Northwestern Secondary School in a lockdown on Thursday over a report of a person at the school having a gun call. Continue reading
Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s refusal to remove ‘newsworthy’ content that violates standards
Facebook, Google, Twitter and other companies are trying to oversee internet content while also avoiding infringing on First Amendment rights. The pendulum has swung recently toward restricting hateful speech that could spawn violence. Continue reading
Human rights commission criticizes Ontario’s proposed changes to inmate segregation
The changes, the commission says in a submission, do not address practices found to violate both the Canadian charter and the Ontario human rights code. Continue reading
57-year-old man hit by school bus at busy Kitchener intersection
A 57-year-old man was struck by a school bus while crossing at a busy intersection in Kitchener on Thursday morning. Continue reading
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Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Ontario government to spend $765 million to upgrade public safety radio network
Premier Doug Ford says Bell Mobility has been awarded the contract to make the upgrades. Continue reading
Ford government gives small and medium-sized hospitals more funding
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province will spend $68 million this year to help nearly 90 hospitals. Continue reading
How to talk to your kids about differences and disabilities
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
More than five million Canadians live with a disability and yet many parents struggle with how to explain to their children what it’s all about. Continue reading
Beef recall expanded in B.C., Alberta and Ontario over E. coli concerns
A growing list of beef and veal products in Ontario, B.C. and Alberta is being recalled due to worries about E. coli. Continue reading
Police look for vehicle in connection to fight in Kitchener
Police say the incident is unconnected with a robbery that occurred nearby earlier in the day. Continue reading
Ignored and Ignited: Seniors feel ‘invisible’ in federal election
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Canadian seniors tell Global National Correspondent Mike Armstrong that they feel ignored by political parties during this federal election. Continue reading
Quebec to offer legal cannabis at $4.49 a gram, beating grey-market price
Hexo Corp. says it is aiming to undercut prices in the illicit market with its new 28-gram product, that costs as much as one dollar less per gram than illegal sellers charge. Continue reading
Beef recall expanded in B.C., Alberta and Ontario over E. coli concerns
A growing list of beef and veal products in Ontario, B.C. and Alberta is being recalled due to worries about E. coli. Continue reading
Man on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ says he’s ‘trapped in a loveless marriage’
Most contestants on “Wheel of Fortune” gush about their lovely home life. But not Blair Davis. Continue reading
EU leaders unanimously endorse new Brexit deal
The new deal is formally being sent to the British Parliament for ratification. Continue reading
U.S. and Turkey agree to ceasefire in northern Syria
The deal is designed to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw from a designated safe zone on the northern border. Continue reading
Ontario’s financial watchdog says deficit ‘was never $15 billion’ as Doug Ford previously claimed
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
“Policy decisions by both the current and previous governments contributed to the slow increase in revenues as well as the rise in spending last year.” Continue reading
U.S. General Motors workers to stay on picket line until vote on new contract
The strike closed more than 30 GM plants in the U.S., which created parts shortages that forced an almost complete shutdown of GM’s assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont., and the partial shutdown of its engine plant in St. Catharines, Ont. Continue reading
NDP Brampton-Centre candidate apologizes for offensive tweet from 2012
“I deeply regret the hurtful and wrong comment I made on social media … I apologize unequivocally,” Jordan Boswell said in a statement. Continue reading
Child pornography charges laid against Guelph man
By Matt Carty Reporter
Guelph police a search warrant was executed in the city’s south end on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Stratford high school locked down after police receive handgun call
Stratford Police placed Northwestern Secondary School in a lockdown on Thursday over a report of a person at the school having a gun call. Continue reading
Human rights commission criticizes Ontario’s proposed changes to inmate segregation
The changes, the commission says in a submission, do not address practices found to violate both the Canadian charter and the Ontario human rights code. Continue reading
57-year-old man hit by school bus at busy Kitchener intersection
A 57-year-old man was struck by a school bus while crossing at a busy intersection in Kitchener on Thursday morning. Continue reading
Guelph candidates talk about protecting the environment
The Guelph candidates are asked about their party’s plans to divest from industries that are harming the environment and move towards sustainable options. Continue reading
Ontario government to spend $765 million to upgrade public safety radio network
Premier Doug Ford says Bell Mobility has been awarded the contract to make the upgrades. Continue reading
Ford government gives small and medium-sized hospitals more funding
Health Minister Christine Elliott says the province will spend $68 million this year to help nearly 90 hospitals. Continue reading
Beef recall expanded in B.C., Alberta and Ontario over E. coli concerns
A growing list of beef and veal products in Ontario, B.C. and Alberta is being recalled due to worries about E. coli. Continue reading
Flu vaccine distributed to doctors as 2 children in Guelph area confirmed to have virus
By Matt Carty Reporter
Public Health says the vaccine is being distributed to physicians now, but pharmacies won’t receive it from the Ministry of Health until November. Continue reading
Police look for vehicle in connection to fight in Kitchener
Police say the incident is unconnected with a robbery that occurred nearby earlier in the day. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers’ union say bargaining talks with province have stalled
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says bargaining with the Progressive Conservative government has reached a virtual standstill. Continue reading
3 injured as car hits portable at Kitchener high school: police
Three people were injured after a car hit a portable at St. Mary’s High School in Kitchener on Wednesday afternoon, according to Waterloo Regional Police. Continue reading
Police say pedestrian ‘thrown some distance’ in early morning collision in Milton
Investigators believe the victim was crossing Thompson Road at Laurier Avenue in Milton when he was hit. Continue reading
City of Guelph testing out temporary bus-only lane on Gordon Street
By Matt Carty Reporter
The temporary project is part of the city’s research for its Transportation Master Plan to be presented to city council in summer 2020. Continue reading
GM, U.S. auto workers’ union reach tentative deal that may end strike
The deal, which the union says offers “major gains” for workers, was hammered out after months of bargaining. Continue reading
SIU clears Guelph police officer after crash leaves man with severe brain injuries
By Matt Carty Reporter
The SIU say the driver of a Mazda 3 lost control at about 130 km/h and struck a utility pole on Silvercreek Parkway North in November 2018. Continue reading
Waterloo man charged with arson after overnight fire at apartment building
Waterloo Regional Police say officers and firefighters were called to an apartment building on Kraus Drive at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Continue reading
1 dead after single-vehicle crash near Mount Forest: OPP
By Matt Carty Reporter
OPP say emergency crews were called to the intersection of Highway 89 and Wellington Road 16 just before midnight on Tuesday. Continue reading
Doug Ford says he won’t be drawn into federal election campaign
Ford made the comments during only his second media availability since the campaign began in September. Continue reading
Kitchener R.I.D.E. check catches kids under 10 riding without seatbelts
A spokesperson for the police told Global News that two children under the age of 10 were among the culprits. Continue reading
Cambridge Coun. Frank Monteiro dies
The city did not provide the cause of his death but said he died surrounded by friends and family. Continue reading
‘Do the right thing’: Eugene Levy calls on Ford government to reverse autism funding changes
“These families, for them to be going day after day after day without the treatment these kids need is really just heartbreaking,” Levy said. Continue reading
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