Ontario byelections ‘temperature check’ arrives for Ford and Crombie
Two byelections in Ontario will provide a major test for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and governing Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford.
Politics
May 2
Two byelections loom for Ontario; Milton race high stakes for Ford and Crombie
Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on Milton, where the tight race comes with high stakes.
Politics
May 1
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
Homes, cottages near Flin Flon, Man., under evacuation order as crews fight wildfire
Officials have issued an evacuation order for a number of homes and cottages north of Flin Flon, Man. They also say people in the surrounding area should also be prepared to leave.
Canada
May 11
‘Everybody is safe’: Manitobans await news after wildfire threat leads to evacuation of town
Lori Forbes of the RM of Kelsey says that the evacuees from the town of Cranberry Portage are taking things hour by hour.
Fire
May 13
Begin breast cancer screening at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society urges
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is urging all provinces and territories to begin breast cancer screening at age 40 for those at average risk of the disease.
Health
May 9
Teens in Manitoba face long list of drug, weapons charges after forcible confinement incident
With the help of an RCMP police dog unit, the two teenage suspects were tracked down and were found with a large quantity of meth, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine.
Crime
Apr 29
Manitoba premier tours fire zone as evacuees await word on their future
Hundreds of people were told to leave Cranberry Portage on the weekend as winds drove the fire close to the community.
Fire
May 14
Ontario Liberals rule out carbon tax if they form government in 2026
While Crombie was initially hesitant to clearly state her position on carbon pricing, her party issued a statement on Monday ruling out a carbon tax.
Canada
Mar 18
‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use instead
These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.
Health
Apr 26
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
A ‘middle ground’ on carbon reduction amid inflation? Brad Wall says yes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has touted technology as a solution to climate change, as opposed to the federal carbon price, a similar case made by ex-premier Brad Wall.
Canada
Mar 24
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
5 men charged after 2 ‘sophisticated, retaliatory’ kidnappings in Calgary
Five men from Alberta and Ontario are facing numerous charges after what police are calling two sophisticated, planned kidnappings in Calgary last year.
Crime
Mar 18
Families speak out on deaths of unhoused: ‘Society is writing these people off. They matter’
Families of unhoused people who have died are coming forward worried about the truth. A number of deaths are classified as not criminal but family said it is far more sinister.
Features
Mar 18
Colorectal cancer rising in young adults. Should the screening age be lowered?
There are growing calls to start screening earlier for colorectal cancer in Canada and some provinces are considering it amid an 'alarming' increase in cases among young adults.
Health
Feb 26
Bonnie Crombie ‘seriously’ considering running for Milton byelection
Newly elected Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie is considering running for a seat in the provincial legislature, potentially replacing a former cabinet minister.
Politics
Feb 8
Doug Ford on cabinet resignation: ‘No one has a handcuff on anyone’
Ontario's Minister of Red Tape Reduction resigned from his post in Doug Ford's cabinet to run for a federal riding. The premier says he doesn't have a 'handcuff' on anyone.
Politics
Jan 31
Internal docs show Ontario was aware it had an ‘over-reliance’ on international students
Documents shared with Global News shows the Ford government was told the post-secondary sector was 'over-reliant' on international students who experienced 'intense' isolation.
Politics
Jan 25
New Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says PC attack ads show ‘lack of civility’
PC attack ads show 'lack of civility,' new Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says.
Politics
Dec 21, 2023