Bridgerton: Penelope’s stunning transformation, Colin’s newfound swagger, and more awaits fans in season 3
We get an exclusive chat with Bridgerton stars Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton as they dish about the highly anticipated Season 3. From Penelope’s stunning transformation to Colin’s newfound swagger, they reveal how their real-life friendship enhances their on-screen chemistry. Plus, hear their take on fan reactions and unexpected plot twists!
The Morning Show
May 9
More ServiceOntario locations potentially moving to retail stores after Staples deal
The Ford government is planning to move more ServiceOntario locations into retail stores, months after suffering sustained criticism from its opponents over a deal that gave stationery giant Staples the right to run some kiosks. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
May 16
Ontario set to change how it funds $10-a-day child care
Ontario has told child-care centres that it will implement a new way of funding the national $10-a-day program — something operators have urgently called for — starting in 2025. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
May 16
Ontario planning licence suspensions for repeat auto thieves
The Ford government is looking to tackle an auto theft crisis with the threat of driver’s licence suspensions. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the latest.
Canada
May 14
Ontario’s health ministry faces questions over doctor and nurse shortages
Ontario’s Ministry of Health is under fire after comments suggesting there is no doctor shortage in the province and how privacy officials handled requests for data about nursing shortages. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief has the story of two contradictory access to information decisions and controversial negotiations with doctors.
Canada
May 13
Ontario nets new electric vehicle investment, this time in Niagara Region
The federal and Ontario governments announced Tuesday that Canada’s first lithium-ion separator plant will be built in Port Colborne, Ont. The facility is part of broader electric vehicle supply chain projects being built in the region. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
Canada
May 14
Inside the Ford government’s decision to cancel Peel Region dissolution
The Ford government thought about scrapping the dissolution of Peel Region entirely before settling on a watered down alternative. As Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains, the expert panel meant to be leading the process had to ask to be involved.
May 8
Keffiyeh ban at Queen’s Park partially overturned
The 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
Breaking Down Ontario Byelections
Ontario PC’s won two provincial byelections Thursday night. Our Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello joins Candace Daniel to breakdown what this means for the political parties.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
May 3
Ontario doctors are set to start using artificial intelligence. Here’s how it works
The Ontario government is rolling out a trial of artificial intelligence designed to take the administrative burden away from doctors. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains how it will work.
Health
May 1
Ontario education minister calls for guardrails around vape detectors in washrooms
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says guardrails are needed for new vape detectors after a school installed sound and vape monitoring hardware in bathrooms. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
Health
May 1
Doug Ford comments on encampment protests
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has weighed in on the issue of encampment protests at universities in North America, calling for calm. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the story.
Apr 30
Ontario school board installs vape detectors that also listen for loud noises in washrooms
The Peel District School Board has installed vape detectors in some of its washrooms that also listen for loud noises. The board says it needs to get serious tackling students vaping on its property but one privacy expert worries the technology could lead to stricter surveillance in the future. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief...
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 29
Canada, Ontario net historic new deal with Honda
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were in Alliston, Ont., on Thursday to unveil a massive electric vehicle and battery investment. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 25
Ford government divided over Speaker’s ban on keffiyehs at Queen’s Park
Progressive Conservative Leader and Premier Doug Ford is facing internal strife after a member of his own party shot down an attempt to reverse a ban on keffiyehs at Queen’s Park. Ford had said he was opposed to the ban. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
Canada
Apr 18
Ontario exploring funding options for nurse practitioners amidst billing concerns
The Ford government is exploring options on how to bring nurse practitioners into the public healthcare system as service providers similar to doctors as the province deals with increased complaints of fee-based clinics that have popped up across Ontario. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
Apr 15
Federal government tells Ontario to follow rules or risk losing housing funds
The battle between the Ford and Trudeau governments continues over housing. The federal government has promised to divide $5 billion between the country’s provinces and territories but only if they meet certain conditions. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the latest.
Canada
Apr 12
Cost of premier’s office surges under Doug Ford
The cost and size of the premier’s office in Ontario has ballooned under Premier Doug Ford. Despite promising to be careful with public money, Ford’s office is much larger and more expensive than his Liberal predecessor Kathleen Wynne. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.
Politics
Apr 2
Big spending Ford government budget under scrutiny
A record-breaking, high spend budget from the Ford government is getting a harsh review from critics. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.
Politics
Mar 27
Ford government tables most expensive budget in Ontario’s history
The Ford government has tabled the most expensive budget in Ontario’s history. The $214-billion spending package includes investments in primary care and a first-of-its-kind medical school. But it also comes with a deeper-than-expected deficit. Colin D’Mello reports.
Canada
Mar 26