National Online Journalist @globalnews. Murrow & RTDNA Canada winner. @globalhalifax, @globalNB alum. News tips: [email protected]. Opinions, my own.
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Months after resigning from Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet over a hotel expenses scandal, Progressive Conservative MPP Stan Cho returned to Queen’s Park with a new title, a higher salary and scorn from opposition parties.
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The federal government is stepping up the battle with Stelco owner Cleveland Cliff, triggering a process that could lead to fines or forced divesture.
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NEW: The Finance Minister will table the Fall Economic Statement on Oct 29, just days after the legislature returns from its extended summer break.
Peter Bethlenfalvy says deficits will continue but is promising no new taxes and no cuts to healthcare.
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NEW: Sources with knowledge of the high-level discussions between Stelco and Ottawa said the federal government “tried everything” to delay the layoffs, including short-term bridge financing, longer-term loans, retrofitting and access to new markets in Canada.
“He quite literally said “nope”, we don’t want your help unless it’s a blank cheque to the tune of billions with no conditions,” the source said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive talks.
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Exclusive: Sources say Belleville synagogue gunman was discharged from the military after refusing COVID-19 vaccine, subscribed to conspiracy theories blaming Jews for pandemic.
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So with an election call, likely date is Saturday, October 24th - also means Abbotsford-Mission byelection will end today - will be interesting to see if Findlay stays as the Conservative candidate or Reann Gasper tries to run for the seat she gave up last month.
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Global News is projecting that the Liberals will win the riding of University Rosedale, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party a majority government with 172 seats in the House of Commons #cdnpoli
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BREAKING - NDP MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to the Liberals, as per a statement from NDP Leader Don Davies.
Now the Liberals just need to win two of the three upcoming by elections to get a majority #cdnpoli
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BREAKING: TTC CEO Mandeep Lali has just confirmed the phased opening of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will happen this Sunday.
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BREAKING - The Canadian government has officially recognized the state of Palestine, as Prime Minister Mark Carney had previously signaled would happen. Here is a press release via PMO #cdnpoli
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'Buy now, pay later' offers are becoming popular among Canadians - even for small purchases like groceries and takeout. But experts warn you're opening yourselves up to risk if you let it become a habit. My piece for Global News.
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I’m told by the union representing Air Canada flight attendants that they intend to defy the back to work order.
From the union representing Air Canada flight attendants: @cupenat says a lawyer who formerly worked for Air Canada—Marie Tremblay, will rule on whether to end job action. They say this is a clear conflict of interest. #aircanadastrike
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BREAKING - Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, as per Prime Minister Mark Carney #cdnpoli
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For the first time in the Catholic Church’s history, cardinals have named an American to be the new pope.
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Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday evening, signaling an inconclusive first vote by cardinals locked in a conclave to elect a new pope.
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The Conservative caucus has chosen Andrew Scheer to lead the party in Parliament while Pierre Poilievre seeks a new seat in the House of Commons.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney told U.S. President Donald Trump that Canada is “never for sale” after the president once again mused about the U.S. taking over Canada during a high-stakes White House meeting on the future of the Canada-U.S. relationship.
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