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The Ford government is facing renewed calls to fire Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster after the head of the provincial transit agency said he was “not going to guess” when the Eglinton Crosstown would be fully operational. The light-rail transit project, which first began construction in 2011 with a planned in-service …
Read More »Ontario MPP faces calls to step aside over Hamas-Israel conflict comments
The leader of Ontario’s NDP is ordering one of her members to withdraw a statement she made about conflict in the Middle East, saying it does not align with the party’s values. Sarah Jama, who was elected in March, came under fire for a statement on fighting between Israel and …
Read More »Ambulance shortage in Toronto prompts calls to nearby municipalities for help: union – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto paramedics union is sounding the alarm after the city had no available ambulances to handle a large backlog of calls on Monday, prompting the union to issue a “Code Red Alert.” The union told Global News that late in the …
Read More »Widow of slain referee renews calls for capture of Canada’s most wanted
Thanksgiving is a holiday that will forever bring Alexandra Barrera pain and grief. Over Thanksgiving weekend last year, Barrera’s husband and high-school sweetheart, Edwin Alvarado, was killed in a triple shooting at a Toronto sports facility. Alvarado was refereeing an indoor soccer match. Police say his alleged killer, 19-year-old Cristian …
Read More »Joly, Gould join calls for House Speaker to resign over Nazi unit veteran tribute – National
Two senior Liberals joined calls for House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to resign over his tribute to a Ukrainian man who fought with a Nazi unit. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly and Government House Leader Karina Gould called for Rota to step down Tuesday, a day after the NDP …
Read More »Manitoba legislature rally calls for landfill search amid national protests – Winnipeg
Hundreds came out on Monday to a rally at the Manitoba legislature in support of a search of Prairie Green Landfill for two murdered Indigenous women. The rally was part of a national day of action with parallel protests in major cities across the country. “If your granddaughter or your …
Read More »Elections Manitoba calls on young voters: ‘Some choices mean more than your fit check. Vote.’ – Winnipeg
As Manitoba’s provincial election dawns, efforts to capture the attention of younger voters are starting to roll out. This week, Elections Manitoba has taken to targeting first-time voters with a generationally coded phrase that most youth and internet-savvy people will know how to crack: “Some choices mean more than your …
Read More »Remote calls will continue for Jays radio crew
TORONTO – In a change from last year, the Toronto Blue Jays’ radio rights-holder will not resume in-person broadcasts of road games as the team enters the playoff stretch drive. The decision was confirmed by a Sportsnet spokesperson via email. The network used remote coverage in 2022 before shifting back …
Read More »Ontario Green Party leader calls for public inquiry into Greenbelt land removals
TORONTO — Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner called Thursday for a public inquiry into Greenbelt land removals, saying the resignation of a top political staffer is a start, but it’s far from the end. A report this month from the auditor general found that developers who owned 15 sites …
Read More »Ontario chiefs call for housing minister to resign, add to calls for Greenbelt probe
First Nations leaders from across Ontario are calling for Housing Minister Steve Clark’s resignation or his removal from cabinet over his handling of changes to protected Greenbelt land. The Chiefs of Ontario, a group representing 133 First Nations, said it was “extremely” concerned by the issues raised by the province’s …
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