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Fisheries protest turns violent, delays N.L. budget
A fisheries protest at a Newfoundland and Labrador government building turned violent, delaying the budget and sending at least two people to hospital. The fish harvesters and supporters want the provincial government to allow them to...
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PCs, NDP to skip budget reading in solidarity with protesting fish harvesters
PC Leader Tony Wakeham tells reporters his caucus will not be in the House of Assembly during the tabling of the budget by Finance Minister Siobhan Coady but is instead standing with hundreds of fish harvesters. NDP Leader Jim Dinn,...
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N.L. budget is ‘ho-hum’ and ‘disappointing,’ say opposition parties
Newfoundland and Labrador’s PC and NDP leaders say the 2024-25 provincial budget doesn’t do enough to address the cost of living and other key issues. The NDP’s Jim Dinn, who called the budget “ho-hum,” said infrastructure spending is no...
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Legal Aid Society analysis reveals alarming trend in NYPD misconduct payouts
The Legal Aid Society's analysis revealed that millions were paid out in civil lawsuits throughout the years, with 2023's total at $114,586,723.
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Westchester legislators join calls to reverse proposed cuts in state aid to schools
According to county legislators, 40 school districts in Westchester would see a loss of a combined $19.6 million in aid if the governor's budget goes through.
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Two of three Winnipeg pools slated for closure off the chopping block, for now
Two Winnipeg swimming pools slated to close could have their lives extended — for a little while at least, as Mayor Scott Gillingham's inner circle made some last-minute changes to this year's budget.
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Furey warns violence and intimidation by protesters won’t be tolerated, says budget to come ‘full stop’
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says he was disappointed by the actions of protesters who thwarted the tabling of the provincial budget. He says the government has met with Fish Food & Allied Workers leaders on the union’s...
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Why the budget is causing concern in Quebec's video game industry
Quebec's tax incentives for video game developers have been credited with helping the industry grow. But those tax rules are changing, which could be more challenging for smaller studios.
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Sask. Teachers Federation president responds to provincial budget, cancellation of Hoopla basketball tournament
Samantha Becotte, president of Saskatchewan Teachers Federation, says it is unfortunate the provincial budget doesn't include 'meaningful, longer-term commitments' for education.
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NDP Education Critic responds to provincial budget, Hoopla cancellation
NDP Education Critic Matt Love says the minister of education needs to deliver 'adequate funding' in a contract to teachers.
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Health-care worker union says Sask. budget lacks plan for staff retention
Bashir Jalloh, president of CUPE 5430, says the best way to attract health-care staff in Saskatchewan is for the provincial government to focus on retention instead of recruitment.
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Fisheries protest in N.L. turns violent, delays budget
A fisheries protest at a Newfoundland and Labrador government building turned violent, delaying the budget and sending at least two people to hospital. The fish harvesters and supporters want the provincial government to allow them to...
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Carmel education board to propose budget without cuts to kindergarten, athletics
District officials blame a combination of several factors that have led to this multimillion-dollar gap including underdelivered state aid, expiration of COVID relief funds, rising inflation and small tax levy increases over the last...
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Carmel education board proposes new budget without cuts to kindergarten, athletics
The proposal includes $38 million in projected state aid, $104 million in property taxes and $1.1 million in fund balance.
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Sask. Party makes political choice to invest in public services, not balance budget in election year: expert
Jim Farney, associate professor with the University of Regina, says he was 'really surprised' to see the Saskatchewan government project a deficit budget in an election year.
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Ruslaan star Aayush Sharma: I was packaged and protected but I will make my own niche
Aayush Sharma along with his co-star Sushrii Mishra and director Karan Butani talk about their upcoming film 'Ruslaan'. Aayush talks about working hard and fighting opinions about him which come from being related to Salman Khan. The...
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The Breakdown | Liberals’ post-budget slump
The National’s At Issue panel breaks down the lacklustre response to the Liberals’ big-spending federal budget. Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre makes a pit stop with controversial anti-carbon tax protesters.
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Early learning program in Surrey, B.C., at risk of cancellation
Some parents in Surrey are pushing back against the potential collapse of an early learning program. The district said at a recent school board meeting that the StrongStart program is at a tipping point. As Sohrab Sandhu explains, it's...
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Public employees hit the streets to send message on private highways, with provincial budget around the corner
NAPE members rallied outside Confederation Building this morning, in hopes of sending a message on the eve of the provincial budget. A proposal to privatize a section of the Trans Canada Highway has galvanized union members, and they...
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Public employees hit the streets to send message on private highways, with N.L. budget around the corner
Members of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees rallied outside Confederation Building on Tuesday morning to send a message on the eve of the provincial budget. A proposal to privatize work on a...
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Riverhead School District proposes cutting 38 teaching positions
According to a recent presentation, the cuts are needed for long-term financial health.
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Quebec union federation expresses disappointment in 2024-2025 provincial budget
Magali Picard, president of the FTQ, says she was hoping to see investment in housing, pharmacare and public transit.
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New Quebec budget a 'very bad budget,' economist says
Moshe Lander,a senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, breaks down Quebec's new budget, arguing that the government doesn't "have control" over its finances.
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Stratford community rallies together to fight school district budget cuts
Parents, students and teachers came out to express their frustrations for programs and educational services at risk of being cut.