Number of VPs at Metrolinx grows again, some consultants come on board permanently
Data released through Ontario's annual salary disclosures, known as the sunshine list, reveals there were 124 people at Metrolinx with vice-president in their title last year.
#Politics #Fordgovernment #Metrolinx #Ontariopolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11754016/metrolinx-vice-presidents-2025/

Judge permanently blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/trump-npr-funding-9.7148861?cmp=rss

Winnipeg city council moves ahead with permanent Wellington Crescent bike lane
Winnipeg city council has voted to scrap a plan to install a temporary bike lane on Wellington Crescent and instead begin work to design permanent infrastructure. It also approved a request to the Manitoba government to change legislation allowing council to set its own default speed limit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/wellington-bike-lane-default-speed-limit-9.7143868?cmp=rss

New permanent Hub homeless shelter proposed in Nanaimo, as current one faces imminent closure
Facing a looming closure, the social service organizations that operate a temporary winter shelter and drop-in centre for people in need in Nanaimo, B.C., are proposing to create a permanent, year-round shelter — but its proposed location is already facing opposition.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-nanaimo-hub-9.7140277?cmp=rss

EU will delay proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency, sending global crude prices soaring.
#World #EU #Oil
https://globalnews.ca/news/11743503/eu-will-delay-proposal-to-permanently-ban-russian-oil-imports/

B.C. councillor says permanent time change will make dark school mornings dangerous
British Columbia is adopting year-round daylight saving time, meaning that clocks went forward by one hour for the last time in early March.
#Politics #DaylightSavingTime #School
https://globalnews.ca/news/11737000/bc-councillor-permanent-time-change-dangerous/

Nunavik’s interim police chief is staying on permanently
Jean-François (Jeff) Bernier has been in the job on a temporary basis since November 2025. But he says he fell in love with the region over the past few months, and he is pledging to be a hands-on type of leader.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nunavik-police-chief-permanent-jean-francois-jeff-bernier-9.7133693?cmp=rss

Toronto restaurant that was a summertime staple closes permanently
A Toronto restaurant that diners flocked to, especially in the city's warmer months, just announced it has closed permanently after seven years.For those who frequent the Harbourfront area, and even more so Queens Quay Terminal, the very concept of chicken is ubiquitous with vibrant local haunt Joe Bird.For seven years, the restaurant nestled inside Queens Qu...
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/03/joe-bird-toronto-closing/