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The Kingston neurosurgeon who performed brain surgery on Gord Downie says his diagnosis transformed the conversation around brain cancer, as local researchers now look to the next generation of treatments. Meanwhile, researchers and physicians at K-H-S-C and Queen’s are marking the anniversary of the final Tragically Hip show by reflecting on a decade of progress...

The Ford government is facing new scrutiny over transparency following a comment by the premier. “Thank God we don’t have the media — no questions, no answers — we’re good to go,” Doug Ford said before an event this week. Doug Ford says the dig was made in jest, but the opposition says it’s part...

Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified that while the federal government rejected Premier Doug Ford’s vision to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport for jets following public consultations, he is not ruling out the possibility forever as part of a broader transportation strategy. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

The Bank of Canada has unveiled the new vertical $20 bill featuring King Charles III. Charles replaces his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II – who died in 2022 – on the bank note. This marks the first Canadian paper currency to feature King Charles — whose profile has already been on Canadian coins since...

Freedom of Information records reveal Premier Doug Ford held a private meeting at his home with Loblaw CEO Per Bank just one day after publicly dismissing opposition bills to ban “surveillance pricing” on groceries. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

A new survey of 32 municipal Chief Administrative Officers reveals top local civil servants feel forced to tread carefully, accusing the Ford government of using municipalities as a political shield and punishing dissent. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

As the Ford government continues to deal with an ongoing hotel expenses controversy, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced a review of eight provincial agencies—including Metrolinx and the LCBO—to look for potential cuts to administrative costs and staff. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

A long-awaited social housing project in Vancouver is marking a major milestone. A 48-unit city-owned rental building at Little Mountain, next to Queen Elizabeth Park, is now complete. Global News Morning speaks with Thomas Davidoff with UBC’s Sauder School of Business about the long-delayed affordable housing project.

The fallout from the Queen’s Park expense scandal has sparked internal frustration within the Progressive Conservative caucus, with MPPs angered by Premier Doug Ford’s handling of the situation and the elimination of hotel perks they were previously instructed to use. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello report.

Despite Premier Doug Ford calling the hotel expenses “unacceptable,” internal emails reveal the Ontario PC whip’s office explicitly told MPPs they could book downtown Toronto hotel rooms at taxpayer expense during late-night legislative sessions. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello report.

A widening scandal involving hotel expensing has claimed its first cabinet minister at Queen’s Park. 

A summer staple in the Queen City, Regina’s ‘Hop Circuit’ is back for 2026. With more on that, as well as an expansion into Saskatoon, Rebellion Brewing President and CEO Mark Heise joined our Juliane Bodini in studio.

Parents and students of Heydon Park Secondary School near Queen and Beverly in Toronto are fighting to remain at the 100 year old institution. The Toronto District School Board plans to move the students, all with special needs, to another unnamed school next January. Sean O’Shea reports.

After just 30 days the Ontario Legislature rose for the summer. The leader of the NDP and Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss the extended break and reflect on the spring session at Queen’s Park.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford removed the chair of the Progressive Conservative caucus on Tuesday after sources say a heated confrontation occurred over the rollout of the MPP pension plan and the premier’s decision to buy a government jet. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello explains.

On this episode of Focus Ontario, Queen’s Park unites to pass municipal code of conduct legislation, an NDP motion to cut taxes at the grocery store gets shot down and the Ford government proposes giving itself power to set priorities for poice services boards. 

Several events are being held in the United Kingdom to mark what would have been Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday. Redmond Shannon looks at the celebrations fit for a queen, and how the late monarch’s legacy is still leaving an impact.

A private member’s Bill inspired by the story of a Kingston man has unanimously passed second reading at Queen’s Park, two years after his death. The proposed “Robbie’s Legacy Act” would help honor organ and tissue donors, recognizing the final gift Robbie Sherren gave after his passing.

King Charles and Queen Camilla wrapped up a U.S. state visit on Thursday following four days of ceremonial events including marking America’s 250th anniversary. Global’s Jazan Grewal is joined by royal commentator and lawyer, Ed Wang, to break down the historic four-day visit intended to bridge the gap between the two nations amid rising geopolitical...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have touched down in Washington, D.C., for a four-day state visit to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. Heather Yourex-West explains what’s on the royal couple’s agenda.