National Newsticker Cap on plastic production remains contentious as Ottawa set to host global treaty talks April 21, 2024 379 views By Mia Rabson THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the…
National Newsticker Whale experts confident orca calf will survive, find family if rescue plan succeeds April 21, 2024 316 views By Dirk Meissner THE CANADIAN PRESS ZEBALLOS, B.C. -The odds of a two-year old killer whale calf surviving in the…
National Newsticker Initiative ‘led by survivors to uncover the truth’ April 19, 2024 446 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Residential school survivors gathered at a hotel on Highway 61 this…
Read more Local NewsNational News Six Nations Elected Council going behind closed doors “to better serve” Six Nations April 19, 2024 726 views Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill is the first Six Nations Elected Council Chief to close politicial liaison meetings to the public.…
National Newsticker Indigenous tourism official applauds federal government’s budget support April 19, 2024 454 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There are varying views from Indigenous leaders about the federal budget unveiled on…
National Newsticker Haida Elder, who survived residential `school,’ alleges defamation from Catholic priest April 19, 2024 490 views By Aaron Hemens Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Content warning: This article contains graphic details about residential “schools” including the deaths…
Read more National Newsticker Violinist tries to serenade B.C. orca calf to freedom, as others ready nets and boats April 19, 2024 711 views Carol Love plays “Tennessee Whiskey” on her violin at a tidal lagoon near Zeballos, B.C., on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.…
National Newsticker Fire Seasons are Changing April 19, 2024 398 views By Carol Baldwin Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has called up its wildfire crews to…
National Newsticker Brazil’s president creates two new Indigenous territories, bringing total in his term to 10 April 19, 2024 344 views SAO PAULO (AP) — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday announced the creation of two new Indigenous territories…
National Newsticker Canadian mining company granted exploration permit after filing petition with BC Supreme Court despite First Nation concerns for their land April 18, 2024 420 views By Rachael Lesosky Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After an almost two-year-long wait, a Canadian mining company has finally received a…
National Newsticker Metis groups will trudge on toward self government as bill faces another setback April 18, 2024 307 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- Metis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they’ll stay on the path toward…
National Newsticker Man arrested after ‘spring clean’ fire blows out of control in Lil’wat Nation April 18, 2024 287 views By Roisin Cullen Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PIQUE NEWSMAGAZINE A man was arrested last week after a “spring-cleaning” fire at…
National Newsticker Federal budget ignores Indigenous infrastructure needs: Assembly of First Nations April 18, 2024 268 views By Alessia Passafiume THE CANADIAN PRESS OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is denouncing a federal…
National Newsticker Metis Nation Saskatchewan pulls support for Liberals’ belaboured self government bill April 18, 2024 368 views OTTAWA- The Metis Nation, Saskatchewan is pulling its support for a federal bill that proposes to enshrine its self-government over…
National NewsSports $100,000 up for grabs as Nunavut Quest begins after delayed start April 18, 2024 450 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Like other events this spring, the Nunavut Quest dog sled race began…
National Newsticker Six Nations Cannabis Commission board member fees haven’t dropped despite hiring staff April 17, 2024 413 views By Lynda Powless Editor SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER- The Six Nations Cannabis Commission continues to budget a large…
National Newsticker Legislative amendments would allow First Nations to own land April 17, 2024 407 views By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Victoria, BC – In early April the provincial government introduced legislative amendments to…
National Newsticker NTI criticizes federal budget shortfalls in education funding, among other issues April 17, 2024 337 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Despite huge disappointment with the federal budget announcement on April 16, Nunavut…
National Newsticker ‘I never thought this is where we’d be’: Genier named woman of influence April 17, 2024 355 views By Amanda Rabski-McColl Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two influential women leading the way for awareness of the lasting impacts of…
National Newsticker Federal budget ignores Indigenous infrastructure needs: Assembly of First Nations April 17, 2024 323 views OTTAWA- The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the latest federal budget all but ignores the needs…
