National Newsticker Mental health pilot extended until next June in Alberta schools August 13, 2024 240 views By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Extra funding announced today recognizes the complexity and regional diversity of mental health…
National Newsticker ‘These are not your lands to give away’: Chief Black on Ontario’s Mining Act August 13, 2024 226 views Six regional First Nations have filed a case with the Ontario Superior Court to challenge the province’s Mining Act as…
National Newsticker ‘Good solid lineup’ set with 4-day Aqpik Jam opening in Kuujjuaq August 13, 2024 253 views By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Nunatsiaq News Expect a youthful, Nunavik-focused lineup when the 28th edition of Aqpik Jam…
National Newsticker Hundreds allowed to return home to Village of Slocan, B.C., after wildfire August 13, 2024 226 views The Canadian Press Several hundred residents of the Village of Slocan and the surrounding area of British Columbia’s Kootenay region…
National Newsticker Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada August 13, 2024 220 views The Canadian Press Human-caused climate change is making heat waves much more likely, the federal government says, bringing extreme…
Read more National Newsticker OPP continue to investigate assault of pedestrian found on Sixth Line Road August 12, 2024 447 views Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate an alleged assault after a pedestrian, with serious injuries, was found lying…
National Newsticker Canadian Armed Forces called to Mount Currie after grenade dropped at police station August 12, 2024 287 views Local Journalism Initiative 10/08/2024 The Canadian army rushed to Mount Currie earlier this month to deal with a suspicious device…
National Newsticker Suspect charged with forcible confinement, attempted murder August 12, 2024 239 views By K. Darbyson Local Journalism Intiative Reporter Algoma police have arrested and charged one person with attempted murder following an…
National Newsticker Visiting family thankful for local community’s help in locating stolen regalia August 12, 2024 176 views By K. Darbyson Local Journalism Initiative A family from Whitefish Bay First Nation received a helping hand from some locals…
National Newsticker ‘There’s no confidence in this leadership’: Mississauga First Nation members question distribution of RHT funds August 12, 2024 323 views By K Darybson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With Robinson Huron Treaty settlement payments set to roll out in the coming…
National Newsticker Coastal Marine Strategy responds to some of Islands Trust’s concerns August 12, 2024 172 views Local Journalism Initiative The newly released B.C. coastal marine strategy is meant to guide decision-making that supports biodiversity, productivity, resiliency…
National Newsticker ‘So late in the game’ — Feds spend $12.5 M to study the tragedies of cancer downstream of oil sands August 12, 2024 186 views By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Following years of advocacy and struggle, Indigenous nations downstream of the oilsands have received…
National Newsticker City declares its newest deputy fire chief August 9, 2024 268 views By Dave Tarini Local Journalism Initiative THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue is promoting within for the role…
National Newsticker Emergency response course looking for applicants August 9, 2024 231 views By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative reporter l Fort William First Nation is looking to bolster its ranks of volunteers…
National Newsticker “Much bigger than just beads,”: Two Mi’kmaq beaders recount experience repairing century-old Mi’kmaq relics at Smithsonian Museum August 9, 2024 265 views By Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Membertou’s Jocelyn Marshall, an expert beader, had the opportunity to assist with repairs…
National Newsticker B.C. government considers ‘Plan B’ if salmon need help through Chilcotin slide zone August 9, 2024 236 views Canadian Press-Plans to help migrating salmon make it up British Columbia’s Chilcotin River to spawning grounds are in the works…
National Newsticker B.C. wildfires holding steady at about 350 with lightning in the forecast August 9, 2024 259 views The Canadian Press The Okanagan Indian Band in British Columbia’s southern Interior says an out-of-control wildfire that has prompted evacuation…
National Newsticker B.C. First Nations say Chilcotin River landslide, flood hit heritage sites, salmon August 9, 2024 299 views First Nations in British Columbia’s central Interior are measuring the impacts of a massive landslide that blocked the Chilcotin River…
National Newsticker Norway House opens $158 million health centre August 9, 2024 265 views By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative reporter Winnipeg Sun A multi-million dollar health care centre in a Manitoba First Nation…
National Newsticker Residential school doc ‘Sugarcane’ about ‘survival against all odds,’ says director August 9, 2024 320 views The Canadian Press Julian Brave NoiseCat initially didn’t want “Sugarcane” to be such a personal film. The Indigenous filmmaker says…
