Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Brittany Hobson A man who spent decades behind bars for an axe murder in Manitoba has had his day…

U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada

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Several recovered at crime scenes in Canada — including one kidnapping and one attempted murder. By Kelly Geraldine Malone The…

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First Nations join forces to combat escalating drug crisis

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By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com LONG LAKE — Two neighbouring First Nations are asking the government for…

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Tories question CBC funding of spoof-style Indigenous show on residential schools

May 15, 2026 567 views

By Alessia Passafiume Conservatives are questioning why CBC is funding a spoof program that used false pretences to lure high-profile…

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Manitoba nursing college vows reconciliation action plan after public apology

May 15, 2026 555 views

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba issued a formal public…

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Experts call for ‘Indigenous lens’ on hiring and workplace policies

May 15, 2026 1304 views

By Clint Fleury, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – “You are working on Indigenous territory on First Nations…

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Toronto Rock and Halifax Thunderbirds meet in all-Canadian NLL final

May 15, 2026 280 views

By John Chidley-Hill Nick Rose has had 11 years to think about what he would do differently if he ever…

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Islands Trust allocates last of $150,000 from province for First Nations Engagement

May 15, 2026 316 views

By Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Islands Trust Council approved how the last of a $150,000 grant…

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Cowessess First Nation demands action from Ottawa over stalled 1907 land claim settlement

May 15, 2026 293 views

By Andrea Moss, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca COWESSESS FIRST NATION — A community gathering of Cowessess First Nation leadership…

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Day parole revoked for Manitoba killer who fabricated Métis ancestry

May 15, 2026 382 views

By Brittany Hobson A man who spent decades behind bars for an axe murder in Manitoba has had his day…

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Best place for Alberta is in Canada, PM says after judge tosses separation petition

May 15, 2026 200 views

By Jack Farrell The best place for Alberta to be is in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after…

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B.C., feds tout ‘milestone’ as final LNG investment decision expected by end of 2026

May 15, 2026 198 views

By Darryl Greer British Columbia Premier David Eby says he’s hopeful that LNG Canada will come to a final investment…

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Federal government invests $12-million in B.C. forestry sector

May 15, 2026 187 views

By Marissa Birnie The federal government has announced it is investing about $12 million in British Columbia’s forestry sector, days…

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Carney, Smith set to make energy announcement; carbon price deal expected

May 15, 2026 195 views

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are to meet today in Calgary, where they’re expected to announce…

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‘It’s insane’: Gas prices poised to stay high all summer, upending budgets and travel

May 15, 2026 251 views

By Christopher Reynolds Since gas prices started climbing in March, Sarah Bradley has found herself bargain hunting across multiple grocery…

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Data access delayed or denied has serious implications for First Nations, says policy analyst

May 15, 2026 209 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com As a policy analyst with the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority,…

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The Latest: US-China summit ends with Xi and Trump claiming progress but differences remain

May 15, 2026 257 views

-AP-U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday following a final meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders said…

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Bill C-21 reveals deeper tensions over Métis identity, treaty authority and jurisdiction

May 15, 2026 169 views

By Aaron Walker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) says misinformation and political…

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