National Newsticker One person displaced by Wotstak First Nation fire March 13, 2024 369 views By Jim Dumville Local Journalism Initiative Reporter One person was displaced by a fire that destroyed a house on Eagle’s…
National Newsticker B.C. First Nation says racism, doctor shortage persists in regional health care March 13, 2024 247 views WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.- A British Columbia First Nation says racism in the health-care system persists despite efforts by the government…
National Newsticker Chiefs, province publicly call out feds for taking back unspent oil and gas clean up dollars March 12, 2024 319 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta chiefs are asking the Liberal government to allow them to keep millions…
National Newsticker North Vancouver City Library welcomes first Indigenous storyteller in residence March 12, 2024 309 views By Mina Kerr-Lazenby Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kung Jaadee, author, educator, drummer and singer, has more than a tale or…
National Newsticker Fort McKay First Nation eyes payday with new lease for bitumen production on lands March 12, 2024 299 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A potential new deal with Suncor Energy could generate up to $2.25 billion in…
National Newsticker Indigenous resistance mounts to nuclear waste dump near Ottawa River March 12, 2024 284 views By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter First Nations leaders took their opposition to a recently approved radioactive waste disposal…
National Newsticker U of L kicks off Indigenous Awareness Week March 12, 2024 281 views By Steffanie Costigan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter University of Lethbridge celebrated the start of Indigenous Awareness Week with a Blackfoot…
National Newsticker We could be in the ocean’: Trepassey residents worried as breakwater fails, mayor says town can’t afford another project March 12, 2024 348 views By Sanuda Ranawake Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TREPASSEY, N.L.- Jim Corrigan is worried. He’s one of several residents in Trepassey…
National Newsticker 17 North Shore women nominated for Women of Distinction Awards March 12, 2024 240 views By Mina Kerr-Lazenby Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The nominees for the 41st edition of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards…
National Newsticker Child advocate position to remain vacant March 12, 2024 286 views By Kevin Jeffre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Thunder Bay is forging ahead with other strategies to serve children…
National Newsticker Brokenhead bringing in First Nations police to replace RCMP March 12, 2024 337 views By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A southern Manitoba First Nation is transitioning away from being policed by RCMP…
National Newsticker Atlantic newspaper owner Saltwire faces insolvency after lender files claim March 12, 2024 322 views HALIFAX- A private equity fund is initiating insolvency proceedings against Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire Network Inc., claiming it owes tens…
National Newsticker Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour March 12, 2024 309 views By Ashley Joannou THE CANADIAN PRESS An eruption of magma under the Pacific Ocean floor far off Vancouver Island will…
National Newsticker Nunavik Sivunitsavut student aims to become a leader in Kuujjuaq March 11, 2024 266 views By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After spending time in Montreal, Nova Scotia, the Gaspe Peninsula and even an…
National Newsticker Chief Sault delivers welcome address at Little NHL opening ceremonies March 11, 2024 355 views By Sam Laskaris Writer MARKHAM, ONT- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation chief Claire Sault took centre stage and offered…
National Newsticker Rugby league player banned for 8 games after racial slur against rival in Australia’s NRL March 11, 2024 285 views SYDNEY (AP)- A rugby league player has been banned for eight games after using a racial slur against a rival…
National Newsticker B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes March 11, 2024 286 views By Darryl Greer in Vancouver SURREY, B.C. -Police in British Columbia say they’ve seized more than 27 tonnes of contraband…
National Newsticker Indigenous lawyer stresses early engagement is key to success of major projects March 11, 2024 364 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Sara Mainville has held many prestigious posts. The Anishinaabe lawyer, who has…
National Newsticker ‘Cow and Plows’ settlements could cost treaty rights, group says March 11, 2024 468 views By Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Several First Nations are negotiating settlements with the federal government to resolve an…
National Newsticker The US is springing forward to daylight saving. For Navajo and Hopi tribes, it’s a time of confusion March 11, 2024 276 views By Terry Tang THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TUBA CITY, Ariz. (AP)- Melissa Blackhair is not eager to spring forward Sunday. “I’m…
