National Newsticker Judge rejects class action lawsuit in Lytton, B.C. wildfire, suggests amended claim August 11, 2023 645 views VANCOUVER -A British Columbia Supreme Court justice has refused to certify a class-action lawsuit linked to the wildfire that destroyed…
National Newsticker Canadians are unprepared for natural hazards. Here’s what we can do about it: August 11, 2023 559 views By Eva Angelyna (Evalyna) Bogdan and Rachel Krueger Over the last year, Canada has made important progress toward making it…
National Newsticker Millions of kids are missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across the US August 11, 2023 614 views By Bianca Vazquez Toness THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP)-When in-person school resumed after pandemic closures, Rousmery Negron and her…
National Newsticker Six Nations leaders say Robbie Robertson gave cultural centre invaluable support August 11, 2023 548 views By David Friend THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO- A gesture by late musician Robbie Robertson has drawn attention to a Six…
National Newsticker ‘These are my people’: Bearspaw chief appeals to ISC amid Nation’s opioid crisis August 11, 2023 495 views By Jessica Lee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Twenty-eight of Bearspaw First Nation’s roughly 2,000 members died primarily of opioid poisoning…
Read more National Newsticker Brantford Police seeking help in finding missing woman “Nikki” August 11, 2023 805 views BRANTFORD, ONT- The Brantford Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 31-year-old, woman. The woman identified…
Read more National Newsticker Toronto twins in hot water with charity August 11, 2023 876 views By Julia Archelene Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A national Indigenous charity, Indspire, is still waiting to get their money…
National Newsticker Saugeen First Nation mourns loss of esteemed elder, former chief August 11, 2023 650 views By Cory Bilyea Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SAUGEEN- Tributes are pouring in for a beloved elder and former chief of…
National Newsticker Chiefs eliminate Kodiaks and advance to league championship final August 11, 2023 592 views By Sam Laskaris Writer Thanks in part to another strong start and a seven-point night from veteran Randy Staats, the…
National Newsticker Ford asks integrity commissioner to review senior aide’s role in Greenbelt decision August 10, 2023 510 views By Liam Casey THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO- The Ontario Integrity Commissioner said it has begun reviewing a request from Premier…
National Newsticker 83 areas of interest located during search for unmarked graves at residential school August 10, 2023 526 views By Kelly Geraldine Malone THE CANADIAN PRESS BEAUVAL, Sask.- Eighty-three areas of interest have been found using ground-penetrating radar during…
National Newsticker FEDERAL OFFENDER WANTED August 10, 2023 742 views TORONTO, ON – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal…
National Newsticker First Nations to argue against nuclear waste site near Ottawa River at safety hearing August 10, 2023 612 views OTTAWA- The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hear final arguments from Indigenous communities today regarding a proposed nuclear waste facility…
National Newsticker Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general’s lack of French August 10, 2023 678 views The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it can hear a challenge to the appointement of Gov., Gen Mary Simon,…
National Newsticker ICEE project gets spotlight in dog days of summer August 10, 2023 516 views By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A project that has helped over 6,000 Indigenous children get eye care in…
National Newsticker Hawaii officials prepare for thousands of people displaced by fires. Follow along for live updates August 10, 2023 500 views By Rebecca Boone THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Follow along for live updates of wildfires that are racing across part of Maui…
National Newsticker Town’s new orange crosswalks ‘fantastic’: deputy mayor August 10, 2023 425 views By Andrew Bates Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New orange crosswalks along the path of Saint Andrews’ Truth and Reconciliation walk…
National Newsticker Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80 August 9, 2023 1169 views By Hillel Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Robbie Robertson, The Band’s lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The…
National Newsticker First Nations oil and gas sector blasts Guilbeault for lack of consultation on new subsidies framework August 9, 2023 486 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO of the Indian Resource Council of Canada (IRC),…
National Newsticker ‘Certain developers’ favoured in decision to open up Greenbelt, auditor general says August 9, 2023 552 views By Liam Casey THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO- The province’s decision to open up the protected Greenbelt to housing construction favoured…
