Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Judge releases private land owners from Aboriginal title fight

November 18, 2024 123 views

By John Chilibeck Local Journalism Initiative In what’s being described as a landmark decision, a judge has ordered that several…

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New Indigenous-owned mining royalty company a first in Canada

November 18, 2024 76 views

The Canadian Press-In June of this year, a new company called Nations Royalty Corp. began trading on the TSX Venture…

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Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history

November 18, 2024 66 views

The Associated Press-A giant female Chinook salmon flips on her side in the shallow water and wriggles wildly, using her…

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Power station plans colliding with First Nation’s concerns

November 18, 2024 103 views

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative reporter A proposed multimillion-dollar upgrade to Ontario Power Generation’s Kakabeka Falls generating station is being…

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Decision on hold regarding stance on nuclear waste transport

November 18, 2024 68 views

Oliver Paipoonge Mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis says her council will hold off mulling a potential resolution opposing the transportation of spent…

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String of three murders in Nova Scotia raises alarm about intimate partner violence

November 18, 2024 82 views

Canadian Press-Groups working to help victims of domestic violence in Nova Scotia say a recent string of murders of women…

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In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

November 18, 2024 63 views

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a…

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Spirit School founder among business award finalists

November 18, 2024 66 views

By Bhagyashree Chatterjee Local Journalism Initiative When Danielle Searancke first arrived in Squamish 22 years ago, it wasn’t spirituality that…

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California will rename places to remove racist term for a Native American woman

November 18, 2024 60 views

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from nearly three dozen geographic…

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Blueberry River First Nation Elder calls for governance reform

November 18, 2024 54 views

By Ed Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Members of Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN)’s elders council…

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Iqaluit man imprisoned 12 years following sexual assault of a minor convictions

November 18, 2024 53 views

By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Editor’s note: This story contains details that some readers may find disturbing. The…

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City supports budget increase for physician recruitment

November 18, 2024 65 views

By Kimberly De Jong Local Journalism Initiative Reorter City of Brantford Council received the Community Physician Recruitment Program 2024 and…

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More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest

November 18, 2024 55 views

The Associated Press-U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting…

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Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

November 18, 2024 68 views

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian senators on Monday voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III…

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Cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault apologizes over Indigenous identity claims

November 18, 2024 58 views

The Canadian Press-Canada’s Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims of his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny. The…

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Québec solidaire member faces rebuke for saying fellow politicians target minorities

November 18, 2024 65 views

Canadian Press-Amid heavy criticism across party lines, an opposition member of the provincial legislature is not backing down from comments…

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Do you live in a floodplain? How the City of Courtenay is managing flood risk

November 15, 2024 162 views

By Madeline Dunnett Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s no silver bullet when it comes to managing flood risk and damage,…

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Ojibway National Urban Park Push Gains Momentum as Bill C-248 Passes First Hurdle

November 15, 2024 121 views

By Aaron Mahoney Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PROTECT MY OJIBWAY National Urban Park FOREVER … Pass BILL C-248. Is what’s…

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Nunavut Tunngavik announces $100 vouchers for voters

November 15, 2024 162 views

By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In order to encourage voter participation in the Dec. 9 presidential election,…

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‘Industry doesn’t understand what our people know’: WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for halt to commercial herring fisheries

November 15, 2024 120 views

By Spencer Sacht-Lund Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WSÁNEĆ hereditary chiefs are calling for an immediate moratorium on all commercial herring…