Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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Bills to ban employers from using replacement workers, enact tax changes, and set new rules around the sale of machetes…

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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen

November 8, 2024 156 views

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which closed in March 2020 amid the…

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National Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov 8

November 8, 2024 151 views

Since the War of 1812, Indigenous people have fought by the side of non-Indigenous, despite the prejudice and discrimination they…

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B.C. gender justice groups call for repeal of Name Act changed over child killer

November 8, 2024 152 views

Gender justice groups in British Columbia want the government to repeal recent provincial legislation that prevents people convicted of serious…

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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen

November 8, 2024 142 views

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which has been closed since March 2020…

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Failing bridge triggers state of emergency in Northern Ontario FirstNation

November 8, 2024 173 views

By Jon Thompson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ginoogaming First Nation has been forced to close a failing bridge owned by…

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Saskatchewan premier says school change rooms no longer first priority, names cabinet

November 8, 2024 206 views

(Canadian Press)-Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, fresh off a challenging election campaign, announced a new cabinet Thursday while deprioritizing a change…

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Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister

November 8, 2024 202 views

The killing of an Inuk man by police earlier this week in Quebec’s Far North is an example of systemic…

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‘A tragedy’: Judge urges northern Manitoba sobering shelter after police cell death

November 8, 2024 160 views

A judge is urging the Manitoba government to look at establishing a safe sobering centre in a northern community to…

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Canada’s Walk of Fame to honour Manitoba folk and country singer William Prince

November 7, 2024 152 views

Country-folk singer William Prince will receive a top award from Canada’s Walk of Fame. The musician from Peguis First Nation,…

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Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

November 7, 2024 176 views

Canada is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement, federal Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco…

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B.C. gender justice groups call for repeal of Name Act changed over child killer

November 7, 2024 156 views

Gender justice groups in British Columbia are calling for the repeal of recent provincial legislation that prevents people convicted of…

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Returned to sender: Qalipu member lodges appeal after numerous voters didn’t receive voter registration packages for election

November 7, 2024 176 views

By Anasophie Vallée Local Journalism Initiative reporter One of the candidates who ran for chief in the recent Qalipu First…

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Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

November 7, 2024 134 views

(Canadian Press-)Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure. The Canada…

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First Nations designer from Manitoba included in Toronto fashion show

November 7, 2024 159 views

By Renée Sylvestre-Williams Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous fashion designer Lindsay King has never had a client return a purchase.…

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Woman charged after senior citizen robbed near Brant’s Crossing

November 7, 2024 193 views

BRANTFORD ONT-A city woman is facing charges after a senior citizen was robbed near Brant’s Crossing Thursday (Nov. 7, 2024)…

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Finding proof of a treaty: Researcher finds letter in England implying existence of treaty rights between the Mi’kmaq in N.L. and the British

November 7, 2024 130 views

By Anasophie Vallée is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter Back in 1725, there were treaties signed between Britain and the…

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Man charged after noise complaint

November 7, 2024 192 views

(OHSWEKEN, ON)- A man is facing charges after Six Nations Police investigating a noise complaint found a vehicle with its…

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Man facing multiple charges after being found asleep in stolen vehicle

November 7, 2024 176 views

(OHSWEKEN, ON)- An Ohsweken man is facing multiple charges after being found asleep in a vehicle parked at a local…

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Compromise sought for name of new Peterborough library branch

November 7, 2024 151 views

By Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The name of the new Peterborough library branch set to open at the…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Replacement-worker ban, machete sale rules are among the new laws in Manitoba

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen

National Indigenous Veterans Day, Nov 8

B.C. gender justice groups call for repeal of Name Act changed over child killer

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen

Failing bridge triggers state of emergency in Northern Ontario FirstNation

Saskatchewan premier says school change rooms no longer first priority, names cabinet

Inuk man shot dead by police a victim of systemic racism: Crown-Indigenous minister

‘A tragedy’: Judge urges northern Manitoba sobering shelter after police cell death

Canada’s Walk of Fame to honour Manitoba folk and country singer William Prince

Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets

B.C. gender justice groups call for repeal of Name Act changed over child killer

Returned to sender: Qalipu member lodges appeal after numerous voters didn’t receive voter registration packages for election

Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

First Nations designer from Manitoba included in Toronto fashion show

Woman charged after senior citizen robbed near Brant’s Crossing

Finding proof of a treaty: Researcher finds letter in England implying existence of treaty rights between the Mi’kmaq in N.L. and the British

Man charged after noise complaint

Man facing multiple charges after being found asleep in stolen vehicle

Compromise sought for name of new Peterborough library branch

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