Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Anishinaabek elders and environmentalists unite to call for halt on herbicide use in Ontario forests

May 8, 2024 651 views

By Jacqueline St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative TORONTO—A powerful coalition of voices representing the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) Elders in…

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Trial begins for Winnipeg serial killer who claims he was mentally ill

May 8, 2024 757 views

The Canadian Press 08/05/2024 04:00 The trial of a man who admits he killed four women in Winnipeg is set…

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Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre First intake all set to go

May 8, 2024 523 views

Local Journalism Initiative The Pulaarvik Kablu Friendship Centre is at full speed gearing-up for its first intake of a 28-day…

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Civil suit settled in shooting of Native American activist at protest of Spanish conquistador statue

May 8, 2024 470 views

The Associated Press ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit seeking damages from three…

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Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family

May 8, 2024 406 views

The Canadian Press A pod of killer whales has been spotted far offshore from the remote Vancouver Island inlet where…

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Liberal government not immune from auto thefts: 48 vehicles stolen in recent years

May 8, 2024 408 views

The Canadian Press The federal Liberals are trying to crack down on a scourge of auto thefts across the country,…

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Alberta announces committee to help speed up oilsands tailings reclamatio

May 8, 2024 414 views

The Canadian Press The Alberta government has appointed a new committee to look into ways to speed up the reclamation…

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Ontario First Nations denied equal access to justice, lawsuit alleges, band bylaws not effective

May 8, 2024 464 views

The Canadian Press An organization representing Ontario First Nations launched a constitutional challenge against the province and the government of…

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$234M settlement is ‘bittersweet,’ Lac Seul chief says

May 7, 2024 612 views

By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative 06/05/2024 15:02 LAC SEUL – Nearly a century after more than 11,000 acres of…

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Timeline of slayings of 4 women in Winnipeg, demands to search a landfill for remains

May 7, 2024 414 views

The Canadian Press A Winnipeg man has admitted to killing four women but claims he’s not criminally responsible…

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Nanaimo’s Indigenous Justice Centre opens, specializing in supporting First Nations clients

May 7, 2024 475 views

By Alexandra Mehl Local Journalism Initiative Nanaimo, BC – Since January, Nanaimo’s Indigenous Justice Centre has been taking on First…

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Taking Stock: Climate forum highlights Cree solutions for a warming planet

May 7, 2024 454 views

By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative The Cree Regional Climate Forum brought together a diversity of voices April 9-11 in…

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Six Nations Police call in Air Orange after single vehicle collision

May 7, 2024 500 views

SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-Six Nations emergency services were called in after a single vehicle roll over trapped a…

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Community Divided: Escalating crisis in Kitcisakik leads to blockades, appeals to government

May 7, 2024 570 views

By Patrick Quinn Local Journalism Initiative A conflict among current and former leaders of the Algonquin First Nation of Kitcisakik…

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Alberta men involved in fatal shooting of Métis hunters lose conviction appeals

May 7, 2024 406 views

By The Canadian Press Two Alberta men found guilty in the fatal shooting of two Métis hunters have lost appeals…

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Manitoba’s Treaty One Development Corporation names new CEO

May 7, 2024 567 views

By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative The development corporation currently working to bring Canada’s largest urban reserve to Winnipeg has…

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Canada’s biggest urban reserve project could see shovels in ground in Winnipeg before end of month

May 7, 2024 556 views

By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Plans to build Canada’s largest urban reserve in Winnipeg continue to move forward,…

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Bylaw amendment to allow for Indigenous ceremonial practices approved by Cold Lake council

May 6, 2024 470 views

By Chantel Downes Local Journalism Initiative Reporter This amendment, identified as Bylaw No. 835-PL-24, came after requests from Indigenous groups to…

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