Author Archives: Lynda Powless

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By Keith Lacey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Penticton Herald EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article contains details of sexual assault. Reader…

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Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day

April 14, 2026 318 views

By Craig Lord The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as…

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Here are the finalists for the Donner Prize, the $60K public policy book awards

April 14, 2026 372 views

By Nicole Thompson Followups to two Canadian bestsellers have made the short list for this year’s $60,000 Donner Prize. The…

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Conversation on fake Morrisseau paintings spawns latest project for First Nation playwright

April 14, 2026 367 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A Christmas party conversation at a famed art gallery a number of…

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Raid on Indigenous pot shop leads to boisterous protest

April 14, 2026 396 views

By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Daily Gleaner A raid earlier this month on an Indigenous off-reserve cannabis…

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Canada’s national orchestra to honour Indigenous music during Nova Scotia shows

April 14, 2026 321 views

By Lyndsay Armstrong The last time Canada’s national orchestra performed in Eskasoni First Nation, Mi’kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens was a…

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Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

April 14, 2026 573 views

By David Crary, Peter Smith And Steve Peoples WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump…

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Woodland Cultural Centre to host UNESCO Residential Schools Gathering

April 14, 2026 510 views

The Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC) is hosting a gathering of residential schools from across Canada in May to discuss a…

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Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma

April 14, 2026 319 views

By Craig Lord Canada must break the stigma around careers in the skilled trades if the Liberals want to achieve…

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Nova Scotia chiefs call for moratorium on cannabis raids, want talks

April 14, 2026 1724 views

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs is calling for…

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Hots Docs to screen film documenting endeavour to change “horrific” city name

April 14, 2026 373 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A documentary about a First Nation’s request to have the name of…

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Métis artist sees medicine in colour communicating love to international audience

April 14, 2026 250 views

By Patrick Quinn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com As the Canadian government increasingly showcases the cultural contributions of Indigenous peoples,…

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Pause of Indigenous rights act won’t be confidence vote, B.C. election prospect fades

April 14, 2026 242 views

By Wolfgang Depner British Columbia Premier David Eby said he may extend the current legislative session to find support among…

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Dozens of volunteers on the ground in Manitoba First Nation at risk of flooding

April 14, 2026 249 views

By Brittany Hobson Flood prevention efforts are underway in a Manitoba First Nation, with dozens of volunteers from across Canada…

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18,000 lives later, B.C. marks 10 years since declaring overdose emergency

April 14, 2026 237 views

By Ashley Joannou Events are planned across British Columbia today to mark 10 years since the province declared a public…

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Court grants stay in counting Alberta separatism petition signatures

April 13, 2026 582 views

By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The Court of King’s Bench has ordered the chief electoral…

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First Nation blasts boat decision

April 13, 2026 596 views

By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun The chief of Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation issued a statement last…

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Cold Lake First Nations restorative justice program gets provincial funding

April 13, 2026 583 views

By Chantel Downes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeland This Week The funding is part of Alberta’s broader 2025-26 investment in…

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Clean energy groups call for East-West grid connections, investments in renewables

April 13, 2026 370 views

By Alessia Passafiume A coalition of clean energy groups is calling on Ottawa to connect the country through a grid…

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Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

April 13, 2026 519 views

By David Crary, Peter Smith And Steve Peoples WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump…

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Author Archives: Lynda Powless

Hockey player sentenced to two years-plus-a-day in federal pen

Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day

Here are the finalists for the Donner Prize, the $60K public policy book awards

Conversation on fake Morrisseau paintings spawns latest project for First Nation playwright

Raid on Indigenous pot shop leads to boisterous protest

Canada’s national orchestra to honour Indigenous music during Nova Scotia shows

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

Woodland Cultural Centre to host UNESCO Residential Schools Gathering

Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma

Nova Scotia chiefs call for moratorium on cannabis raids, want talks

Hots Docs to screen film documenting endeavour to change “horrific” city name

Métis artist sees medicine in colour communicating love to international audience

Pause of Indigenous rights act won’t be confidence vote, B.C. election prospect fades

Dozens of volunteers on the ground in Manitoba First Nation at risk of flooding

18,000 lives later, B.C. marks 10 years since declaring overdose emergency

Court grants stay in counting Alberta separatism petition signatures

First Nation blasts boat decision

Cold Lake First Nations restorative justice program gets provincial funding

Clean energy groups call for East-West grid connections, investments in renewables

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump’s unprecedented broadside at the first American pope