National Newsticker 17 North Shore women nominated for Women of Distinction Awards March 12, 2024 756 views By Mina Kerr-Lazenby Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The nominees for the 41st edition of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards…
National Newsticker Child advocate position to remain vacant March 12, 2024 903 views By Kevin Jeffre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY- Thunder Bay is forging ahead with other strategies to serve children…
National Newsticker Brokenhead bringing in First Nations police to replace RCMP March 12, 2024 1151 views By Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A southern Manitoba First Nation is transitioning away from being policed by RCMP…
National Newsticker Atlantic newspaper owner Saltwire faces insolvency after lender files claim March 12, 2024 1040 views HALIFAX- A private equity fund is initiating insolvency proceedings against Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire Network Inc., claiming it owes tens…
National Newsticker Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after 200 earthquakes in an hour March 12, 2024 944 views By Ashley Joannou THE CANADIAN PRESS An eruption of magma under the Pacific Ocean floor far off Vancouver Island will…
National Newsticker Nunavik Sivunitsavut student aims to become a leader in Kuujjuaq March 11, 2024 935 views By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After spending time in Montreal, Nova Scotia, the Gaspe Peninsula and even an…
National Newsticker Chief Sault delivers welcome address at Little NHL opening ceremonies March 11, 2024 975 views By Sam Laskaris Writer MARKHAM, ONT- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation chief Claire Sault took centre stage and offered…
National Newsticker Rugby league player banned for 8 games after racial slur against rival in Australia’s NRL March 11, 2024 884 views SYDNEY (AP)- A rugby league player has been banned for eight games after using a racial slur against a rival…
National Newsticker B.C. RCMP announce seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband cigarettes March 11, 2024 901 views By Darryl Greer in Vancouver SURREY, B.C. -Police in British Columbia say they’ve seized more than 27 tonnes of contraband…
National Newsticker Indigenous lawyer stresses early engagement is key to success of major projects March 11, 2024 1023 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Sara Mainville has held many prestigious posts. The Anishinaabe lawyer, who has…
National Newsticker ‘Cow and Plows’ settlements could cost treaty rights, group says March 11, 2024 1186 views By Brett McKay Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Several First Nations are negotiating settlements with the federal government to resolve an…
National Newsticker The US is springing forward to daylight saving. For Navajo and Hopi tribes, it’s a time of confusion March 11, 2024 916 views By Terry Tang THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TUBA CITY, Ariz. (AP)- Melissa Blackhair is not eager to spring forward Sunday. “I’m…
National Newsticker Key recommendations ignored: Beaudin March 11, 2024 1026 views By Julia Archelene Magsombol Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Kim Beaudin, national vice-chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), attended…
National Newsticker Knowledge event held to share lessons learned in search for unmarked graves at residential schools March 11, 2024 1057 views By Shari Narine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dr. Kisha Supernant says there’s an important balancing act that must be met…
National Newsticker Florida rivals ask courts to stop online sports gambling off tribal lands March 11, 2024 817 views By Mike Schneider THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)-The state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida will be…
National Newsticker Vet services geared to First Nations March 8, 2024 1113 views By Miranda Leybourne Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association will be launching a program in June that…
National Newsticker Three week trial set for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen mom March 8, 2024 1017 views CALGARY- A three-week trial has been scheduled for next year in Calgary for an Alberta man accused of killing a…
National Newsticker Manitoba government urged to keep promise to search of landfill for women’s remains March 8, 2024 1779 views WINNIPEG- The families of two slain First Nations women are continuing to press the Manitoba government to search a landfill…
BusinessNational News Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation March 8, 2024 3601 views By Amanda Stephenson THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY- Suncor Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fort McKay First Nation…
National Newsticker Leaked map suggests B.C. has approved less than half of proposed old growth deferrals March 8, 2024 2257 views By Brenna Owen THE CANADIAN PRESS A report from the B.C. branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says…
