Author Archives: Lynda Powless

‘It gives you the tools’: First Nations Health Authority releases resources to tackle substance abuse in youth

August 22, 2025 424 views

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The provincial health body committed to assisting…

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‘Pressing issues’ voiced by city advocates

August 22, 2025 326 views

By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal A City of Thunder Bay delegation comprised of Mayor Ken Boshcoff,…

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Compensation Payments begin for historic $23 billion federal settlement agreement

August 22, 2025 1061 views

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The first compensation payments from the $23 billion federal settlement for discrimination…

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B.C. names facilitator to help Okanagan Falls become municipality, name to be decided

August 22, 2025 306 views

British Columbia’s government has appointed a facilitator to help create the province’s first new municipality in 15 years, after residents…

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Free Indigenous music festivals ready to rock Vancouver Island

August 22, 2025 339 views

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Vancouver Island, BC – For the second year running, 2 Rivers Remix…

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Billionaire David Thomson interested in buying Hudson’s Bay charter, donating it

August 22, 2025 326 views

By Tara Deschamps Two of Canada’s richest families appear poised for a battle over one of the country’s most famed…

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B.C.’s only fire of note no longer out of control, but road and power cuts drag on

August 22, 2025 352 views

By Chuck Chiang The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island is no longer burning out of control, but the power…

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Mother of Toronto boy killed by stray bullet urges vigil crowd not to forget her son

August 22, 2025 296 views

By Natasha Baldin The mother of an eight-year-old Toronto boy killed by a stray bullet while he was in bed…

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Timmins man frustrated at lack of support for missing adventurer

August 22, 2025 353 views

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com When Jacob Betker first met Steffen Skjøttelvik, it was during a snowstorm at…

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Gwich’in annual assembly opens with forensic audit discussion

August 22, 2025 327 views

By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio The Gwich’in Annual Assembly kicked off this week in Tsiigehtchic with…

The Six Nations Chiefs have pushed the Peterborough Lakers to the brink of elimination following a 9-4 victory in Game 3 of their MSL championship final series on Thursday. Photo by Darryl Smart.

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Chiefs close in on defending league crown and earning spot in Mann Cup series

August 22, 2025 511 views

The Six Nations Chiefs have pushed the Peterborough Lakers to the brink of elimination following a 9-4 victory in Game…

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A small Yukon community cuts diesel use by more than half with solar power

August 21, 2025 397 views

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer For 55 days this summer, the small Yukon community in…

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Six Nations Police lay charges after firearm discharged, “projectile” causes minor injuries

August 21, 2025 416 views

OHSWEKEN, ON-An Ancaster man is facing weapons, threats and assault charges after a firearm was discharged in an incident at…

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NDP leader blasts Bill 5 and government health policies at Toronto wellness conference

August 21, 2025 515 views

By Sam Laskaris Writer Marit Stiles insists the fight is not over. Stiles, the leader of Ontario’s New Democratic Party…

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Grand Erie Public Health reports first flu case of 2025

August 21, 2025 244 views

Grand Erie Public Health says it has already received its first confirmed case of the flu and its two months…

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Police watchdog says fire at Wapekeka fly-in court site won’t impact shooting probe

August 21, 2025 381 views

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com WAPEKEKA — The province’s Special Investigations Unit says it doesn’t expect a…

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