Six Nations Emergency Services respond to motorcycle accident
Six Nations Police and Emergency Services were on the scene of a single motorcycle accident at the corner of Highway 54 and Chiefswood Road shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday Nov., 3, 2026. While traffic was allowed to continue along Highway 54, Chiefswood Road was blocked as fire, police and ambulance responders treated at least one person at the scene. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)...
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Hydro-Québec projects deficit that could force it to rely on U.S. and other provinces
Hydro-Québec has released a report suggesting it may need to import electricity from neighbouring provinces or the United States within the next three years. The state-owned utility’s new supply plan for 2027—2041 projects an “extremely high” increase in the demand for energy in the coming years. The utility expects this demand could cause it to face energy deficits as early as 2029. Hydro-Québec anticipates that Quebec’s electricity demand will increase by 60 terawatt-hours by 2041, representing an increase of over 30 per cent. The supply plan shows expected growth in demand for the electrification of transportation, data centres, and for energy retrofits of buildings that currently rely on fossil fuels. The report paints a picture of a province with an ever-increasing appetite for electricity, which will require “unprecedented” investments to...
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Latest estimate for new Fort Simpson health centre is 2033
By Eshana Gohil, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio A proposed new health centre and long-term care facility for Fort Simpson remains in the planning phase, the N.W.T. government says, with a target opening date of 2033. In a written response to Cabin Radio, the Department of Health and Social Services said funding has been allocated for that planning work. Previously, the facility had a planned opening date of 2029. Before that, residents were told 2016, then 2023. The GNWT said it is preparing a request for proposals for geotechnical and environmental studies at an off-island site selected through engagement with the Village of Fort Simpson, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ First Nation and Fort Simpson Métis Nation. Those studies will help determine whether the site is suitable for development, the territory said....
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Midterms may bring in wave of historic firsts for some states and the country
By Terry Tang Featuring one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years, this midterm election has set up a possible wave of historic leadership firsts across the country. Voters on Tuesday could propel into office the first Native American female governor and Native women senators, the first Black female governor,the first openly gay U.S. senator and the first Muslim U.S. senator, among other milestones. Most are Democrats, but the GOP could also break ground. While some of these candidates have avoided focusing on the inherent historic value of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, some voters’ rights advocates are celebrating how the electorate has expanded. “These firsts show how our country is changing,” Alexis Anderson-Reed, president and CEO of State Voices, a...
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B.C. First Nations file legal challenges of federal decision on Pacific Link pipeline
By Chuck Chiang First Nations in British Columbia have filed eight separate legal challenges to the federal government’s decision to list the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline between Alberta to B.C.’s coast as a project of national interest, fast-tracking its review. Among them is Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island, which said it filed a Federal Court application for judicial review on Friday, asserting Ottawa had not “given sufficient information about the project and its potential impacts.” Adam Olsen, a spokesman for the nation, called the pipeline decision “reckless” and “rushed,” saying in an interview on Monday that Ottawa had failed in its duty to consult Indigenous communities. “Tsartlip has a responsibility, as has been expressed by our chief and council, to look after its territory, stand up for those...
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Stoney Nakoda First Nation chiefs say ‘work to be done’ following Alberta referendum
By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYARHE NAKODA – While leaders of the Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nations welcomed the results of last week’s provincial referendum, the three band chiefs say that the Alberta government now has work to do in “repairing relationships” with the Nations. In an Oct. 21 letter to Premier Danielle Smith, Bearspaw Chief Darcy Dixon, Chiniki Chief Aaron Young and Goodstoney Chief Clifford Poucette say the referendum process has “caused real and lasting division.” “Treaty rights and the nation-to-nation relationship with the Crown were never open to re-negotiation through a provincial referendum,” read the letter from the Treaty 7 First Nation Chiefs’ Association, which includes Stoney Nakoda First Nations and the Tsuut’ina Nation. “The fact that this process was allowed to proceed...
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‘Ceremony,’ doc about Nuxalk fight for ancestral lands, to stream on Netflix
By Nicole Thompson Netflix has acquired the Canadian rights to an award-winning documentary about a First Nation’s fight for their ancestral lands. The company says “Ceremony,” which premiered at South by Southwest in March, will be available to stream next year. The film, which was directed and produced by Banchi Hanuse, examines the disappearance of the ooligan — a small fish also known as candlefish — from Nuxalk territory 26 years ago. It draws a line from the vanishing of the fish back to a land claim filed at the same time smallpox was introduced to the First Nation. In a press release, Hanuse says it took her 12 years to tell the story properly, and soon the Canadian people will be able to hear it for the first time....
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Tsawwassen’s re-elected chief Laura Cassidy targets sustainable, people-first growth for second term
By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist Re-elected on Oct. 17, Tsawwassen First Nation chief Laura Cassidy is heading into her second term focused on pragmatic continuity and community-driven progress. “My first term focused on building a strong foundation for long-term success, and while we accomplished a great deal, there is still important work ahead,” said Cassidy. She wants to ensure that rapid economic growth directly supports housing, culture, and the everyday well-being of her members. Cassidy secured her second term with 116 votes, defeating challenger Bryce Williams, who earned 88. Alongside the leadership vote, Tsawwassen members elected 14 legislators to the nation’s governing body: Taylor Baker with 133 votes, Valerie Cross with 124 votes, Louise Ahlm with 107 votes, Dawn Williams with 107 votes, Terri Splockton with...
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Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites
By Barbara Ortutay And Claudia Ciobanu Meta said it was postponing the rollout of new terms for its business accounts after an outcry from media companies and open-web advocates who said the updated rules would allow the tech giant to scrape vast amounts of data and potentially build competing services. The new rules, originally scheduled to go into effect Oct. 30, authorize Meta to use automated software such as web scrapers and bots to “index, cache, analyze, collect, retrieve, or crawl the domains, web pages, or URLs” associated with a business account. Critics say the update would have applied to all business clients, regardless of opposition, and without payment for the extracted content — and that Meta would have been able to use the content to potentially build products such...
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
By Wolfgang Depner British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said the Conservative caucus of 63 legislators is united to lead the province but he also warned of difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as newly elected Conservatives gathered for their first caucus meeting on Monday, where he told them that their job now is to govern on behalf of all constituents, no matter which party people voted for in the Oct. 24 election. He said Conservatives owe every British Columbian the same effort and respect. “That is the responsibility, of course, that comes from winning, but it makes making difficult decisions somewhat, maybe unpopular.” He said that B.C. residents don’t expect perfection, but they do want honesty, effort and integrity from their government, and elected Conservatives must put...
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B.C. First Nations file legal challenges of federal decision on Pacific Link pipeline
By Chuck Chiang Several First Nations in British Columbia have filed legal challenges to the federal government’s decision to list the proposed Pacific Link oil pipeline between Alberta to B.C.’s coast as a project of national interest, fast-tracking its review. The Tsartlip First Nation on Vancouver Island said it filed a Federal Court application for judicial review on Friday, asserting Ottawa had not “given sufficient information about the project and its potential impacts.” Adam Olsen, a spokesman for the nation, called the pipeline decision “reckless” and “rushed,” saying in an interview on Monday that Ottawa had failed in its duty to consult Indigenous communities. “Tsartlip has a responsibility, as has been expressed by our chief and council, to look after its territory, stand up for those places for the past,...
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
By Wolfgang Depner The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to lead the province premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said on Monday but he warned there will be difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as Conservative legislators gathered for their first caucus meeting in Victoria, where he said their job now is to govern on behalf of all constituents, no matter which party people voted for in the Oct. 24 election. He said Conservatives owe every British Columbian the same effort and respect. “That is the responsibility, of course, that comes from winning, but it makes making difficult decisions somewhat, maybe unpopular.” He said that B.C. residents don’t expect perfection, but they do want honesty, effort and integrity from their government, and elected Conservatives...
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Is El Niño making storms and flash floods in the Southwest worse?
By Adithi Ramakrishnan NEW YORK (AP) — A chaotic climate phenomenon is intensifying heavy rains and floods in the Southwest, experts say. A natural warming cycle called El Niño is sizzling Pacific Ocean waters, leaking moisture into the air that can fuel passing storms. Such El Niño events can happen irregularly every couple of years, but scientists say the latest iteration is particularly extreme — and it’s just getting started, with impacts expected for several more months. “We’ve had super El Niños in the past, but this is a super duper El Niño,” said meteorologist Jeff Masters of Yale Climate Connections. The phenomenon wasn’t the only cause of the severe storms and it’s difficult to attribute any single event to it. Still, scientists say this supercharged El Niño is making...
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
By Wolfgang Depner The British Columbia Conservative caucus of 63 newly elected legislators is united to lead the province, premier-designate Lorne Doerkson said Monday, but he warned there would be difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as Conservative legislators gathered for their first caucus meeting in Victoria, where he said their job now would be to govern on behalf of all constituents, no matter which party people voted for in the Oct. 24 election. He said Conservatives owe every British Columbian the same effort and respect. “That is the responsibility, of course, that comes from winning, but it makes making difficult decisions somewhat, maybe unpopular.” He said B.C. residents don’t expect perfection, but they do want honesty, effort and integrity from their government, and elected Conservatives must...
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Toronto’s child hunger rates nearly double as city sees 4.1M food bank visits: report
By Sadeen Mohsen When Volodymyr Kravchuk visits the Daily Bread Food Bank, he’s constantly thinking about his two young sons. The Toronto resident is often looking for milk, eggs and vegetables such as potatoes or carrots, to make sure his children get the nutrition they need. Kravchuk and his family moved to Canada from Ukraine in September 2023 and he remembers having to start his life over from scratch. While he holds degrees in psychology and marketing, Kravchuk said it’s been difficult finding stable employment and there are essentials that he has to turn to food banks for. “Sometimes, somebody can lose their job (and) need more money to feed his family,” Kravchuk, who sometimes volunteers at Daily Bread, said. “In one day, everything can change.” A new report from...
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Ottawa’s focus groups report low awareness of federal deficit, budget updates
By Craig Lord The Liberal government is getting ready to table its 2026 budget on Thursday — but Ottawa’s own focus groups suggest Canadians aren’t watching the state of the federal purse too closely. Finance Canada commissioned market research firm Environics to host a series of roundtables with Canadians roughly a week after Ottawa tabled its spring economic update on April 28. Mid-year fiscal updates offer Canadians a glimpse of federal finances between budgets and sometimes include announcements of new items or spending priorities. Over the course of a week, Environics conducted 10 online focus groups across the country involving 73 people, divided between younger and older Canadians. A final report from the focus groups was delivered by Environics on June 4, a month before the federal government embarked on...
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Volunteers move thousands of migrating salmon by hand after DFO abandons project
By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Barkley Sound, B.C. – Thornton Creek Hatchery manager Dave Hurwitz is piping mad. This fall, Hurwitz witnessed a crew from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) shut down a salmon enhancement project at Salmon Creek in Barkley Sound during a critical time in the chum river-run. Instead of completing the job, he said DFO left a migratory barrier at the site – and a lot of unanswered questions. “How could they leave this stream to die on the operating table? What was the showstopper? I’d like to know,” Hurwitz cussed. A couple years ago on October 19, 2024, Hurwitz said a “catastrophic” rainfall event caused the fish ladder to fail at Salmon Creek, a spot in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory known as...
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Cabinet to discuss Kitikmeot Inuit employment pilot project
By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Nunavut’s cabinet ministers will discuss a proposed pilot project that would see only Inuit hired for territorial government positions in the Kitikmeot Region. Cambridge Bay MLA Fred Pedersen pitched the idea in the legislative assembly Monday. “We can take it into consideration,” said Human Resources Minister Annie Tattuinee. Pedersen’s proposal would see non-Inuit employees offered similar positions in other regions. Only Inuit would be allowed to replace them. This practice would apply to positions that become open as non-Inuit staff retire. Pedersen suggested the pilot project could run for five years, but its length would be up to cabinet. “I look forward to hearing what cabinet’s thoughts are on it,” he said during an interview. The current Inuit employment rate in...
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Physician writes the realities that Indigenous youth live with
By Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Samantha Erron Gibbon admits she didn’t set out to write a collection of short stories for youth, but “then it came about that the stories I was writing were youth oriented.” The four short stories and one long poem that comprise Gibbon’s debut collection At Ends We Rest are powerful, sad and hopeful. And realistic, she stresses. “Unfortunately, our lives are touched by loss, and our lives are touched by the MMIWG (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) tragedies and by addiction,” said Gibbon, a Métis-Cree physician from Edmonton. “If I weren’t to depict those in our stories, I’d be taking away from not only the reality of what my youth have to live with and what we have to deal...
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Monarch butterflies get tiny trackers to help scientists follow their mysterious migration
By Dorany Pineda As a child, Rebeca Quiñonez-Piñón wondered where monarch butterflies stop for a meal and a night’s rest on their long migrations across North America. Now she and other scientists are attaching tiny tracking devices to hundreds of butterflies to find those critical stopover locations before they disappear. Swarms of dazzling orange-and-black monarchs use environmental cues to travel some 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers) from as far as southern Canada to spend the winter in forests of oyamel fir trees in central Mexico, a protected biosphere reserve that’s also a World Heritage site. For decades, however, scientists have struggled to build a clear picture of the butterflies’ routes, how far they fly each day and where they settle at night. Solar-powered radio tags attached to nearly 1,750 monarchs this...
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