National Newsticker After fleeing wildfires, Neskantaga forced to evacuate again—sewage floods only nursing station August 20, 2026 427 views By Anushka Yadav, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer “It makes me feel really angry,” Neskantaga First Nation Chief Gary…
National Newsticker 150th anniversary of Treaty 6 will be commemorated over four event-filled days August 20, 2026 347 views By Crystal St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com On Aug. 20 to Aug. 23, thousands of people from across Treaty…
National Newsticker Alberta technology minister met with jeers at first town hall over AI data centres August 20, 2026 565 views By Lisa Johnson Alberta’s technology minister was jeered, badgered and booed late Wednesday by a room packed with hundreds of…
National Newsticker Nova Scotia musician Ashley MacIsaac pulls Google defamation lawsuit August 19, 2026 408 views Nova Scotia fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has ended a defamation lawsuit against Google after claiming the search engine falsely identified him…
National Newsticker O’Leary data centre faces setback in court August 19, 2026 544 views By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary’s effort to block Sturgeon Lake Cree…
National Newsticker Let’s make a deal: TIFF touts its first market, says Canadian creators will benefit August 19, 2026 390 views By Nicole Thompson The Toronto International Film Festival’s annual press conference showcasing its Canadian lineup is also serving as an…
National Newsticker Dangerous veterinary drug being added to fentanyl August 19, 2026 415 views By Joe O’Grady, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Temiskaming Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – Health agencies in the region are continuing to…
National Newsticker Regenerative tourism in Tofino: Fostering richer travel experiences by giving back August 19, 2026 325 views By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Clayoquot Sound, B.C. – The volunteers showed up on time and in…
National Newsticker With 500-plus structures damaged or lost, B.C.’s fire season is among the worst August 19, 2026 2269 views By Canadian Press Staff More than 500 homes or other structures have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires in British…
National Newsticker Manitoba shelter support worker program grads seek to make difference in lives of province’s most vulnerable August 19, 2026 563 views By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Pauline Pollard didn’t hesitate when asked what advice she would…
National Newsticker Labrador town demands help before it will back N.L.-Quebec energy pact August 19, 2026 488 views A Labrador town that could be transformed by new developments proposed in Newfoundland and Labrador’s tentative energy agreement with Quebec…
National Newsticker ‘Ribeye of the sky’: the hunt for a once-threatened bird reopens in Ontario August 19, 2026 460 views By Leah Borts-Kuperman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Narwhal Starting next month, Ontario hunters will have a shot at sandhill…
National Newsticker Iroquois Lodge Residents Make Move to Brantford Fox Ridge Facility August 19, 2026 519 views By Alex Murray Writer After months-long delays, the residents of Iroquois Lodge finally made the move from a long-term care…
National Newsticker Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated August 19, 2026 679 views By Nick Murray Canada is on track for its fourth worst wildfire season on record. At a regular fire briefing…
National Newsticker Whitesand First Nation plans phased return for wildfire evacuees August 19, 2026 2141 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — Hundreds of Whitesand First Nation members will begin returning…
National Newsticker Medicine Hat police expand body camera program to 86 units August 19, 2026 504 views By Brook Wagner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Police Service has more than tripled the…
National Newsticker Edmonton Public School Board honours Indigenous graduates August 19, 2026 335 views By Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News A high school graduation is a truly magical time, full…
National Newsticker ACFN chief joins B.C. First Nations to oppose new pipeline August 19, 2026 353 views By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News – The chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is backing…
National Newsticker Man who threw trailer hitch at Indigenous woman granted full parole: Indigenous group August 18, 2026 402 views An organization representing dozens of northern Ontario First Nations says a man who threw a trailer hitch at an Indigenous…
National Newsticker ‘We’re Mi’kmaq first’: two-spirit identity supported by L’Nu communities August 18, 2026 365 views By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The co-founder of the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, an organization that…
