National Newsticker A criminal sentence for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma clears the way for completing its settlement April 21, 2026 422 views By Geoff Mulvihill A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice…
National Newsticker Ontario’s solicitor general sorry for saying improperly released inmates were caught April 21, 2026 310 views By Liam Casey Ontario’s solicitor general and his No. 2 have apologized for “inadvertently” saying officials apprehended all 157 criminals…
National Newsticker Carney names members of new advisory committee on Canada-U.S. economic relations April 21, 2026 391 views By David Baxter Prime Minister Mark Carney retooled an advisory committee on Canada-U.S. trade on Tuesday, adding a former Conservative…
National Newsticker War, climate change and AI: What’s at stake at this year’s UN Indigenous forum April 21, 2026 388 views By Anita Hofschneider/grist Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the world’s largest gathering of…
National Newsticker Eby called changes to Indigenous law ‘non-negotiable,’ but series of backdowns ensued April 21, 2026 420 views By Canadian Press Staff The British Columbia government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the Declaration on the Rights of…
National Newsticker Poilievre says Carney ‘pushing fear’ in address to Canadians on U.S. relations April 21, 2026 329 views By Catherine Morrison Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of “pushing fear” in a recent address to…
National Newsticker Eby ‘moving forward’ with First Nations after latest climbdown on Indigenous law April 21, 2026 327 views By Wolfgang Depner British Columbia Premier David Eby said that “moving forward together” with First Nations leaders is now his…
National Newsticker Scientist advises against rushing Ring of Fire road projects April 21, 2026 474 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com OTTAWA — The Ontario government wants to go fast on connecting the…
National Newsticker Great Northern Arts Festival hit by ‘surprising’ funding rejection April 21, 2026 446 views By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio Inuvik’s Great Northern Arts Festival is working to fill a significant…
National Newsticker One school, nine students. CA pays over $100,000 per kid to keep small schools open April 20, 2026 399 views By Carolyn Jones/calmatters School closures are an incendiary issue in nearly every corner of California, as enrollment declines and expenses…
National Newsticker Pushing for Recognition – Michael Jolly takes over as the new Chief of MoCreebec April 20, 2026 529 views By Natalia Fedosieieva, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Nation After decades of service, Michael Jolly has taken the helm of…
National Newsticker MWF welcomes $3.8B nature fund, seeks balance on Seal River protections April 20, 2026 426 views By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The Manitoba Wildlife Federation says it is encouraged by a new…
National Newsticker Most homes at risk of flooding on Manitoba First Nation still need protection: Kinew April 20, 2026 378 views Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says about a quarter of the homes at risk of flooding on Peguis First Nation are…
National Newsticker Honouring reconciliation: Squamish library calls for Nation artists April 20, 2026 459 views By Ina Pace, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief The Squamish Public Library is inviting proposals from Squamish Nation…
National Newsticker Wasauksing to create mobile nursing unit with support from Ontario April 20, 2026 480 views By Shania Tabobondung, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Parry Sound North Star Indigenous communities along the Highway 69 corridor are expected…
National Newsticker B.C. to table suspension of Indigenous law on Monday, First Nations sources say April 20, 2026 416 views By Alessia Passafiume and Wolfgang Depner First Nations sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby’s government will introduce legislation to…
National Newsticker Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to ‘never sugar-coat’ issues April 20, 2026 351 views By Dylan Robertson Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a frank assessment of efforts…
National Newsticker First Nations say Eby backs down again on B.C. Indigenous law April 20, 2026 455 views By Alessia Passafiume and Wolfgang Depner Two First Nations leadership sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby is backing down…
National Newsticker First Nations say Eby backs down again, now seeks joint path on B.C. Indigenous law April 20, 2026 472 views By Alessia Passafiume and Wolfgang Depner British Columbia Premier David Eby has backed down again on the pausing of key…
National Newsticker Brandon 911 dispatcher reflects on 14 years as “lifeline” for callers April 20, 2026 318 views By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun A Manitoba emergency dispatcher says a frightening 911 call as a…
