National Newsticker B.C.’s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby August 22, 2024 245 views The Canadian Press A British Columbia government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and…
National Newsticker Preparations for the $46 million Walpole Island land claim delays vote August 22, 2024 344 views By Lynda Powless Editor WALPOLE ISLAND-Walpole Island’s planned community vote on a $46-million land claim offer has been delayed as…
National Newsticker Wiikwemkoong chooses Tim Ominika as chief in upset election victory August 22, 2024 408 views By Jacqueline St. Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WIIKWEMKOONG—Changes are afoot in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory as a new chief and seven…
National Newsticker Worried about eels going extinct, Passamaquoddy call for end of fishery August 22, 2024 228 views By John Chilibeck, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Indigenous nation whose traditional area has been at the heart of the lucrative…
National Newsticker Planned ambulance station shuffle a symptom of long-running difficulties August 22, 2024 245 views By Ken Kellar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 21/08/2024 15:48 Following news of the planned restructuring of ambulance services in the…
National Newsticker Addressing dike issues to help Kwikwetlem First Nation move past historical grievances August 22, 2024 269 views By Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For the Kwikwetlem First Nation, upgrading the dikes along the lower Coquitlam River…
National Newsticker B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by 6 years, says report August 22, 2024 255 views The Canadian Press 21/08/2024 A British Columbia report tracking Indigenous health issues says life expectancy for the province’s First Nations…
National Newsticker Judge blocks Arizona lithium drilling that tribe says is threat to sacred lands August 22, 2024 235 views By Associated Press 21/08/2024 21:48 A federal judge has temporarily blocked exploratory drilling for a lithium project in Arizona that…
National Newsticker ‘Gut wrenching’ report: B.C. First Nations life expectancy plunges by six years August 22, 2024 243 views The Canadian Press 21/08/2024 20:24 Life expectancy for British Columbia’s First Nations people has dropped by more than six years…
National Newsticker Arviat Housing Association achieves 100 per cent Inuit employment August 22, 2024 211 views By Darrell Greer Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The days of the Arviat Housing Association trying to recruit workers from…
National Newsticker AFN national chief promotes child welfare agreement, as expert raises concerns August 21, 2024 216 views The Canadian Press The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there are 47.8 billion reasons for chiefs…
National Newsticker Police charge 10 drivers with impaired over 10 days August 21, 2024 228 views By Katie Nicholls, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY — Local police have charged several drivers with impaired over a…
National Newsticker Deadline for music residency for Indigenous artists fast approaching August 21, 2024 188 views By Crystal St. PIerre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Indigenous music artists from across Canada are being called on to apply for…
Read more National Newsticker Six Nations man facing theft charges August 21, 2024 332 views By Austin Evans Writer A repeat thief was charged with assaulting an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer. Haldimand OPP officers…
National Newsticker Manitoba First Nations call for alcohol restrictions after violence prompts curfew August 21, 2024 202 views The Canadian Press-First Nations chiefs in northern Manitoba are calling for restrictions on alcohol purchases following an uptick in violent…
National Newsticker Manitoba chiefs call for PM to rescind Charles Adler’s appointment to Senate August 21, 2024 195 views The Canadian Press First Nations chiefs in Manitoba are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to rescind the appointment of…
Read more National Newsticker Brantford man and woman facing drug charges August 20, 2024 317 views By Austin Evans Writer BRANTFORD,ONT- The Brantford Police Services (BPS) has seized over $24,000 in illicit drugs in just two…
National Newsticker A B.C. First Nation burned down — now it’s building back bigger August 20, 2024 234 views A year ago, a wildfire tore through a First Nation in the interior of British Columbia, destroying 32 structures. And…
National Newsticker Manitoba chiefs call for PM to rescind Charles Adler’s appointment to Senate August 20, 2024 255 views Canadian Press 20/08/2024 14:46 First Nations chiefs in Manitoba are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to rescind the appointment…
National Newsticker Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister August 20, 2024 220 views Canadian Press The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by…
