National Newsticker Tseshaht officials urge households to be prepared for emergencies August 20, 2024 216 views By Nora O’Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Port Alberni, BC – When a wildfire broke out near Tseshaht’s main reserve…
National Newsticker B.C. police drop surnames in missing person alerts to avoid ‘negative lasting impact’ August 20, 2024 221 views The Canadian Press It could be a weekend teenage runaway. An elderly loved one, lost and disoriented. Or it could…
National Newsticker Indigenous fisher from Maine claims treaty rights after arrest August 20, 2024 248 views By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Indigenous lobster fisher from Maine is claiming treaty rights after being charged…
National Newsticker Kenzie Allen’s debut poetry collection a treasure trove of pop culture references August 20, 2024 211 views Scattered throughout Kenzie Allen’s debut poetry collection are familiar names: Indiana Jones, Pocahontas, Yoko Ono. “The pop culture figures are…
National Newsticker Esk’etemc First Nation celebrates $147M federal settlement for broken water promises August 19, 2024 303 views By Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Esk’etemc First Nation is celebrating a victory more than two decades in the…
National Newsticker Low water levels affecting salmon migration in B.C. streams: DFO August 19, 2024 274 views The Canadian Press Low water levels brought on by years of severe drought, paired with meagre snowpack and rainfall, are…
National Newsticker Anicinabe Park occupation remembered, 50 years later August 19, 2024 236 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KENORA – Donald Kelly Sr. remembers Aug. 7, 1974, as the day his…
National Newsticker Black bears to be evicted for nuclear waste site August 19, 2024 229 views By Matteo Cimellaro Canada’s National Observer Local Journalism Initiative As many as eight black bears are facing eviction from their…
National Newsticker Yukon minister says there’s still ‘hope’ for gold mining to continue at disaster site August 19, 2024 209 views The Canadian Press The Yukon government hopes mining can eventually restart at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster,…
National Newsticker ‘We failed’: Manitoba health authority admits to error that led to burial mix-up August 19, 2024 261 views The Canadian Press A northern Manitoba First Nations community and the province’s health authority are searching for answers after a…
National Newsticker Ignace council gives panel members the boot August 19, 2024 253 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter IGNACE – The Township of Ignace has dismissed three longtime members of its…
National Newsticker Joint investment of $19.9 million to improve lower Coquitlam and Fraser rivers’ diking systems announced August 19, 2024 217 views By Patrick Penner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A $19.9 million funding package has been announced to improve the diking systems…
National Newsticker Violence prompts curfew for everyone on Manitoba First Nation, Indigenous group says August 19, 2024 263 views An organization representing Indigenous peoples in Manitoba says a First Nation in the northern part of the province is imposing…
National Newsticker Following criticism, Ottawa removes funding caps for residential school searches August 19, 2024 225 views The Canadian Press The federal government is backtracking on a move to limit funding for searches of former residential school…
Read more National Newsticker GRCA warns thunderstorms could raise river flows, but flooding not expected this weekend August 16, 2024 277 views The Grand River Conservation Authority is warning the public thunderstorms expected to arrive Friday (Aug 16) and continue through the…
National Newsticker Brantford heading to Association of Municipalities of Ontario with shopping list, Six Nations Elected Council attending to meet and greet August 16, 2024 310 views By Lynda Powless Editor BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is headed to the annual Association of Municipalities of…
National Newsticker Upcoming Mi’kmaw Summer Games being held in Membertou August 16, 2024 284 views This year’s Mi’kmaw Summer Games will be held in Unama’ki’s own Membertou First Nation. By Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter…
National Newsticker ‘We are doing our best to accelerate the Mackenzie Valley Highway’ August 16, 2024 249 views The Northwest Territories’ premier says his government is “really working” to make the Mackenzie Valley Highway a reality as the…
National Newsticker BC’s housing crunch means redefining affordable and middle income August 16, 2024 219 views By Sidney Coles Local Journalism Initiative Affordable housing is one of the hottest topics in politics and policy in BC…
National Newsticker NASA jet takes northerners for a ride over the N.W.T. August 16, 2024 274 views By Aastha Sethi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Cabin Radio Three Northwest Territories residents had the opportunity to see the territory from…
