National News

Feds to investigate chemicals in oilsands tailings

May 31, 2024 284 views

By Natasha Bulowski Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The federa government will assess the toxicity of a harmful compound in oilsands…

National News

ticker

Assembly Lines: routing Fort Mac evacuations, preparing for post secondary education, filling cancer doctor shortage, telling two economic tales

May 31, 2024 378 views

By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 31/05/2024 07:48 IN-AND-OUTS FOR FORT MAC ROADS TAKE TOO LONG—NDP The province should…

National News

ticker

Task force lambasted for holding firm on breast cancer screening advice

May 31, 2024 310 views

The Canadian Press Several cancer experts, surgeons and radiologists swiftly condemned a national task force’s draft decision not to lower…

National News

ticker

Low snowpack means another “challenging year” for Columbia system

May 31, 2024 286 views

By Rachael Lesosky Local Journalism Initiative On May 15, residents from across the province attended an online meeting to learn…

National News

ticker

B.C. unveils 240-language racism helpline as survey suggests systemic problems

May 31, 2024 245 views

The Canadian Press British Columbia has launched a new helpline for people who witness or experience a racist incident, with…

National News

ticker

Task force lambasted for holding firm on breast cancer screening advice

May 31, 2024 268 views

The Canadian Press Several cancer experts, surgeons and radiologists swiftly condemned a national task force’s draft decision not to lower…

National News

ticker

Mountie transferred from Bella Bella, B.C., after complaints about Facebook posts

May 30, 2024 274 views

The Canadian Press 30/05/2024 12:08 The leadership of a First Nation on British Columbia’s central coast says an RCMP officer…

National News

ticker

Grassy Narrows chief wants to be regional chief

May 30, 2024 279 views

By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter GRASSY NARROWS – The chief of a First Nation in Northwestern Ontario has come…

National News

ticker

KRG looking at amendments to update the Kativik Act

May 30, 2024 283 views

By Cedric Gallant Local Journalism Initiative 30/05/2024 07:40 Kativik Regional Government wants a review of the Kativik Act and plans…

National News

ticker

Remains identified, questions linger in Dawson Creek, B.C., where four went missing

May 30, 2024 285 views

The Canadian Press 29/05/2024 20:10 When Renee Didier disappeared from Dawson Creek in northern British Columbia nearly six months ago,…

National News

ticker

TFN community health manager added to wrongful termination lawsuit

May 30, 2024 284 views

By Kyle Darbyson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 28/05/2024 09:28 Thessalon First Nation’s community health manager is being added as a…

National News

ticker

Local initiative aims to reduce drug use in Alberta

May 30, 2024 279 views

By Justin Sibbet Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 29/05/2024 17:57 As “tranqs”, fentanyl and other drugs continue to end lives in…

National News

ticker

Radical Stitch showcases the art of contemporary Indigenous beadwork

May 30, 2024 315 views

By Crystal St.Pierre Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 29/05/2024 22:12 The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa opened its doors May…

National News

ticker

Boy, 13 reported missing in Wetaskiwin

May 29, 2024 305 views

Local Journalism Initiative 29/05/2024 16:36 Wetaskiwin RCMP are trying to locate a boy, 13 reported missing in the city. Beau…

National News

ticker

Six Nations Police have two in custody after shots fired

May 29, 2024 306 views

By Austin Evans Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER- Six Nations Police have arrested two after reports of a…

National News

ticker

Feds extend Chemical Valley benzene order for two years

May 29, 2024 326 views

By Matteo Cimellaro Local Journalism Initiative Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault’s emergency interim directive ordering the petrochemical industry in southern Ontario…

National News

ticker

Remains belong to woman, one of four people missing from Dawson Creek, B.C.: RCMP

May 29, 2024 409 views

The Canadian Press Police in northern British Columbia say human remains found along a river near the community of Dawson…

National News

ticker

Trudeau has failed Grassy Narrows: Kenora MP

May 29, 2024 250 views

By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KENORA – The ongoing mercury woes besetting Grassy Narrows First Nation are yet…

National News

ticker

Brantford Police get new in-cruiser license plate recognition technology and camera to fight crime

May 29, 2024 365 views

Brantford Police Const. Ben Alexander shows the new automated licence plate recognition and in-car camera system installed in police…

National News

ticker

Meet the people trying to improve Indigenous patients’ experiences

May 29, 2024 331 views

By Simona Rosenfield Local Journalism Initiative Funding to address racism in Canadian healthcare is supporting research on Stanton Hospital’s Indigenous…