Nat. Indigenous Peoples Dayticker Statement from Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu on the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick September 7, 2024 1389 views OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 6, 2024 – Today, Ministers Vandal, Anandasangaree, and Hajdu issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened…
National Newsticker Manitoba Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside courthouse September 7, 2024 777 views The Canadian Press 06/09/2024 21:10 Tributes poured in Friday for Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs,…
National NewsSports Chiefs edged by Shamrocks in opening contest of national Mann Cup championship series September 7, 2024 682 views By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations Chiefs’ head coach John Tavares summed up the contest rather nicely. “They showed up,”…
National Newsticker Ahousaht deals with toll of recent deaths, as safety concerns persist September 6, 2024 602 views By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter and Eric Plummer Ha-Shilth-Sa Ahousaht, BC – Ahousaht is drawing on support for…
National Newsticker Emergency alert: RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick arrest ‘armed and dangerous’ man September 6, 2024 615 views The Canadian Press 06/09/2024 14:58 The RCMP in northeastern New Brunswick say a suspect wanted for a fatal shooting was…
National Newsticker Police video reveals new details in shooting death of 15-year-old Alberta boy September 6, 2024 627 views By Canadian Press Video from police cruisers has revealed new details about a shooting by officers that resulted in the…
National Newsticker ‘Back to school’ means big changes for teens from the North September 6, 2024 539 views By Mike Stimpson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 05/09/2024 17:04 WUNNUMIN LAKE – Wednesday was back-to-school day for the young learners…
National Newsticker Blue River, Simpcw First Nation to have 12-hour power outage in October September 6, 2024 564 views By Abigail Popple Local Journalism Initiative Reporter BC Hydro customers in the North Thompson region – which stretches from Heffley…
National Newsticker Mohawk professor receives prestigious accolade from Royal Society of Canada September 6, 2024 500 views By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An Indigenous professor at Thompson Rivers University has been recognized for his lengthy…
National Newsticker Watchdog calls for B.C. to boost oversight of old-growth forest on Quadra Island September 6, 2024 502 views The Canadian Press British Columbia’s independent forest-practices watchdog says there’s a risk that a coastal island won’t have enough old-growth…
National Newsticker Cruise ship passengers narrowly avoid run in with polar bear September 6, 2024 665 views By Kira Wronska Dorward/NNSL Local Journalism Initiative 05/09/2024 21:00 Passengers and crew from a cruise ship had a terrifying encounter…
National Newsticker Pope arrives in Papua New Guinea for the second leg of his Southeast Asia and Oceania trip September 6, 2024 486 views The Associated Press 06/09/2024 08:17 PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — Pope Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea on…
National Newsticker One person dead, another injured as N.B. RCMP issue alert about armed man at large September 6, 2024 543 views The Canadian Press 05/09/2024 20:49 RCMP in New Brunswick have confirmed one person is dead and another person is injured…
National Newsticker Mass forgery ‘mutilated’ Morrisseau legacy, court hears as fraudster awaits sentence September 5, 2024 625 views The Canadian Press 05/09/2024 Victims of what has been described as one of the art world’s biggest-ever fraud investigations are…
Read more National Newsticker A Māori king who urged racial unity in New Zealand is laid to rest and a new queen rises September 5, 2024 778 views By the thousands mourners turned out to pay final respects to New Zealand’s Māori king, The Associated Press 05/09/2024 NGĀRUAWĀHIA,…
National Newsticker Veteran BC United legislators Mike Bernier and Tom Shypitka to run as Independents September 5, 2024 471 views The Canadian Press 04/09/2024 A pair of BC United legislators have announced they are running as Independents in next month’s…
National Newsticker Doctor shortage puts Kenora health care in a pinch September 5, 2024 594 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KENORA – A “critical shortage” of physicians has the Lake of the Woods…
National Newsticker Saskatchewan mass stabbing victims remembered two years later, playground built September 5, 2024 539 views The Canadian Press 04/09/2024 Children have been swinging, sliding and climbing on a playground built to honour one of the…
National Newsticker Former NHL stars to compete in Every Child Matters Hockey Game in Kamloops September 5, 2024 472 views By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter 04/09/2024 Jeremy Boston is a firm believer in dreaming big. Boston, a director…
National Newsticker Trump-backed US Senate candidate faces scrutiny for derogatory comments about Native Americans September 5, 2024 550 views The Associated Press 09/2024 BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Tribal leaders in Montana urged Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy to…
