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Over 40,000 Nova Scotian children lived in poverty in 2023, new report finds

By Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Coast One-in-five children in Nova Scotia are living in poverty. That’s the biggest takeaway from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS) 2025 report card  on child and family poverty in the province, which analyzes the most  recently available tax-filer data to identify gaps within our system.  The report was released on Wednesday, Feb. 18, alongside partners  Campaign 2000 and Fed Family Lab. This report is dropped days after Brendan Maguire,…

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Over 40,000 Nova Scotian children lived in poverty in 2023, new report finds

By Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Coast One-in-five children in Nova Scotia are living…

Cree educator Freda Ahenakew the subject of new documentary world premiere coming to Vancouver

 By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com A documentary about a woman who spent the…

The Latest: Trump says he’ll sign an executive order to enact a 10% global tariff

 The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs in a 6-3 decision on…

Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs

By Stan Choe NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is keeping calm Friday after the Supreme…

A new pathway to learning in Nunavut: Arviat chosen as Inuit-led Arctic university location

By Jill Westerman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News A new learning pathway is opening in…

Large banner featuring Trump’s face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters

By Alanna Durkin Richer WASHINGTON (AP) — A large banner featuring Donald Trump’s face was hung…

Inuit Child First Initiative receives $115 million in new funding

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The federal government is providing $115…

Mother of accused killer tells trial he sent cryptic messages after shooting

By Brittany Hobson The mother of an accused mass killer testified she witnessed her son experience…

NDP leadership candidates pitch their rebuilding plans to voters in final debate

By David Baxter and Nono Shen The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with…

Today in History for Feb. 20:

In 1725, the earliest recorded scalps were taken in New Hampshire, when white bounty hunters killed…

Indigenous Services minister announces new federal funding to fight TB in Inuit communities

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The federal government will spend $27 million…

Feds warn First Nations people to carry passport when crossing U.S. border

By Catherine Morrison The federal government has updated its travel advice for the United States, urging…

Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package

By Nick Murray The federal government will provide $50 million to help develop Canada’s first Inuit-led…

Brantford Police: Dakota has been safely located

 Dakota located safe UPDATE-BRANTFORD, ONT-Brantford Police have located “Dakota”. Police said  Friday Feb., 20, 2026 that…

Change needed in how police oversight body communicates: Grand Chief

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com WAPEKEKA — “They should have been there.” Nishnawbe…

New consortium plans to invest, add jobs at northern Manitoba mining complex

Vale Base Metals has signed a deal to partner with three companies in a consortium that…

MCK raises concerns over consultation, oversight in Quebec’s Bill 5

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is warning…

Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package

By Nick Murray The federal government is expected today to announce $50 million to help develop…

Iqaluit’s hydro project and the limits of Carney’s fast track

By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News It’s been more than six months since…

ECE to improve staff training to avoid another SFA backlog

By Claire McFarlane, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cabin Radio The Northwest Territories government says it will…

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