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After years of legal wrangling, Enbridge begins rerouting pipeline around Wisconsin reservation

By Todd Richmond MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Energy company Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting an aging oil pipeline around a tribal reservation in northern Wisconsin after seven years of legal wrangling, moving ahead despite two new lawsuits that still could delay the project indefinitely. About 12 miles (19 kilometers) of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline runs across the Bad River Band of Lake Superior’s reservation along the shores of Lake Superior. The tribe sued Enbridge in 2019 to force…

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After years of legal wrangling, Enbridge begins rerouting pipeline around Wisconsin reservation

By Todd Richmond MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Energy company Enbridge has finally started work on rerouting…

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Wikwemikong Police chart new path rooted in culture, prevention and community care

By Jacqueline M. St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Manitoulin Expositor WIIKWEMKOONG—On an Island where the…

Waste plan concerns including First Nations transportation issues go to NWMO

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal Potential impacts on ground-water, tourism, mental health,…

New bill increases fines, enforcement powers for illegal cannabis in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government has tabled legislation to strengthen cannabis enforcement amid its crackdown on illegal…

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By Dylan Robertson Canada is sending $8 million in food aid to Cuba, where a U.S.…

Federal funding will flow toward addiction recovery on Manitoulin and N. Shore

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Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican

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Federal government continues to warn First Nations to carry Canadian passports when crossing U.S. border

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

National tourism awards presented at Edmonton conference

By Sam Laskaris Writer Excellence in the Indigenous tourism industry was recognized at an awards ceremony…

Man removed from Wiikwemkoong under community bylaw believes he has the right to stay

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Indigenous leaders priorities for spring sitting of Parliament

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Court denies Kahnawake Gaming Commission

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