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Anand argues pursuit of new trade ties not coming at expense of aid, human rights

By Dylan Robertson Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is rejecting claims that her government is prioritizing trade over humanitarian aid and human rights. The federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney has been criticized for cutting foreign aid, signing economic deals with autocracies and avoiding openly criticizing American actions against multilateral institutions. But Anand told the Ottawa Civic Space Summit on Thursday that Canada’s values are “deeply integrated” into its economic and defence interests. “I want to gently push back…

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By Lynda Powless, Editor It’s Earth Day!!! A day the world stops to remember the ground…

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Anand argues pursuit of new trade ties not coming at expense of aid, human rights

By Dylan Robertson Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is rejecting claims that her government is prioritizing…

Most flood preparations complete in First Nation as it braces for rising water

Sandbagging efforts are complete in Peguis First Nation and residents are playing a waiting game to…

Archaeological digs in Amazon provide clues about Indigenous inhabitants before colonization

By Gabriela Sá Pessoa And Eraldo Peres MACAPA, Brazil (AP) — Paving roads in the Amazon…

Local activists support the coalition’s legal challenge of Bill 5

By Meg Deak, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Woolwich Observer The Ford government’s Bill 5, the Protect…

Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors

By Lauren Krugel A delegation of First Nations leaders from British Columbia have come to Calgary…

Dene national chief supports call to end RCMP Indigenous surveillance programs

By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer The Dene Nation wants all police surveillance of…

Sask. RCMP issue wanted-persons list

By Brook Wagner, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Medicine Hat News Saskatchewan RCMP has released its monthly…

Alberta panel report supports leaning into nuclear power, but province won’t commit

 By Dayne Patterson Canadian Press Calgary-Alberta Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf says a public feedback report that…

B.C. premier asks for prayers for MLA Joan Phillip, saying she is ‘very ill’

-By Canadian Press-British Columbia Premier David Eby says New Democrat member of the legislature Joan Phillip…

Five remain in B.C. Conservative leadership race as membership swells to 42,000

By Wolfgang Depner The B.C. Conservative Party has confirmed a final list of five candidates vying…

Five-year jail sentence for woman who killed partner

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A five-year jail sentence — one…

Brant County Mayor David Bailey announces won’t seek third term

“It is with a full heart and deep gratitude that I share that I will not…

First Indigenous-led recovery community in province opens

By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald The Blood Tribe has opened the first…

Turtle Island News’ annual Earth Day Tree Give-Away Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Turtle Island News’ annual Earth Day Tree Give-Away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Come get a tree!…

Federal schools charge provincial rankings data outdated

By Lynda Powless Editor Federal schools on Six Nations are challenging the validity of widely circulated…

Six Nations dreams of a pool grown to possible aquatic centre

By Lynda Powless Editor It started with a chat by two Six Nations residents. Now, Six…

Iroquois Lodge residents’ move to Brantford is delayed by a month

Six Nations lodge residents are still awaiting a move to be closer to home after 10…

Late Six Nations Actor Graham Greene Celebrated At Woodland Cultural Centre Event

By Alex Murray Writer Half a year since his passing, Graham Greene still casts a long…

Six Nations student named Loran Scholar

April 16, 2026 (Brantford) – Six Nations own Madison Davey,a student attending Assumption College in Brantford,…

Editorial: Earth Day time to help a planet

By Lynda Powless, Editor It’s Earth Day!!! A day the world stops to remember the ground…

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