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Climate groups launch ad blitz, warn of threat to whales from major projects push

By Nick Murray Some of Canada’s leading environmental groups are pushing the federal government to change aspects of proposed legislation to speed up development of major projects before it’s tabled this fall. Environmental Defence has launched an ad campaign to draw attention to the potential fate of the Southern Resident Orcas. The group says the whales are at risk if Ottawa moves ahead with a bill changing how major projects are reviewed. The group says it’s concerned about Ottawa’s plan…

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Editorial: What’s in a name…onyadariyono (beautiful lake)

Could things get any tackier in the U.S. these days than the show we have been…

She didn’t just break a nail…

It’s audit time

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The Feather Report – Black & White and Red All Over

Black & White and Red All Over Photos by Carl Pascoe & Rachel A. Powless By…

The Feather Report Summer Blues

MEET THE CHIEF: Garden River Chief Andy Rickard and council work to keep community COVID-19 safe

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City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies

Brantford, ON – In partnership with the Downtown Brantford BIA, the Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre…

New First Nations Report Details Groundbreaking Dialogue around Native Stewardship of Lands, Natural Resources and Sacred Sites

Statement by Minister Wilson-Raybould on the accomplishments of 2016

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Climate groups launch ad blitz, warn of threat to whales from major projects push

By Nick Murray Some of Canada’s leading environmental groups are pushing the federal government to change…

Province seeks public input on creation of data centre policy

By Paige Morgan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun The government is seeking public feedback…

Violent Labrador arrest caught on video, referred to police watchdog

Newfoundland and Labrador’s police watchdog is conducting a review after a violent RCMP arrest in a…

Climate groups launch ad blitz, warn of threat to whales from major projects push

By Nick Murray Some of Canada’s leading environmental groups are pushing the federal government to change…

Élections Québec says it’s too late to print voter documents in English

By Erika Morris Élections Québec says it is too late to make changes to the unilingual…

Schools back, but Blood Tribe buses aren’t

By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald While back to school should be an…

Treaty 8 criticizes province for removing reference to Indigenous Peoples from Alberta Day statement

By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Alberta’s government is facing pushback from…

Fort Nelson-based artist empowers Indigenous youth with mural mentorship program

By  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT NELSON, B.C. — A local artist is empowering young…

Mackenzie Valley Highway now includes bridges to Fort Simpson, Wrigley

By Natasha Bulowski, Cabin Radio, Cabin Radio The latest Mackenzie Valley Highway proposal includes new bridges…

Ucluelet’s new Japanese pavilion celebrates cross-cultural relationships

By Nora O’Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ucluelet, BC –The Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion officially…

Nunavut MP broke conflict of interest rules but made ‘errors of judgement made in good faith’: ethics commissioner

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Nunavut MP Lori Idlout broke conflict…

First Nations look to traditional foods to improve health outcomes

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – A First Nations health agency…

Canmore mural coated with new colour

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook CANMORE – A Canmore artist has…

Ottawa to announce extension of gas tax holiday beyond Labour Day

By David Baxter Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is expected to announce an extension of the gas…

First Nations near Parry Sound lead awareness campaign along Hwy. 400: ‘Our Community. Our Responsibility’

By Shania Tabobondung is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter writing for ParrySound.com. The Local Journalism Initiative…

Movie by Métis filmmaker will have its world premiere at Toronto festival

 By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Despite being a late applicant, Métis filmmaker Max…

Ogwadeni:deo takes message of ‘Taking Care of our Own’ to heart with Back to School give-away

Photos by Jim C. Powless Cars were lined up from Ogwadeni:deo’s driveway all the way down…

Six Nations Elected Chief says she was snubbed by Ontario Minister Rickford

By Lynda Powless Editor Six Nations used this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference…

Six Nations continues to support language revitalization

The Six Nations Language Commission (SNLC) will receive $1,096,400 in funding for the 2026–27 fiscal year…

Six Nations Elected council donates $120,000 to fair

The Six Nations Agricultural Society made Six Nations’ decision to donate to the fair easy. They…

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