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It’s time to build! Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure

Provinces and territories must  allocate 20 per cent of their funding to rural, Northern and Indigenous communities and 10 per cent of funding through the $6-billion “direct delivery” stream must go to Indigenous-led projects. The federal government will address infrastructure gaps across Canada with billions of dollars in funding over the coming decade, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday at a news conference in Brampton, Ont. Carney used the event to break down how his government plans to dole…

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It’s time to build! Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure

Provinces and territories must  allocate 20 per cent of their funding to rural, Northern and Indigenous communities and 10 per cent of funding through the $6-billion “direct delivery” stream must go to Indigenous-led projects. The federal government will address infrastructure gaps across Canada with billions of dollars in funding over the coming decade, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday at a news conference in Brampton, Ont. Carney used the event to break down how his government plans to dole…

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Editorial: Just waiting for the audit…

It’s audit time. That arduous time of the year when governments at all levels start the…

When is a conflict a conflict….?

Editorial: Reconciliation or delay???

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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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It’s time to build! Carney breaks down plans to spend $51B on local infrastructure

Provinces and territories must  allocate 20 per cent of their funding to rural, Northern and Indigenous…

Film uplifts ceremonies for the return of ooligan, a vital fish for Nuxalk Nation

By Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Qwaxw Siwallace remembers a time in his Youth…

Man wanted in stabbing, Brantford Police are warning the public do not approach

BRANTFORD, ONT- The Brantford Police Service (BPS)  are asking the public to contact police immediately, and…

‘Budget you’d pass if climate change wasn’t a problem’: Ford doubles down on highways

By Anushka Yadav, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Pointer Dark clouds hovered over Queen’s Park. Thunder…

Feds looking at how to ‘cushion the blow’ as gas prices rise amid Iran war: Carney Slugline: Cda-Iran-Oil

By Catherine Morrison Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is looking at how to…

Cannabis raids cause trauma, fear and distress, says Potlotek chief

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Before last Thursday, Potlotek  First Nation…

Before wildfire season begins again, Indigenous fire keepers gather to share knowledge

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Aaron Hemens and Santana Dreaver, The Narwhal’s 2026…

Bill to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization could have unintended consequences: physicians

By Hannah Alberga Survivors of forced or coerced sterilization – many of whom are Indigenous –…

Coastal Nations welcome unexpected funding, but don’t know how it will be administered

By Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer First Nations along British Columbia’s coast…

Kanesatake security finds temp funding

By Hadassah Alencar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK)…

Endangered salmon returned to California’s far north – then the money dried up

By Rachel Becker/calmatters Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a strategy to save declining salmon…

No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader

By Wolfgang Depner A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend…

Nunavik communities mourn 3 family members who died in house fire

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Two Nunavik communities are mourning the deaths…

Sovereignty or Stewardship? The $28.7M Rift Dividing the FSIN

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has been ordered by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to…

EBC final report backtracks on proposed northern Indigenous riding

By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News The Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) has…

Hearing on injunction filed by First Nation to stop Alberta separation to begin today

A First Nation in Alberta will be in court today seeking to shut down a petition…

Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump’s deadline nears

By Jon Gambrell, David Rising And Samy Magdy DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Facing a…

In the news today: Gibbons on Artemis, N.S. solar power, Alberta separation hearing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to…

Brantford charge Whitby man in “intimate partner assault”

By Alex Murray Writer BRANTFORD, ONT- A 42-year-old Whitby man is facing seven charges after he…

Residential ‘school’ survivors reunited with childhood art, hidden for decades: ‘They’ve survived, the same as all of us’

By Crystal Greene, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Content warning: This article contains details about residential…

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