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Resurrecting the Port of Churchill

By Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder A ship left the Port of Churchill this week loaded with about 30,000 tonnes of Canadian wheat, the northern Manitoba town’s first grain shipment in over half a decade. In what government officials say is a significant milestone that was years in the making, this week’s grain shipment bound for Antwerp, Belgium, is one of three leaving the port this season in partnership with Saskatchewan-based pulse producer AGT Foods. Two more…

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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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Resurrecting the Port of Churchill

By Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder A ship left the Port of Churchill…

Innu Nation grand chief calls for Indigenous police force after violent N.L. arrest

The grand chief of the Innu Nation says the violent arrest of an Indigenous man in…

Construction begins on major B.C. transmission line aimed at powering northwest

By Lauren Krugel Construction is underway on a major electricity transmission project in northern British Columbia…

Eby says NDP won’t be courting B.C. Conservative defectors

By Ashley Joannou British Columbia New Democrats won’t court B.C. Conservative defectors, after nine legislators left…

Jann Arden to appear at pro-Canada concert ahead of Alberta separation vote

Jann Arden is set to join a cohort of Alberta performers for a free concert promoting…

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…

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