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Freshwater supply challenges threaten Canada’s security, internal federal memo says

By Jim Bronskill Pressures on the supply of fresh water pose challenges that will affect Canada’s “long-term security and prosperity” if left unaddressed, an internal government memo warns. The document, prepared for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, stresses a need to assess how Canada protects and sustainably manages freshwater resources — including waters shared with the United States — and how it responds to global water risks. “Canadians will need more water to grow our cities and our economy, but it…

Editorial

Editorial: Tread carefully when the government’s hand is out…

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC), thanks to veterans on board the council, have put any move…

Letters: Bill Stewart

Editorial: SNEC/HCCC time for solutions

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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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Freshwater supply challenges threaten Canada’s security, internal federal memo says

By Jim Bronskill Pressures on the supply of fresh water pose challenges that will affect Canada’s…

Third body pulled from ‘unforgiving’ waters in Squamish, B.C., boat tragedy: RCMP

By Brenna Owen The waters of the Squamish River roared under rainy skies Friday, as search…

Feds investing $200M in B.C.’s Woodfibre LNG over three years

By Wolfgang Depner The federal government is investing $200 million in British Columbia’s Woodfibre LNG project…

Alberta seeks to strike First Nation court challenge of Smith’s sovereignty act

By Lisa Johnson Alberta’s government wants a judge to throw out a First Nation’s constitutional challenge…

Lawyers unsure if extra funding can reduce massive caseload at Federal Court

By David Baxter The recent federal budget included $58 million in additional funding court administration but…

RCMP say two dead, one missing in raging B.C. floodwaters

By Brenna Owen RCMP say two people are dead and one person is missing after a…

‘It’s all about taking care of people’: How a smǝlqmíx farmer is building food sovereignty at ntámłqən Slugline: LJI-SIMILKAMEEN-COMMUNITY-GARDEN

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews The potato plants are so tall that their…

‘Kill Bill C-39’ heard in Thunder Bay and across Canada

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – More than 65 protests were…

Meeting on potential future school building in Kanesatake

By Fern Marmont, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door A study to determine whether a…

‘Kill Bill C-39’ heard in Thunder Bay and across Canada

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – More than 65 protests were…

Bigger and more-frequent wildfires threaten water supplies across the US

By Martha Bellisle Wildfires leave behind charred trees and scorched vegetation that impact the streams and…

Legislator says multiple fatalities in Squamish, B.C., flood zone

By Brenna Owen A British Columbia legislator says he’s “devastated” by reports of multiple deaths in…

Arriving flight passengers to be searched

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal A pilot project aiming to weed out…

‘Kill Bill C-39’ heard in Thunder Bay and across Canada

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – More than 65 protests were…

OPP seeking public’s help after pedestrian hit by motorcycle that fled the scene

HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON – Hadimand County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s help in identifying…

Judge reserves decision on parole period for Winnipeg mass shooter

By Brittany Hobson A judge is taking time to decide how long a mass shooter should…

Banff outdoor educator wins national award

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook BANFF – Nearly 15 years ago,…

Confining kids in lockers as punishment ‘unacceptable’: Quebec education minister

Quebec Education Minister Joël Arseneau is speaking out about school personnel who allegedly confined unruly children…

Deluge eases as B.C. floods force some residents to shelter in place

By Ashley Joannou Peter Spitzer is among residents of Paradise Valley Road who are sheltering in…

Indigenous women’s groups call out limited funding in new federal budget

By Alessia Passafiume Indigenous women’s groups say the new federal budget is harming the people they…

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