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Elections Canada says 40% of people in Indigenous communities voted federally in 2025

By Alessia Passafiume More than 40 per cent of registered electors living in Indigenous communities voted in the federal election last year, a new Elections Canada report shows. The highest level of voter participation in Indigenous communities was recorded in the Yukon at 61.9 per cent, while the lowest level was recorded in Quebec at 21.1 per cent. Across Canada, nearly 70 per cent of registered electors cast ballots in the 2025 election. Indigenous people in Canada tend to be…

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It’s audit time

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Elections Canada says 40% of people in Indigenous communities voted federally in 2025

By Alessia Passafiume More than 40 per cent of registered electors living in Indigenous communities voted…

Alberta to do long-term water security study to support population, industry growth

By Jack Farrell Alberta’s government says it’s looking to do a study on the long-term security…

In Penticton, B.C., an outpouring of support for Summerland fire evacuees

By Darryl Greer Wildfire evacuees in Penticton, B.C., have been receiving an outpouring of support from…

Carrot River grant to make sidewalks safer, more accessible

By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca, SASKTODAY.ca CARROT RIVER — The Town of Carrot…

Feds issue Line 5 tunnel permit, call it ‘not contrary to the public interest’

By Laura Herberg, Justin A. Hinkley And Kelly House/bridge Michigan The US Army Corps of Engineers…

RCMP investigating after two toddlers drown in lake in remote Manitoba community

GARDEN HILL ANISININ EW NATION-Manitoba RCMP say it is believed two toddlers have drowned in a…

Loss of Cape Breton Mi’kmaw fashion icon felt deeply by community

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The Mi’kmaw community is remembering an…

Investment in Indigenous Women and Girls in Sport gets a boost

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Three years after thousands of people…

Métis Nation of Saskatchewan mourns death of former leader Louis Gardiner

By Aaron Sousa The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan says one of its former leaders died over…

Speed of ‘horrific’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan outran modelling: Premier David Eby

By Brieanna Charlebois Premier David Eby says a “horrific” wildfire that has forced some 20,000 people…

Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’

The chief of the Penticton Indian Band in British Columbia says events such as the wildfire…

Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

PERTH, Australia (AP) — An Australian jury on Thursday convicted a former Catholic bishop renowned for…

Aqpik Jam kicks off 30th anniversary with music, culture and community

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Kuujjuaq came alive Tuesday evening with music,…

U.S.-based companies lobby police departments across Canada about body cameras and public safety solutions

By Ghazal Azizi Kashi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation After signing a non-competitive contract…

M.D. of Opportunity overhauls Bigstone water deal to ensure fair costs

By Armaan Khanna, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeside Leader The Municipal District of Opportunity is putting…

Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.

The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region for days has…

Trip gives UCN law enforcement students firsthand experience

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Students in the University College of the…

‘This is a resurrection’: Kivalliq Summer Games returns after 12-year hiatus

By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The first Kivalliq Summer Games to be…

Pete’s Dam hydro proposal progressing

By Joe O’Grady, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Temiskaming Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – Efforts continue to create…

Wotstak man awaits sentencing for arson

By Judy Cole, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun A Wotstak man remains in custody…

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