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Former CBC ‘Igalaaq’ host named to Order of Canada

By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Rassi Nashalik, the original host of CBC’s Igalaaq Inuktitut TV news program, is a member of the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced Wednesday that Nashalik is one of 80 appointees to the Order, which is one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. A news release from Simon’s office described Nashalik as “a trusted voice for Canada’s North.” “She is a valued advocate for the preservation of Inuit language and…

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Gayenawahsra Next Step program expands capacity with seven more units

The Gayenawahsra Next Step program has nearly doubled its capacity to provide violence-free transitional housing to single parents in Six Nations. Thanks to a $4.2 million investment from Canada’s Indigenous Shelter and Transitional Housing Initiative (ISHTI), seven additional units are being added to Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services’ existing transitional housing complex at 36 Sunrise Court. The eight-unit facility was first built in 1994, to provide safe living spaces for clients of the organization’s shelter and community counselling program, to…

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Former CBC ‘Igalaaq’ host named to Order of Canada

By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Rassi Nashalik, the original host of CBC’s…

Ottawa man’s remains found in North Bay

NORTH BAY, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)  are investigating the discovery  of human remains…

Three earthquakes rattle Alaska-Yukon border area within minutes just before Jan. 1

Earthquakes Canada says it registered three earthquakes in the same region near the Yukon-Alaska border within…

Pimicikamak chief calls on Carney to deploy military over power outage fallout

The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to…

AI misinformation leads to ‘mistaken identity,’ concert cancellation for Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post Celebrated Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac…

Northwest Territories facing a hard-as-diamonds reality as pivotal industry wanes

By Lauren Krugel It’s said that pressure makes diamonds, but a diamond mining downturn is what’s…

‘We lost a young man’: RCMP still search for suspects in Sask First Nation shooting

By Bill Graveland Security has been doubled on a Saskatchewan First Nation as the search continues…

Police say person found with fatal gunshot wounds on First Nation in Ontario

WALPOLE ISLAND FIRST NATION-Police in Ontario say a 29-year-old was found with fatal gunshot wounds on…

How an Ontario First Nation fought to keep its Elders at home

By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer For David Wassegijig, life in a…

New border rules won’t change other boater exemptions: CBSA

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — The upcoming end to Canada’s…

‘We lost a young man’: RCMP still search for suspects in Sask First Nation shooting

By Bill Graveland Security has been doubled on a Saskatchewan First Nation as the search continues…

Elected officials and health leaders talk doctor recruitment and retention

By Hope Lompe, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder, Gabriola Sounder The Regional District of Nanaimo…

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

By Michelle L. Price And Meg Kinnard WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued the first…

Drug bust on city outskirts puts man in trouble

By Carl Clutchey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal A 38-year-old Toronto-area man known to police…

Downed power line in northern Manitoba repaired, electricity being restored

Manitoba Hydro said Thursday it is restoring power to residents of a northern First Nation after…

Flood of the century: a look back at the historic southern Alberta flood of ‘95

By Nathan Reiter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lethbridge Herald It’s been three decades since southern Alberta…

Three earthquakes rattle Alaska-Yukon border area within minutes just before Jan. 1

Earthquakes Canada says it registered three earthquakes in the same region near the Yukon-Alaska border within…

Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq and Government of Canada sign co-management arrangement for National Parks

By Adam McNamara – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter – Strait Area Reporter, The Advocate Cape Breton…

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s new year’s message to Canadians

By Canadian Press Staff Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says she witnessed extraordinary solidarity across the country…

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