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Québec solidaire proposes an inflation-linked cap on rent increases

Québec solidaire members adopted a motion on Sunday that would apply if the party were to form government, to support a cap on rent increases tied to inflation as the party wraps up its convention in Montreal. Delegates argue that an inflation-linked cap would better balance tenant protections and housing stability. The party has made housing a central issue, focusing on affordability and tenant protections. Members also unanimously backed measures to expand housing for vulnerable people, including women fleeing violence,…

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Today in History

May 11 In 1885, the Metis under Louis Riel were defeated by the militia at Batoche, Sask., during the North-West Rebellion. Riel surrendered a few days later and was charged with treason and convicted. He was executed in Regina on Nov. 16th. In 2022, a federal study revealed that the U.S. government supported more than 400 Native American boarding schools that for over a century sought to assimilate Indigenous children into white society. It also identified more than 50 associated…

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Editorial: Community has to be included about its future

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City launches Digital Service Squad to help small businesses adopt online technologies

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Editorial: Community has to be included about its future

Six Nations land claim is about to enter the courts. The multi-billion dollar claim to a…

Today in History

May 11 In 1885, the Metis under Louis Riel were defeated by the militia at Batoche,…

UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY: First Nation Youth Speak At The United Nations

By Xavier Kataquapit I was proud to see First Nation youth representing our northern homelands on…

Rivermen thump visiting Cruise

By Sam Laskaris Writer After jumping out to a 5-0 first-period lead the Six Nations Rivermen…

Six Nations member joins Akwesasne Bucks’ Senior B lacrosse squad

By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations member Justin Martin is hoping to win another national lacrosse…

Québec solidaire proposes an inflation-linked cap on rent increases

Québec solidaire members adopted a motion on Sunday that would apply if the party were to…

Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty

By Michael Kunzelman WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association…

Economic growth now tops environment as priority in energy policy, poll suggests

By David Baxter More Canadians now say economic growth should be a bigger priority in Canada’s…

Searchers ‘desperate’ to find pair who disappeared two weeks ago

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — The search is intensifying for…

Legacy of smǝlqmíx Elder cewel’na Leon Louis honoured at syilx water gathering

By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Like his ancestors before him, cewel’na Leon Louis…

New research highlights how wildfires are harming fish

By Philip N. Owens, Professor , Ellen Petticrew, Professor, , Jason Raine, Adjunct Professor,  Kristen Kieta,…

Honduras arrests powerful ex-mayor accused of masterminding killing of environmental defender

By Marlon González And Megan Janetsky TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduran authorities on Tuesday arrested three…

Former minister says energy project review changes could cause further delays

By Nick Murray The former environment minister who helped to create the Impact Assessment Agency eight…

Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community

PROPHET RIVER, B.C. — Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has released details of fire restrictions within…

UN, First Nations leaders say Liberals must pass Indian Act changes as ‘priority’

By Alessia Passafiume A United Nations panel is calling on Ottawa to make it a priority…

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes off coast of northern B.C.

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern B.C. and was lightly felt…

Nunavik police report calls for Inuit-led training

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News A major report on policing in Nunavik…

Argentina’s hot spot for Antarctic cruises insists it didn’t cause the hantavirus outbreak

By Isabel Debre BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Officials in Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego province are…

“Mental health is not the absence of internal or external challenges”: Nunavut neuroscience student

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Karen Aglukark has been studying psychology…

Advocates call for B.C. to implement a Red Dress Alert during Kamloops walk

Roughly 150 community members gathered to remember and honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous…

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