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A timeline of US attacks in the Caribbean and what Congress has had to say

By Ben Finley And Konstantin Toropin WASHINGTON (AP) — In less than two months, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the U.S. military has killed 34 people in eight strikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Trump has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States. He has asserted the U.S. is engaged in an “armed conflict” with drug cartels, relying on the same…

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When one community’s legal decision signals others

First Nations across the country breathed a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court of Canada…

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A timeline of US attacks in the Caribbean and what Congress has had to say

By Ben Finley And Konstantin Toropin WASHINGTON (AP) — In less than two months, President Donald…

$80,000 in grants available to community groups, organizations in Williams Lake area

By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune The Williams Lake Community Forest’s…

N.S. still failing to consult on law blocking protests on Crown land: Mi’kmaq leaders

By Lyndsay Armstrong A Mi’kmaq leader in Nova Scotia says the provincial government continues to ignore…

EA B Recreation and Parks Master Plan approved by RDN Board

By Hope Lompe Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Years in the making, and in collaboration with…

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as part of reconciliation

By Nicole Winfield VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is expected to soon announce that it…

Iqaluit-Tasiluk candidates offer different visions for the future

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The two candidates for Iqaluit-Tasiluk offered…

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as gesture of reconciliation

By Nicole Winfield VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican is expected to soon announce that it…

Manitoba Wildlife Federation warns highway blockade sets “dangerous precedent” as hunters denied access to Crown lands

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) is sounding…

University of Winnipeg emphasizes revitalizing downtown

By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press The University of Winnipeg has charted…

Two new wind farms expected to be online by 2028

By Andrew Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Telegraph-Journal Two proposed wind farm projects south of Sussex…

Wildfire fighters, evacuees call on feds to restore equipment and training funding

By Nick Murray A group of wildfire evacuees, volunteer firefighters and Indigenous wildfire guardians is in…

N.S. still failing to consult on law blocking protests on Crown land: Mi’kmaq leaders

A Mi’kmaq leader in Nova Scotia says the provincial government continues to ignore First Nations’ concerns…

Supreme court upholds $2 million debt in Mohawk Council of Kanesatake vs Sylvestre

The 24-year-old court battle affects protection of on reserve property By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative…

Six Nations community wide Food Sustainability summit coming

Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) has approved a plan to host a community-wide Food Sustainability and…

Social Services building construction extended, costs up

Completion of Six Nations Social Services huge building renovation not only received a three-month renovation extention…

Brantford native Housing moves closer to new housing facility

By Carly McHugh, Writer Brantford Native Housing (BNH) is much closer to breaking ground on a…

Six Nations Elected Chief “shocked’ during visit to Iroquois Lodge

Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill was “shocked” by the state of the Iroquois Lodge and…

Route 54 annual Harvest food give-away marks 15 years

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When one community’s legal decision signals others

First Nations across the country breathed a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court of Canada…

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