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Alberta’s chambers of commerce say separation talk not helping attract business

By Fakiha Baig Alberta’s chambers of commerce say talk of the province potentially quitting Confederation is bad for business, with one saying it’s time Premier Danielle Smith’s government move on from blaming former prime minister Justin Trudeau. The Alberta Chambers of Commerce says a recent survey of members and investors suggested more than half of participants say the provincial separation issue is affecting the provincial economy and making it hard to plan. “Alberta separation is the top business issue right…

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Alberta’s chambers of commerce say separation talk not helping attract business

By Fakiha Baig Alberta’s chambers of commerce say talk of the province potentially quitting Confederation is…

Sentencing delayed for ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor convicted of sexual assault

By Jessica Hill LAS VEGAS (AP) — The sentencing for Nathan Chasing Horse following his conviction…

Mounties not at fault in death of mass stabber on Manitoba First Nation: report

By Brittany Hobson Manitoba’s police watchdog has found RCMP officers were not at fault in the…

University of Winnipeg program helping fill Indigenous language teacher shortage

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The University of Winnipeg is currently running…

Idlout says she felt she was ‘betraying’ her constituents by staying with NDP

By Nick Murray Nunavut MP Lori Idlout said Wednesday feedback from constituents calling on her to…

Canada will ‘do its part’ to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson

By Craig Lord Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Wednesday Canada will “do its part” to…

King Charles ‘expressed his concern’ over Alberta separatism in meeting: grand chief

By Jack Farrell and Lisa Johnson The grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First…

Stanley Park’s stagnant Lost Lagoon closer to being reconnected to ocean

By Nono Shen Lost Lagoon at the entrance to Vancouver’s famed Stanley Park has become a…

Carney travelling to Yellowknife, Norway for defence-focused northern trip

By David Baxter and Dylan Robertson Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time…

Emergency first responder initiative expanding into more FirstNations

By Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY — An initiative that trains, pays…

Crown minister and Mi’kmaq chiefs respond to cannabis raids in Nova Scotia

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Affairs visited…

Whale sanctuary stirs fishing debate; Questions over access, environmental impact raised

By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Guysborough-Antigonish Journal WINE HARBOUR – Plans to build a…

Mississaugas of Credit First Nation receive $183.4 million in Rouge River Valley Tract Claim

Mississaugas of Credit First Nation settle claim, receive $183.4 million for Rouge River By Alex Murray…

ISC Minister Mandy Gull-Masty under fire as First Nations frustrated by inaction

By Alex Murray Mandy Gull-Masty is not doing enough from Ottawa in her role as Minister…

Moving at lightning speed on major projects OK if Nations are equipped

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com While a prominent Indigenous business leader believes major…

Closed Six Nations Public Library Celebrates 60th Birthday As Efforts To Reopen Get Underway

By Alex Murray Writer Not even the rain could dampen the spirits of Six Nations Public…

Don’t hold your breath!

While the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation may have just resolved another land claim, it…

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March 8 In 2013, the Metis won a landmark case as the Supreme Court of Canada…

“Strengthening Pathways for Indigenous Learners”: Mississaugas of the Credit, York University sign new MOU

By Alex Murray Writer It just got a lot easier for Indigenous people from the Mississaugas…

Local squads preparing for annual Little NHL tournament

By Sam Laskaris Writer Six Nations will once again be well represented at the province’s largest…

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