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Nova Scotia approves plans for the province’s largest onshore wind farm

The Nova Scotia government has granted environmental assessment approval for plans to build what it describes as the province’s largest wind energy project. The Environment Department issued a statement today saying the Ocean Lake Wind Project proposed for Guysborough County calls for the construction of 158 turbines on or near Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore. Construction is expected to start in 2029 with completion slated for five years later. The project developers are EverWind NS Holdings Ltd., a Canadian energy infrastructure…

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Nova Scotia approves plans for the province’s largest onshore wind farm

The Nova Scotia government has granted environmental assessment approval for plans to build what it describes…

Sweeping fire ban across North and South Slave regions in effect

By Dylan Follett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer The GNWT has implemented a fire ban for…

Heat wave hits, Six Nations Elected Council late in setting up cooling stations

By Alex Murray Writer SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-While public cooling spaces and heat relief…

Wildfires continue to burn around Kasabonika, despite rainfall

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com KASABONIKA – Recent rainfall has been helpful to…

Ottawa revives First Nations water legislation with new rights language, raising new questions

By Jacqueline St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Manitoulin Expositor LAKE HURON—For generations, the struggle for…

MTS petition on residential school denialism garners 2,500 signatures

By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press The Manitoba Teachers’ Society is petitioning…

Williams Treaties First Nations become equity partners in Darlington nuclear project, drawing praise and criticism

By Jacqueline St.Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Manitoulin Expositor ONTARIO—A landmark agreement announced this week…

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

By Julie Watson SAN DIEGO (AP) — Within minutes of walking on a San Diego beach,…

Prime Minister Carney commends nation’s courage, conviction, connection on Canada Day

By Dylan Robertson and Sarah Ritchie Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians have shown courage, conviction…

Extreme heat wave in Ontario leaves vulnerable people at risk

As much of Ontario sweltered through Canada Day, advocates warned that vulnerable populations are at the…

Seeking other partnerships is about opportunities, not relationship with Canada, Obed says

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says…

Haudenosaunee Confederacy says Six Nations Elected Council “crossing the line” audits publicly available

By Lynda Powless Editor A more than 100-year-old governing dispute at Six Nations has resurfaced, this…

Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation Partner With HOPA On Hamilton Biodiesel Facility

By Alex Murray Writer The Mississaugas of the Credit Business Corporation (MCBC) has acquired a 51…

Six Nations Fire celebrates those “Who Answered the Call” at awards ceremony

By Alex Murray Writer Sheltered inside Fire Station #1 on a rainy Thursday afternoon, past and…

Six Nations Fire Begins Summer Boat Rescue Training On the Grand River

By Alex Murray Writer Summer has arrived at Six Nations, and that means enjoying all the…

Six Nations Elected Council from tobacco to finance policies

Six Nations Elected Chief Sherri-Lyn Hill told Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) Ontario’s Ministry of Finance…

Brantford Reconciliation session no show

By Alex Murray Writer There were posters and charts and lots of seats but only one…

Editorial: Haudenosaunee men…stand tall…

Sometimes, you just have to shake your head. This is one of those times. The Six…

Today in History

June 28 In 2023, RoseAnne Archibald was voted out as national chief of the Assembly of…

Brantford General Hospital launching Indigenous Menu

By Alex Murray Reporter Chef Rick Powless believes adding Indigenous food to the patient menu at…

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