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Top court sets sentencing framework for cases involving Indigenous offenders, victims

October 12, 2026 356 views

By Jim Bronskill The Supreme Court of Canada says in cases where an Indigenous offender commits an offence against an…

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Here’s what to know about flu, COVID-19 and RSV this respiratory virus season

October 12, 2026 1335 views

By Nicole Ireland Respiratory virus specialists say Canadians should get their flu shot as soon as it becomes available in…

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Regional Inuit association spending $18 million to build childhood development and wellness centre in Nunavut community

October 12, 2026 404 views

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Early childhood development program Aboriginal Head Start and the Iglulik…

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Mayors oppose Oka mining project

October 9, 2026 562 views

By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door After speaking out against Nio Strategic Metals’ push for a…

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Anti-datacentre rally in Edmonton emphasizes Indigenous rights

October 9, 2026 580 views

By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News More than 100 people gathered outside the Legislative Assembly building…

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Major government economic legislation C-39 clears first vote

October 8, 2026 427 views

By David Baxter and Craig Lord OTTAWA-A key piece of economic legislation, Bill C-39, has passed its first vote in…

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Airlines warn against fee hikes in Ottawa’s airport privatization plan

October 8, 2026 450 views

By Christopher Reynolds Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is promising to keep a lid on fees charged by airports under the…

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Cold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation

October 8, 2026 571 views

By Alessia Passafiume Cold Lake First Nations filed an application for judicial review in Federal Court on Thursday challenging Ottawa’s…

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Eight ways to feed ourselves if rogue AI destroys modern agriculture

October 8, 2026 530 views

By Joshua M. Pearce, John M. Thompson Chair in Information Technology and Innovation and Professor, Western University The capacity of…

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Schools honour Truth and Reconciliation

October 8, 2026 542 views

By Emily Bowen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Mildmay Town Crier GREY-BRUCE – Students across Grey-Bruce marked the National Day for…

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MPs to hold first vote on federal government’s key economic bill C-39

October 8, 2026 386 views

By David Baxter and Craig Lord The federal government’s contentious legislation to speed up major projects and reduce the number…

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MPs to hold first vote on federal government’s key economic bill C-39

October 8, 2026 515 views

By David Baxter The federal government’s contentious legislation to speed up major projects and reduce the number of labour disruptions…

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New partnership prepares First Nations firefighters for future wildfire seasons

October 8, 2026 454 views

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com GULL BAY — When a number of First Nations communities in the…

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Denied Indigenous rights, NunatuKavut council fighting Canada in Federal Court

October 8, 2026 1858 views

The NunatuKavut Community Council in Labrador is fighting Canada’s decision to deny the group Indigenous rights under Section 35 of…

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Manitoba Wildlife Federation calls for full moose closure in Ducks, Porcupine Mountains

October 8, 2026 509 views

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun The Manitoba Wildlife Federation is calling on the province to completely…

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Broad support for proposal to amend Whitehorse Official Community Plan

October 8, 2026 486 views

By Noah Korver, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yukon News Discussion of the controversial proposal to amend Whitehorse’s Official Community Plan…