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May 19, 2026 287 views

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Editor’s note: This story contains details that some readers may…

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The hidden crisis at Tsawwassen’s ferry causeway beach

May 19, 2026 185 views

By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Delta Optimist The Tsawwassen Causeway Beach is currently facing significant environmental and safety…

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Wiikwemkoong’s new drug strategy sparks debate on safety, healing and community

May 18, 2026 390 views

By Jacqueline St. Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Manitoulin Expositor WIIKWEMKOONG—The sound that echoed through Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory last…

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B.C. allowed logging in caribou habitat despite its own ministry’s recommendation

May 18, 2026 317 views

By Wolfgang Depner Mike James doesn’t know yet whether his first grandchild will be a boy or girl, but he…

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Tseshaht prohibits all fires on reserve and Broken Group Islands

May 18, 2026 3491 views

By Nora O’Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ha-Shilth-Sa Port Alberni, B.C. – BC Wildfire Service may have flip-flopped on a…

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Man loses bid to stay off sex offender registry

May 18, 2026 365 views

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A man convicted of sexual assault in 2024 lost his…

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Families of MMIWG2S+ victims pen letter to PM, including late Sonya Cywink’s story

May 18, 2026 357 views

By Jacqueline St. Pierre, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Manitoulin Expositor CANADA—There is a moment in conversation with Meggie Cywink…

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Nunavut mining company can’t pay back its debts, but iron mine will continue operating for now

May 18, 2026 411 views

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Baffinland Iron Mines, the company responsible for the Mary River…

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Drone soccer program aims to steer Nunavik youth toward aviation careers

May 18, 2026 262 views

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Young Nunavimmiut could soon learn to pilot drones through a newly…

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Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen dead after car crash, returning from father’s funeral

May 18, 2026 1607 views

Juno-nominated Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen has died. AIM Booking Agency, which represents Derksen, says in a social media…

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Toronto Rock win NLL Cup with series-clinching 12-7 win over Halifax Thunderbirds

May 18, 2026 263 views

Owen Hiltz and Chris Boushy each had three goals and an assist, Mark Matthews had a goal and three assists,…

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RCMP in Manitoba say girl dead after dad woke to find door open and daughter gone

May 18, 2026 571 views

A young girl in Manitoba has been found dead after she was reported missing early Saturday. RCMP in Poplar River…

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Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval

May 15, 2026 435 views

By Jack Farrell and Bill Graveland Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday they’re eyeing a…

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‘Wait times are a canary in the coal mine’: Report says hospital deficits are worsening patient care across Ontario

May 15, 2026 589 views

By Bethan Bates, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, KawarthaNOW Hospital deficits are damaging patient care due to increased wait times, reduced…

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AFN chief warns against changes to major projects development rules, calls for debate

May 15, 2026 382 views

By Alessia Passafiume The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says proposed changes to major project development rules…

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OPP investigate after high school ‘game’ targets vulnerable man

May 15, 2026 377 views

By Maya Ekman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, NWOnewswatch.com KENORA – “Its all fun and games when everyone involved is actually…

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Day parole revoked for Manitoba killer who fabricated Métis ancestry

May 15, 2026 1035 views

By Brittany Hobson A man who spent decades behind bars for an axe murder in Manitoba has had his day…

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U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada

May 15, 2026 1973 views

Several recovered at crime scenes in Canada — including one kidnapping and one attempted murder. By Kelly Geraldine Malone The…

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First Nations join forces to combat escalating drug crisis

May 15, 2026 379 views

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SNnewswatch.com LONG LAKE — Two neighbouring First Nations are asking the government for…

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Tories question CBC funding of spoof-style Indigenous show on residential schools

May 15, 2026 480 views

By Alessia Passafiume Conservatives are questioning why CBC is funding a spoof program that used false pretences to lure high-profile…

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Petition circulating to stop killer’s release to Nunavut

The hidden crisis at Tsawwassen’s ferry causeway beach

Wiikwemkoong’s new drug strategy sparks debate on safety, healing and community

B.C. allowed logging in caribou habitat despite its own ministry’s recommendation

Tseshaht prohibits all fires on reserve and Broken Group Islands

Man loses bid to stay off sex offender registry

Families of MMIWG2S+ victims pen letter to PM, including late Sonya Cywink’s story

Nunavut mining company can’t pay back its debts, but iron mine will continue operating for now

Drone soccer program aims to steer Nunavik youth toward aviation careers

Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen dead after car crash, returning from father’s funeral

Toronto Rock win NLL Cup with series-clinching 12-7 win over Halifax Thunderbirds

RCMP in Manitoba say girl dead after dad woke to find door open and daughter gone

Carney, Smith sign carbon price deal, suggest fall 2027 pipeline approval

‘Wait times are a canary in the coal mine’: Report says hospital deficits are worsening patient care across Ontario

AFN chief warns against changes to major projects development rules, calls for debate

OPP investigate after high school ‘game’ targets vulnerable man

Day parole revoked for Manitoba killer who fabricated Métis ancestry

U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada

First Nations join forces to combat escalating drug crisis

Tories question CBC funding of spoof-style Indigenous show on residential schools