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Exhibition in Vancouver celebrates repatriation of Tŝilhqot’in items

June 25, 2025 137 views

By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has co-developed an exhibition with the…

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‘They really got the right guy’: Stoney Nakoda metal artist behind custom G7 pins

June 25, 2025 187 views

By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA FIRST NATION – Pulling up to his work…

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Make Canada Build Again? Canadian politicians are suddenly in a rush to get shovels in the ground

June 25, 2025 187 views

By Shannon Waters, The Narwhal Once upon a time, Canada built itself into a great nation. From the highways carved…

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Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B.C. pipeline only under right conditions

June 25, 2025 176 views

By Lauren Krugel Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators will come forward with…

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Ombudsman calls for ‘urgent’ correctional reform after record number of complaints

June 25, 2025 171 views

By Paola Loriggio Ontario’s ombudsman is urging the province to address a “growing crisis” in correctional facilities, pointing to a…

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Trump voters cheer his move against Iran. MAGA leaders had warned the bombing could backfire

June 25, 2025 160 views

By Jill Colvin, Gary Fields, Bruce Schreiner And Adriana Gomez Licon FRONT ROYAL, Va. (AP) — As President Donald Trump…

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Fire evacuees in the region could be heading south

June 25, 2025 166 views

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com TIMMINS – Evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation may soon be moved to…

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‘They treat us like shit’: Northern Ontario First Nations prepare for blockades to protest laws fast-tracking resource extraction

June 25, 2025 219 views

By Jon Thompson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Ricochet The resistance to the Ring of Fire is now making camp. Members…

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Amid the pressures of fame, Aysanabee is finding his voice and purpose

June 25, 2025 161 views

By David Friend A couple of years ago, Aysanabee didn’t see himself as an alternative music artist, but lately, he…

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Filmmaker uses university fund to lead land defence journey in the Far North

June 25, 2025 104 views

By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com ATTAWAPISKAT – A student from Attawapiskat First Nation is using his university savings…

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Senate prepares to pass controversial Bill C-5

June 25, 2025 97 views

By Natasha Bulowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Prime Minister Mark Carney’s controversial Bill C-5 is all but…

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National data shows overdose deaths dropped in 2024 but still higher than pre-pandemic

June 25, 2025 87 views

By Nicole Ireland National health data released Wednesday shows overdose deaths in Canada dropped in 2024 but the toll still…

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No word back from province on police study

June 25, 2025 93 views

By Pearl Lorentzen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeside Leader Council wants answer not rumours The M.D. of Opportunity would like…

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Senator Patrick Brazeau collapses in chamber during debate on major projects bill

June 25, 2025 86 views

By Dylan Robertson Senate debate on the federal government’s major projects bill was briefly suspended after a senator collapsed on…

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Six Nations cannabis meeting raises questions, tempers and interest

June 25, 2025 98 views

By Tara Lindemann Writer The growing and controversial cannabis industry at Six Nations is raising not only some tempers, but …

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Northern Labrador in ‘crisis’ as people ration food, toilet paper, baby supplies

June 25, 2025 140 views

By Heidi Atter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Independent It’s frustrating for Rosie Harris to go to the two stores…

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AFN National chief calls on senators to slow down major projects bill

June 25, 2025 141 views

By Kyle Duggan and Alessia Passafiume -CP-The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling on senators to…

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Canada Infrastructure Bank invests millions into housing project in the north

June 25, 2025 180 views

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) officials can now boast that they are investing…

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