National Newsticker Alberta’s Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions December 8, 2025 427 views By Lisa Johnson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says anyone seeking an independence referendum should not have “gatekeepers,” like the courts,…
National Newsticker No further jail time for man who caused $14,000 damage to jail December 8, 2025 376 views By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A 27-year-old man who caused almost $14,000 in damage to…
National Newsticker Zacharias Kunuk is making Inuit stories for the future with TIFF-winning ‘Wrong Husband’ December 8, 2025 362 views By Alex Nino Gheciu Inuk filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk says his new fantasy feature is as much about the future as…
National Newsticker Louisiana is shrinking. Some tribes are fighting to protect what’s left of their communities December 8, 2025 312 views By Dorany Pineda POINTE-AU-CHIEN, La. (AP) — Cherie Matherne looked out into Bayou Pointe au Chien, wide enough for several…
National Newsticker Indigenous initiatives get $4.8M in help from FedNor December 8, 2025 614 views By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Thunder Bay Source THUNDER BAY — Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu on…
National Newsticker Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal December 8, 2025 357 views By María Teresa Hernández MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican composer María Leonora prepares for each concert as if she’s gearing…
National Newsticker Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi’kmaq group despite Inuit objections December 8, 2025 325 views By Nick Murray The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi’kmaq First…
National Newsticker Hundreds of federal public servants warned this week of job cuts December 8, 2025 289 views By Catherine Morrison Hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink…
National Newsticker Yukon Energy ordered to come up with risk plan for deteriorating dam spillway December 8, 2025 403 views The Yukon government says it will need to spend more than $150 million to replace an aging dam spillway. A…
National Newsticker Manitoba informs residents of revised location for supervised drug consumption site December 8, 2025 284 views By Steve Lambert The Manitoba government announced a new location Friday for the province’s first supervised drug consumption site, months…
National Newsticker Carney, Trump and Sheinbaum talk trade at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington D.C. December 8, 2025 266 views By Kelly Geraldine Malone Prime Minister Mark Carney met privately Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia…
National Newsticker Feds to proceed with promised review of firearms classification regime, minister says December 8, 2025 366 views By Jim Bronskill and Catherine Morrison The federal government will move ahead with a promised review of Canada’s firearms classification…
National Newsticker Eby says DRIPA law could be amended after First Nations win appeal in mining case December 8, 2025 370 views British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government will review a court decision that appears to show “confusion” over his…
National Newsticker Province could appeal or rewrite reconciliation law after Appeal Court ruling December 8, 2025 311 views By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen Premier David Eby says the BC NDP government may appeal…
National Newsticker Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza December 8, 2025 320 views By Megan Janetsky BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — For the past two Christmases, John Juka’s family restaurant looked about the…
National Newsticker Medical licence renewed for Labrador doctor under investigation following complaints from at least 20 patients December 8, 2025 338 views By Justin Brake, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Independent Newfoundland and Labrador’s new health minister is vowing to address what…
National Newsticker Mi’kmaq chiefs, former attorney general disappointed with N.S. cannabis directive December 5, 2025 522 views By Lyndsay Armstrong Mi’kmaq chiefs and a former Nova Scotia justice minister are criticizing the provincial government for directing police…
National Newsticker Feds to proceed with promised review of firearms classification regime, minister says December 5, 2025 489 views By Jim Bronskill and Catherine Morrison Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says the federal government will move ahead with a…
National Newsticker First Nations say BC rushing mine expansion without proper review December 5, 2025 1245 views By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer Two First Nations in BC’s southern interior say the province…
National Newsticker QuickFacts on the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions December 5, 2025 395 views Seventeen Alberta legislature members with Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents. A…