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By Aaron Sousa The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan says one of its former leaders died over the weekend. A social…

Speed of ‘horrific’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan outran modelling: Premier David Eby

August 13, 2026 562 views

By Brieanna Charlebois Premier David Eby says a “horrific” wildfire that has forced some 20,000 people out of their homes…

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Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’

August 13, 2026 343 views

The chief of the Penticton Indian Band in British Columbia says events such as the wildfire that forced thousands of…

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Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

August 13, 2026 293 views

PERTH, Australia (AP) — An Australian jury on Thursday convicted a former Catholic bishop renowned for hosting alcohol-fueled house parties…

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Aqpik Jam kicks off 30th anniversary with music, culture and community

August 12, 2026 280 views

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Kuujjuaq came alive Tuesday evening with music, cheers and laughter as…

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U.S.-based companies lobby police departments across Canada about body cameras and public safety solutions

August 12, 2026 484 views

By Ghazal Azizi Kashi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Investigative Journalism Foundation After signing a non-competitive contract with the City of…

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M.D. of Opportunity overhauls Bigstone water deal to ensure fair costs

August 12, 2026 323 views

By Armaan Khanna, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Lakeside Leader The Municipal District of Opportunity is putting an end to outdated…

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Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.

August 12, 2026 351 views

The heavy blanket of smoke that covered much of British Columbia’s Okanagan region for days has thinned, revealing blue skies…

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Trip gives UCN law enforcement students firsthand experience

August 12, 2026 707 views

By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Students in the University College of the North’s Law Enforcement Certificate…

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‘This is a resurrection’: Kivalliq Summer Games returns after 12-year hiatus

August 12, 2026 306 views

By Daron Letts, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The first Kivalliq Summer Games to be held in 12 years…

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Pete’s Dam hydro proposal progressing

August 12, 2026 397 views

By Joe O’Grady, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Temiskaming Speaker TEMISKAMING SHORES – Efforts continue to create a demonstration site at…

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Wotstak man awaits sentencing for arson

August 12, 2026 464 views

By Judy Cole, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun A Wotstak man remains in custody to await his sentence…

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Dene Skateboards signs first sponsored skater, with plans to endorse many more

August 12, 2026 349 views

By Kody Ferron, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Yellowknifer Yellowknife’s newest skateboard company, Dene Skateboards, just signed its first sponsored skater.…

Canada’s $20 million commitment to support 2026-27 residential school survivors isn’t providing any new money just repeating the same program says Survivor’s Secratariat...See story page 3

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“Bait And Switch”: New Provincial Residential School Survivor Funding Is Not What It Seems

August 12, 2026 602 views

By Alex Murray Writer The Ontario government announced a $7 million investment on August 5 to fund initiatives aimed at…

Wildfire damage is pictured from the air in Collins First Nation, a small, remote Ojibwa community located in northwestern Ontario, about 250 km north of Thunder Bay, Ont., on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)

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Lawyer: Federal Recognition Crucial For Namaygoosisagagun Rebuilding Efforts the Answer

August 12, 2026 665 views

By Alex Murray Writer After the entire community was razed by wildfire, Namaygoosisagagun First Nation now needs to rebuild. And…

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Brantford Native Housing helping urban First Nations register for membership

August 12, 2026 588 views

By Lynda Powless Editor BRANTFORD, ONT-Brantford Native Housing will soon begin helping First Nations people in the city apply for,…

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Brantford-Brant South MP Larry Brock To Step Down Next Month

August 12, 2026 625 views

By Alex Murray Writer There is yet another federal by-election on the horizon as Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations Conservative MP Larry…

Brantford Police Chief Jason Saunders, Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and Brantford-Brant MPP Will Bouma outside the former Brantford Jail. (Photos by Alex Murray)

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Ontario looking to re-open Brantford Jail

August 12, 2026 520 views

By Alex Murray Writer BRANTFORD-Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner was in Brantford on August 6 to tout the PC government’s…

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It’s audit time

August 12, 2026 445 views

It appears the current members of the Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) don’t seem to mind setting a new record for…

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August 12, 2026 7501 views

Aug 9 In 2018, the family of an Indigenous man shot to death on a Saskatchewan farm in August 2016…

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Métis Nation of Saskatchewan mourns death of former leader Louis Gardiner

Speed of ‘horrific’ wildfire in B.C.’s Okanagan outran modelling: Premier David Eby

Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a ‘rapid pace’

Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

Aqpik Jam kicks off 30th anniversary with music, culture and community

U.S.-based companies lobby police departments across Canada about body cameras and public safety solutions

M.D. of Opportunity overhauls Bigstone water deal to ensure fair costs

Rapid damage assessments underway following inferno outside Summerland, B.C.

Trip gives UCN law enforcement students firsthand experience

‘This is a resurrection’: Kivalliq Summer Games returns after 12-year hiatus

Pete’s Dam hydro proposal progressing

Wotstak man awaits sentencing for arson

Dene Skateboards signs first sponsored skater, with plans to endorse many more

“Bait And Switch”: New Provincial Residential School Survivor Funding Is Not What It Seems

Lawyer: Federal Recognition Crucial For Namaygoosisagagun Rebuilding Efforts the Answer

Brantford Native Housing helping urban First Nations register for membership

Brantford-Brant South MP Larry Brock To Step Down Next Month

Ontario looking to re-open Brantford Jail

It’s audit time

Today in History