Uncategorized In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it November 18, 2024 149 views CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a…
Uncategorized Spirit School founder among business award finalists November 18, 2024 159 views By Bhagyashree Chatterjee Local Journalism Initiative When Danielle Searancke first arrived in Squamish 22 years ago, it wasn’t spirituality that…
Uncategorized California will rename places to remove racist term for a Native American woman November 18, 2024 162 views SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A racist term for a Native American woman will be removed from nearly three dozen geographic…
Uncategorized Blueberry River First Nation Elder calls for governance reform November 18, 2024 140 views By Ed Hitchins Local Journalism Initiative FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Members of Blueberry River First Nation (BRFN)’s elders council…
Uncategorized Iqaluit man imprisoned 12 years following sexual assault of a minor convictions November 18, 2024 137 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Editor’s note: This story contains details that some readers may find disturbing. The…
Uncategorized City supports budget increase for physician recruitment November 18, 2024 144 views By Kimberly De Jong Local Journalism Initiative Reorter City of Brantford Council received the Community Physician Recruitment Program 2024 and…
Uncategorized More logging is proposed to help curb wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest November 18, 2024 129 views The Associated Press-U.S. officials would allow increased logging on federal lands across the Pacific Northwest in the name of fighting…
Uncategorized Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III November 18, 2024 179 views CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian senators on Monday voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III…
Uncategorized Cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault apologizes over Indigenous identity claims November 18, 2024 154 views The Canadian Press-Canada’s Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is apologizing after shifting claims of his Indigenous identity came under scrutiny. The…
Uncategorized Québec solidaire member faces rebuke for saying fellow politicians target minorities November 18, 2024 152 views Canadian Press-Amid heavy criticism across party lines, an opposition member of the provincial legislature is not backing down from comments…
Uncategorized Do you live in a floodplain? How the City of Courtenay is managing flood risk November 15, 2024 357 views By Madeline Dunnett Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There’s no silver bullet when it comes to managing flood risk and damage,…
Uncategorized Ojibway National Urban Park Push Gains Momentum as Bill C-248 Passes First Hurdle November 15, 2024 209 views By Aaron Mahoney Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PROTECT MY OJIBWAY National Urban Park FOREVER … Pass BILL C-248. Is what’s…
Uncategorized Nunavut Tunngavik announces $100 vouchers for voters November 15, 2024 312 views By Kira Wronska Dorward Local Journalism Initiative Reporter In order to encourage voter participation in the Dec. 9 presidential election,…
Uncategorized ‘Industry doesn’t understand what our people know’: WSÁNEĆ chiefs call for halt to commercial herring fisheries November 15, 2024 216 views By Spencer Sacht-Lund Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WSÁNEĆ hereditary chiefs are calling for an immediate moratorium on all commercial herring…
Uncategorized Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity ‘complicated’ as members questioned November 15, 2024 161 views The Canadian Press-The chair of the Liberal party’s Indigenous caucus says Indigenous identity is “complicated” after questions have been raised…
Uncategorized More critical highway improvements are coming: Ford November 15, 2024 199 views GREENSTONE — Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is following up on commitments made to Greenstone, the premier said Wednesday in a…
Uncategorized Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of man convicted in Alberta hunters’ deaths November 15, 2024 181 views The Canadian Press-Canada’s top court has declined to hear the appeal of one of two men found guilty in the…
Uncategorized Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand’s parliament during fraught race relations debate November 15, 2024 164 views WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected on Thursday when…
Uncategorized Alberta Treaty Chiefs slam feds over Clean Water Act as Ottawa denies legal duty to provide safe drinking water November 15, 2024 184 views By Jeremy Appel Local Journalism Initiative Chiefs from Treaty First Nations in Alberta met last month with the minister…
Uncategorized Carey Price launches foundation supporting access to recreation November 15, 2024 224 views The Anahim Lake hockey legend Carey Price has launched a charitable foundation with his family. The Price Family Foundation is…