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Mount Polley boss says 2014 B.C. mine spill not toxic as firm faces fisheries charges
By Darryl Greer Canadian Press The president of the company involved in the Mount Polley environmental disaster that poured millions of cubic metres of mine tailings into B.C. waterways 10 years ago ...
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‘No room for fossil fuel expansion’: Grand Chief Steward Phillip clears the air on pipelines
By Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Long-time climate advocate and First Nation leader Stewart Phillip is walking back controversial remarks he made on Tuesday. Canada’s climate ...
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B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support
The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments he made earlier this week suggesting he supported reviving the Northern Gateway pipeline project. “I do not ...
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Education minister remembered as husband, dad… and huge Jets fan
By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Winnipeg Jets customized a memorial jersey for Nello Altomare with a number that nods to the hockey superfan’s final role as Manitoba’s ...
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Six Nations Public Works battling watermain breaks
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER- Six Nations Public Works crews were out in force today ( Jan 22, 2025) after  frozen water ...
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Mississaugas of Credit First Nation members hold vigil protesting employee treatment
Mississaugas of Credit First Nation brave cold to protest By Joshua Santos Writer Community members are demanding the ...
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Jordan’s Principle forcing Six Nations woman to foot bill for daughter’s autism services
By Joshua Santos Writer A Six Nations mother is frustrated as a federally funded program has not reimbursed her for money she ...
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Staats suspended indefinitely by National Lacrosse League
Six Nations lacrosse star Austin Staats will not be playing professionally any time in the near future. Staats, a member of ...
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Brant OPP arrest man in theft of Ninja juicers
A 34-year-old Brantford man has been arrested and charged after Brant County OPP responded to a theft at a retail store on ...
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No ‘Team Canada’ without First Nations land rights, BC leaders say
By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer First Nations leaders say they must be part of “Team Canada” — and decision makers on resource projects — to combat ...
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Whale Sanctuary Project almost ready to welcome first residents’ Representatives make presentation to St. Mary’s council
By Joanne Jordan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Guysborough Journal SHERBROOKE — After five years of work, the first whale and orca sanctuary in North America Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) is ...
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‘He’s my main motivation,’: We’koqma’q’s Steven Michael Googoo developing ‘glamping’ destination following brother’s passing
By Meghan Dewar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post A new business is clearing the way for increased tourism on the northwest side of the island, despite its sad beginnings.