Alberta’s UCP would create Indigenous crown corporation, help investments
EDMONTON — United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney says an Alberta government led by him would set up a Crown corporation to help Indigenous communities invest…
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Tougher laws needed to police cultural appropriation in fashion, study says
WATERLOO — A global think tank is calling for tougher intellectual property laws that would protect Indigenous arts and traditions from cultural appropriation in the…
Alberta’s Notley says federal OK for Trans Mountain line coming by end of May
EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley says she expects Ottawa to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to the west coast by the end…
Ontario town won’t open council meetings with Indigenous land acknowledgment
An Ontario town has rejected a motion to open all its council meetings with an acknowledgment that the proceedings are taking place on lands held…
Public Health Agency of Canada says salmonella outbreak in 6 provinces, 63 sick
WINNIPEG – Health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella in six provinces that has sickened 63 people, including 18 who have been hospitalized. The…
One dead in Brantford following assault
BRANTFORD — One man is dead after police say he was assaulted late Friday night. On April 5, 2019 at approximately 11:30pm the Brantford Police…
Two collisions in Brantford caused by same vehicle, police say
BRANTFORD — A 39 year old female is injured, and the same car is believed to be responsible for two crashes in Brantford’s downtown core…
Man with life threatening injuries after Gypsum mine accident
HALDIMAND – Two men were seriously hurt at the Canadian Gypsum Corporation Plant on Third Line after a rock slab fell on them while working…
Landmark N.L. ruling defends press freedom and coverage of Indigenous issues
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador's top court has defended the importance of press freedom in a landmark decision in the high-profile case of a…
Group wants memorial designation of Ohsweken arena rescinded, restored to former name
OHSWEKEN — It was a very emotional meeting at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, after a collective put in a request to have the…
New hours and services coming to Chiefswood Park
SIX NATIONS — Chiefswood Park, home to the national museum commemorating the life of E. Pauline Johnson and Six Nations local access to the Grand…
New arrest in triple homicide; six in total now facing charges
OPP say a new arrest has been made in an ongoing triple homicide investigation at Six Nations. Vern Shipman, 33 of Six Nations is now…
Woman wins $80,000 Chase the Ace
SIX NATIONS — The Chase the Ace Winner Betty DeCaire was awarded the progressive and weekly jackpot combined of $81,180 and $4,060 on Thursday, March…
GO Transit bus driver charged in death of pedestrian at Hamilton station
HAMILTON — Police say a charge has been laid in the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a GO Transit bus in Hamilton.…
Elections Code revisions coming, community vote ahead
OHSWEKEN — Six Nations Electoral Officer Steve Williams presented to the Six Nations Elected Council. The current Election Code says when a vacancy occurs within…