Brantford woman hit by train
BRANTFORD — The name of the 40-year-old woman pedestrian struck by a train in downtown Brantford still has not been released, however, she is listed…
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Ontario Tories announce changes to welfare programs, plan to scrap basic income pilot
TORONTO — Ontario’s new Progressive Conservative government ushered in the first of what it promised would be major reforms to social assistance on Tuesday, reducing…
Brant MPP tables Bill to raise awareness for PTSD
TORONTO — Brant MPP Will Bouma introduced his first Private Member’s Bill in the Legislature this week — seeking to annually designate June 27th ‘PTSD…
Perry Bellegarde re elected as chief of Assembly of First Nations
VANCOUVER _ Perry Bellegarde has reclaimed his seat as national chief for the Assembly of First Nations, in an election that also saw his challengers…
Manitoba RCMP cite ‘hateful and threatening’ language against Indigenous people
FLIN FLON, MB — Two women have been charged with inciting hatred after someone proposed having a “shoot a Indian day'' on social media in…
Biologists release endangered fish in Grand Canyon creek
GRAND CANYON — Biologists have released endangered fish into a Grand Canyon creek to try to improve their chances of survival. The release of humpback…
Woman can keep home on reserve even though she is not a band member: judge
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge says the widow of a former First Nations chief can stay in their family home on reserve land even…
Traditional Inuit songs once banned during colonialism focus of new course
IQALUIT — Ancient Inuit drum songs once banned as part of colonialism are being given renewed attention during a course in Nunavut next month. The…
Ancient B.C. Indigenous settlement to become outdoor history classroom
NORTH COWICHAN, BC — Near the foot of sacred Mount Prevost where Indigenous people say their ancestors first landed on earth lays buried a 2,000-year-old…
39th Champion of Champions Powwow attracts hundreds
SIX NATIONS — The 39th Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow opened last Friday, with performances by World Teen Hoop Dance Champion Ascension Harjo, James…
Man charged in New Credit robbery and carjacking: OPP
HAGERSVILLE — Provincial police say a man is facing charges for allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Hagersville and then robbing a store on the Missisaugas…
White supremacist Paul Fromm running for Hamilton mayor
SIX NATIONS — If anyone wonders what impact US President Trump is making in the western world, the proof just became obvious with the CBC…
Brant MPP highlights annual Grand River Pow Wow in the Ontario Legislature
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Will Bouma recognized an upcoming event taking place in his riding of Brantford-Brant in the Ontario Legislature Tuesday — the Six…
Six Nations Marketplace expands into Brant with Oakhill Marketplace Grand Opening
BRANTFORD — Over 1000 people were in attendance on Saturday to launch the inaugural weekend of the Oakhill Marketplace. The new space is the second…
Residency bylaw violator appeals for exemption amid allegations of abuse
SIX NATIONS — Six Nations Elected Council heard an appeal by a woman evicted from Six Nations on July 10 — challenging an eviction letter…