The north wants in: Why new ridings in Ontario’s most remote region won’t curb northern alienation – TVO.org
Aug 23, 2017 OPINION: Even with two new provincial seats, northern Ontario’s political influence will continue to wane, writes David Tabachnick Reflecting the same sentiment as the old Reform Party…
City Working On Welcoming Students – Magic 99.9
August 23, 2017 The City is trying to make it safer for First Nation students. They are going to be handing out discounted school year bus passes for Dennis Franklin…
Warming Arctic spurs battles for riches, shipping routes – CP
Source: The Associated Press Aug 23, 2017 By Frank Jordans THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LANCASTER SOUND, Nunavut _ From a distance, the northern shores of Baffin Island in the Arctic appear barren _…
Territory recognized – BCLocalNews.com
Aug 23, 2017 I would like to thank Jim Miles for his thought-provoking letter to the editor on Aug. 3 in which he praised Richard Rolke for his perspective on…
Northern First Nations Leadership clarify involvement in Infrastructure Development – Wawatay News
Leaders from Webequie and Nibinamik First Nations are clarifying their position for community members and neighbouring communities today following the recent announcement by the Province of Ontario with Premier Kathleen…
Even the dogs cried’: Casting a light on a dark chapter in Canada’s North – CTV
August 23, 2017 “That was a time when everyone cried. Even the dogs cried.” Allie Salluviniq spoke softly when we arrived on the shore in Resolute Bay, his words clear…
Indigenous Art Helps Enhance Hospital’s Welcoming Environment – TBRHSC
August 23, 2017 Art can serve many purposes. It’s been proven that artwork can be a pleasant distraction from the stress or discomfort that can often accompany a hospital stay.…
Fire threat prompts evacuation of remote northern Manitoba community – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 23, 2017 POPLAR RIVER, Man. _ About 600 people have been ordered to leave a remote fly-in community in northern Manitoba because of a nearby forest fire.…
B C Update – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Aug 23, 2017 (BC-Wildfires) Lightning and gusty winds are expected across parts of the central Interior today as a wave of unsettled weather hits the…
B.C. seeks intervener status in court cases against Trans Mountain pipeline – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 22, 2017 VANCOUVER _ The British Columbia government has applied for intervener status in court challenges against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The NDP government announced earlier…
