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Onigaming chief hoping to ‘look Prime Minister Carney in the eye’ at leadership summit

Onigaming chief hoping to ‘look Prime Minister Carney in the eye’ at leadership summit

Jeff Copenace spoke at an Assembly of First Nations press conference Wednesday ahead of a meeting between Indigenous leaders, the Prime Minister and Privy Council Office.
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'The general public should be alarmed': Legal fight against economic development bills begins

'The general public should be alarmed': Legal fight against economic development bills begins

Nine Ontario First Nations are challenging federal and provincial laws that Ottawa and Queen’s Park say are designed to speed up development projects.
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Watay Power says it hopes to restore power to multiple First Nations Tuesday

Watay Power says it hopes to restore power to multiple First Nations Tuesday

The First Nations-led power transmission company says fire damaged a number of hydro poles between Red Lake and Pikangikum, knocked out grid power to six communities.
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Wear your lifejackets: Transport Canada again pushing boating safety

Wear your lifejackets: Transport Canada again pushing boating safety

Safety officials say colder northern lakes pose additional drowning risks.
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NAPS says it faces ‘unique hurdle’ in recruitment challenges

NAPS says it faces ‘unique hurdle’ in recruitment challenges

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service says it is working to overcome “historic underfunding issues” now that it is a fully legislated service.
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Wildfire smoke to be ‘a bit more persistent’ west of Thunder Bay: Environment Canada

Wildfire smoke to be ‘a bit more persistent’ west of Thunder Bay: Environment Canada

Special air quality statements are in effect across most of the Northwest, weather office says smoke to linger longer in certain areas.
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Changes on tap for Greenstone water billing, metering

Changes on tap for Greenstone water billing, metering

Reducing the number of water meters, going to monthly billing are among the new rules initially endorsed by council.
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Drug trafficking-related arrest made at Wunnumin Lake airport

Drug trafficking-related arrest made at Wunnumin Lake airport

Nishnawbe Aski police say a 32-year-old has been charged with possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
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‘That is true reconciliation’: First Nation celebrates gift of land

‘That is true reconciliation’: First Nation celebrates gift of land

Southern Ontario family to be honoured at Biigtigong Nishnaabeg powwow for donating 165 acres of land it has owned for over a century in the community’s traditional territory.
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First Nations development group offering mining-related courses

First Nations development group offering mining-related courses

The Sioux Lookout Friendship Accord Economic Development Corporation says it wants to better develop a local workforce.
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