Skip to content

Search results for "Matt Prokopchuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter"

Order
Filter by category
‘No level playing field’: NAN leader says he can't accept Bill C-5

‘No level playing field’: NAN leader says he can't accept Bill C-5

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler was one of many Indigenous leaders who weren’t satisfied with the outcome of recent meetings with federal officials in Gatineau.
Read more >
Incoming MRI suite is ‘so long overdue’ for the Rainy River District, hospital says

Incoming MRI suite is ‘so long overdue’ for the Rainy River District, hospital says

The province has committed funding to the purchase and operation of the new scanner, as well as the construction of the new space to house it.
Read more >
Another municipality in the Northwest will examine council composition

Another municipality in the Northwest will examine council composition

Greenstone council has directed administration to start public consultations after the next term of council begins in 2026.
Read more >
Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

Northwestern municipal leaders excited about federal regional growth plan

The federal government, through FedNor, says the five-year plan will target helping communities, growing businesses and strengthening innovation sector.
Read more >
Power company eyeing Dryden for energy projects

Power company eyeing Dryden for energy projects

Atura Power, which primarily deals in natural gas, is proposing solar and battery energy storage facilities.
Read more >
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.
Read more >
'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.
Read more >
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.
Read more >
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.
Read more >
Kenora council opposes strong mayor powers, but they’re still on the books

Kenora council opposes strong mayor powers, but they’re still on the books

Mayor Andrew Poirier has delegated matters surrounding the employment of the city’s CAO back to city council.
Read more >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks