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Number of First Nations fatalities grows on trail near B.C. Highway of Tears

2026/02/05

Our featured story: a teenager in provincial care is found dead on a northwestern B.C. trail near Highway 16—aka the notorious 'Highway of Tears'—one of many First Nations victims in the area.

Day 2 of inquest into fatal Winnipeg police shooting of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson

2026/02/04

Our lead story: at day two of the inquest into the fatal 2020 Winnipeg police shooting of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson, testimony from two officers on scene at the time of her death.

Inquest opens into fatal Winnipeg police shooting of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson

2026/02/03

Our lead story: the inquest into the death of Eishia Hudson opens in Winnipeg this week, the 16-year-old shot and killed by city police in April 2020 after allegedly robbing a liquor store then driving off with a group of other teens in a stolen jeep. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

Arctic premiers weigh in on future path of Canadian Arctic strategy

2026/02/02

Our lead story: Arctic premiers appear before the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Relations to share their perspectives on what Canada's Arctic strategy should look like moving forward. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

Alberta RCMP charge father in death of Inuk mother, presumed-dead baby

2026/01/30

Our lead story: a father stands charged with a number of serious offenses following an Alberta RCMP investigation into the death of a young Inuk mother and her presumed-dead infant.

Plans shared for future Ontario transmission line in support of Ring of Fire mines

2026/01/29

Our lead story: the province of Ontario announces the six-year plan to build a new northern transmission line—from Nipigon Bay to a station near the Aroland First Nation—meant to support resource development in the mineral-rich 'Ring of Fire' area.

Berens River considers next steps after only school lost to fire

2026/01/28

Our lead story: Berens River First Nation in Manitoba figures out next steps for students after the sudden loss of their only school to an early morning fire.

First Nations health ombud seeks 'hands-off' review of alleged violence toward Sask. patients

2026/01/27

Our lead story: Dr. Dianne Lafond, the First Nations Health Ombudsperson, calls for an independent body to investigate recent incidents of alleged violence towards patients in Saskatchewan.

Counterprotest thwarts residential school denial rally at UBC

2026/01/26

Our lead story: led by the 'OneBC' political party, a rally at the University of British Columbia in support of residential school denialism is confronted by a larger group of counterdemonstrators.

U.S. appears to back down on annexation threats, touts new Greenland access plan

2026/01/23

Our lead story: United States President Donald Trump seems to have suddenly backed down on his threat to forcibly annex Greenland, claiming he's worked out a plan for permanent U.S. access to the territory instead.

As Trump threats persist, Greenland urges citizens to prepare for what may come

2026/01/22

Our lead story: a Greenlandic government press conference urges citizens to prepare for what could be coming as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to speak of territorial annexation.

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan representative suspended for profanity-laced voicemails

2026/01/21

Our lead story: Brent Digness, a regional representative with Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, is suspended following the recent release of multiple profanity-laced voicemails.

Nunavummiut rally in Iqaluit in support of Greenlandic Inuit against U.S. threats

2026/01/20

Our lead story: Nunavummiut rally in Iqaluit to make their support known for Greenlanders—or Kalaallit Inuit—in the face of annexation threats from the United States. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

Nunavut premier states solidarity with Greenland amid U.S. threats

2026/01/19

Our lead story: Nunavut's premier speaks out in solidarity with Greenland, the Danish territory U.S. President Donald Trump continues to threaten with annexation.

16 Jan 2026—Trial of RCMP officer for alleged assault of Mi'kmaw woman wraps up in NB

2026/01/16

Our lead story: the trial of an RCMP officer charged with assaulting a Mi'kmaw woman wraps up in Woodstock, New Brunswick.