Construction begins on Freedom Road to Shoal Lake 40
The community of Shoal Lake 40 in Manitoba hosted a celebratory feast last week to kick off construction of the much awaited Freedom Road.
Brittany Hobson
Brittany joined the APTN news team in October 2016. She is Ojibway and a member of the Long Plain First Nation in Manitoba. Before coming to APTN, she graduated with a joint degree in communications from the University of Winnipeg and Red River College.
Rail service to Churchill, Manitoba could be up and running by fall says company
Rail service to the northern town of Churchill, Manitoba could be back on track as early as this fall.
After 35 years, Métis man finally makes it home
Brittany Hobson APTN National News An estimated 20,000 children were removed from their homes during…
Indigenous designers getting ready for the biggest day of year across the country
For some Indigenous designers, there is no bigger day than Aboriginal Day. That’s when APTN will broadcast concerts and events from coast to coast to coast – and designers get to dress the hosts with their latest fashions.
Community in northern Manitoba calls for help from province, Canada in wake of flooded rail line
The northern Manitoba town of Churchill is urging the provincial and federal governments to assist with the unexpected closure of a vital rail line.
Family of man shot by Winnipeg police speaking out
The family of a First Nations man who was shot by police last month is speaking out.
Judge denies bail for Winnipeg man accused of killing 21-year-old Christine Wood
A Winnipeg judge has ruled that Brett Overby, 30, will remain behind bars as he awaits trial. The decision came Thursday after Overby’s bail hearing that took place Monday.
Friends and family gather to remember Christine Wood
Friends and family of Christine Wood gathered for a memorial Tuesday night at the spot where her body was found.
Winnipeg police confirm body discovered east of city is Christine Wood
The Winnipeg Police Service confirmed Saturday that remains discovered in Springfield, a rural community east of Winnipeg, are those of Christine Wood.