Metis taking Manitoba government to court in hydro spat after talks break down
‘The two sides have agreed to disagree on the matter.’
Mark Blackburn
Before moving to become the APTN News social media producer, Mark was the executive producer for the news in eastern Canada. Before starting with APTN in 2009, Mark worked at CBC Radio and Television in Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa.
Launch of “toxic” European rocket angers Greenland, Canadian Inuit
Canada’s Public Safety ministry says it is monitoring the launch of a “toxic” rocket carrying a satellite for the European Space Agency (ESA).
Liberals set to reform jury selection process following Colten Boushie case
The prospect of something good coming out of her son’s death gives her hope for the future,
Advocate calls for full review of Indigenous Affairs departments and bureaucrats that run them
Cindy Blackstock is calling for a complete review of both departments under the Indigenous Affairs umbrella and the bureaucrats running them.
Chiefs support extension for MMIWG inquiry – but Buller has to step down
Chiefs at the AFN SCA in Ottawa have voted in favour of an extension to the MMIWG inquiry but said Commissioner Marion Buller must step down.
Marlene Bird dies in Saskatchewan hospital
Marlene Bird, the Saskatchewan homeless woman who was beaten then set on fire in 2014, has died three years after the attack.
