Villa Maria's New Director Faces Land Crisis
Christian Corno becomes Villa Maria School's new director general tasked with resolving bitter land dispute with Sisters of Notre Dame. Can he save the 171-year-old institution?
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First Nations seek ban on 3M hectare development
Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario demand provincial ban on industrial development across three million hectares of remote northern territory. Learn about their conservation efforts.
N.B. Woodlot Owner: Forestry Tariff Crisis Unsustainable
New Brunswick woodlot owner reveals how current tariff conditions threaten the province's forestry industry. Learn about the economic pressures facing Canadian lumber producers.
262 trees to be removed from Winnipeg street by Hydro
Manitoba Hydro plans to remove 262 mature trees along Selkirk Avenue in Winnipeg for infrastructure work. The controversial project raises environmental concerns.
Anand rebukes Senate for lack of land acknowledgement
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand criticized Senate committee for not opening with Indigenous land acknowledgement, highlighting ongoing reconciliation efforts in Canada.
Legal challenge over mandatory land acknowledgements in Waterloo
A Waterloo professor launches a constitutional challenge against the school board's mandatory land acknowledgements, arguing they violate Charter freedoms by compelling ideological statements.
UVic plans thousands of housing units in Oak Bay
The University of Victoria begins early planning to transform 40 acres of vacant Oak Bay land into a development featuring thousands of housing units. Learn about this transformative project.
Police clear Vancouver Island protest camp, forestry resumes
RCMP clears Fairy Creek protest camp on Vancouver Island, allowing forestry operations to resume. Get the latest updates on the ongoing environmental dispute.
Constitutional Challenge Over Mandatory Land Acknowledgements
Waterloo school board faces legal action after mandating land acknowledgements without debate. Professor challenges compelled speech in Ontario education system.
N.B. wood producers association worries about closures
New Brunswick's wood producers association expresses deep concerns about potential mill closures threatening the province's forestry sector. Learn about the economic impacts.
WRDSB sued over land acknowledgment mandate
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
New Calgary council faces familiar rezoning challenges
As Calgary's new council begins repealing blanket rezoning, residents in historic Ramsay feel their development concerns remain unheard. Read about the ongoing planning conflicts.
Canadian Softwood Lumber Industry Underwhelmed by Support
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces new supports for Canada's lumber and steel sectors, but industry leaders remain skeptical about the measures' effectiveness.
Four arrested at Vancouver Island logging blockade
RCMP continue enforcement at Walbran Valley logging protest with four arrests made. Latest developments in the ongoing environmental demonstration on Vancouver Island.
Carney's $500M forestry aid helps BC amid trade tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils $500M in new forestry support including loan guarantees and trade protections, offering relief to BC's softwood lumber industry while a US trade deal remains elusive.
High-Speed Rail Act Raises Land Rights Concerns
New high-speed rail legislation introduces controversial expropriation rules that could bypass landowner protections. Critics warn of eroded property rights.
Winnipeg debates tree carving policy for Bois-des-Esprits
Winnipeg officials are developing a specialized policy for tree carvings in Bois-des-Esprits Park. Learn about the proposed regulations and community impact.
Lawsuit seeks damages over Cowichan title ruling
New legal action seeks compensation from B.C. and federal governments following the Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title claim decision. Learn about the implications for Indigenous rights.
Police clear Vancouver Island logging blockade
RCMP intervenes to remove protesters from Vancouver Island logging operation. Latest developments on forestry disputes and police action in British Columbia.
Ford merger plan risks Windsor-Essex flooding, development
ERCA chair warns merging conservation authorities could exacerbate flooding and delay development and farm projects in Windsor-Essex region. Learn about the local impacts.
Windsor pushes back on conservation authority changes
Windsor councillors oppose Ontario's plan to restructure conservation authorities, citing environmental concerns. Learn how this affects local conservation efforts.
Could Vancouver's PNE land solve the housing crisis?
A Vancouver resident proposes building highrise housing on under-used PNE land, sparking a debate on urban land use and the city's rental shortage. Read the full proposal.
Eastern Canada Aboriginal land claims after Cowichan ruling
Following the landmark Cowichan decision, untreatied lands in Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland could face similar Aboriginal title claims affecting private property rights across Canada.
Land and Slavery Acknowledgements Do More Harm Than Good
Bryan Brulotte argues mandatory land acknowledgements have become hollow rituals that undermine reconciliation. Learn why teaching history responsibly matters more than performative guilt.
Thailand's Last Hunter-Gatherers Seek Land Rights
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
2 dead at Vancouver Island forestry contractor
Two people have died following a serious incident at a forestry contractor near Chemainus, BC. Police are investigating the Friday tragedy that shocked the local community.
Fatal Incident at Vancouver Island Forestry Contractor
Police are investigating a fatal incident at a forestry contractor on Vancouver Island near Chemainus. The worker was found dead on Friday, November 21, 2025.
MVCA Downgrades Low-Water Status to Level 2
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has downgraded its low-water status from Level 3 to Level 2 due to recent rainfall. Residents are still urged to conserve water by 20%.
Water use reduction requested in Pembroke area
Residents in Pembroke and Laurentian Valley are asked to reduce water consumption immediately. Learn about the conservation measures and why they're necessary.
N.S. Commits $1.8M to Forestry Innovation Projects
Nova Scotia's Forestry Innovation Transition Trust allocates $1.8 million for new forestry projects, boosting innovation and economic growth in the sector.
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