Tech glitches, admin errors wreak havoc on Nunavut court – Nunatsiaq News
March 18, 2015 “I apologize for the breakdown in technology” Justice Robert Kilpatrick shook his head, sighed and covered his face in frustration at the many technological and administrative hiccups…
Denendeh Investments takes 50% stake in Northland Utilities – My Yellowknife Now
March 18, 2015 Denendeh Investments (DII) has increased its ownership in power company Northland Utilities to 50 per cent. First Nations-owned DII previously held 14 per cent. Global utilities corporation ATCO,…
Timmins Chamber of Commerce gives local wish-list to feds – Timmins Press
March 18, 2015 TIMMINS – Speaking for the business community in our city, The Timmins Chamber of Commerce has asked the federal government to provide better labour market information, to go back…
First Nations hold marine safety talk – Times Colonist
March 17, 2015 Delegates from more than 50 First Nations on and around Vancouver Island will gather in Sooke next week to discuss marine safety and potential disasters. “The environment…
Half of the fuel tanks on First Nations reserves did not comply with regulations – The Globe and Mail
Mar. 18, 2015 Half the fuel storage tanks that remote First Nations use to power their communities fell short of federal standards meant to prevent leaks and spills, a new…
What Saskatchewan is doing right to attract mining investment – Financial Post
March 18, 2015 The mining industry contributes mightily to Canada’s economic prosperity, adding $54 billion to Canada’s GDP and employing roughly 383,000 Canadians at an average annual salary of more…
Vic Toews met with Peguis lawyer about Kapyong settlement: Court documents – CBC
Mar 18, 2015 Toews resigned from cabinet and federal politics in July 2013 Within months of leaving cabinet, former treasury board president Vic Toews met with with a lawyer representing Peguis First Nation on…
County seeks information on First Nations land claim – The Kingston Whig
March 17, 2015 Frontenac County is to consider joining the call for more information about a massive First Nations land claim in eastern Ontario. County councillors are to discuss endorsing…
CSIS protest-risk forecast highlighting ‘citizen journalism’ heightens fears of … – National Post
March 18, 2015 CSIS protest-risk forecast highlighting ‘citizen journalism’ heightens fears of government oversight OTTAWA — Use of social media, the spread of “citizen journalism,” and the involvement of young people…
First Nations Power Authority awards $580K contract for northern solar project – Regina Leader-Post
March 17, 2015 First Nations Power Authority has awarded Points Athabasca Contracting and its partner Solar Logix with the contract for the design, supply and installation of solar power generation…
