Tag: Indigenous Communities
Climate Change is Worsening Water Crisis for Canada’s largest First Nations population
As the Six Nations of the Grand River face water scarcity due to corporate extraction and limited land ownership, a new study shows how climate change will compound the issue.
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Ontario backs expansion of Bruce Power, Saugeen Ojibway medical isotope production
Backed by a $250 million provincially guaranteed loan, the agreement between Bruce Power and SON is projected to result in $658 million in total payments to local First Nation communities by 2064.
Deep concerns about contaminants in Grey-Bruce street drug supply
Recent test findings revealing contaminants like animal tranquilizers in the local street drug supply is causing added concern for Grey-Bruce health officials and their partner agencies and organizations. Over the past few weeks, Grey Bruce Public Health and the Wellness Centre at Saugeen First Nation have both issued community alerts over the presence of an […]
Bruce Power recaps accomplishments of 2025
Bruce Power is looking back on “a productive and foundational year.” “The company’s operations and project work in 2025 helped to set the table for a bright future in our communities and beyond as it continues to drive the economy, power a third of Ontario’s homes, businesses and hospitals, and build for the future,” the […]
Working group recommends renaming of Ryerson Park in Owen Sound
A city working group has recommended a name change for Ryerson Park in Owen Sound. During its meeting on Wednesday, the city’s community services committee approved a motion to recommend that city council ratify the working group’s recommendation to rename the park. The committee also recommends that council follow its naming and renaming policy to […]