Ginoogaming First Nation declares emergency over rising crime
Chief Sheri Taylor and the band council declare a state of emergency on May 15 amid a surge in violence and drug and alcohol related crime. Taylor cites more calls, increased trafficking and underage drinking, and calls for greater police presence and resources from federal and provincial governments while stressing support for security and mental health services.
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Sheri Taylor
Band Council
Matawa Chiefs Council
Thunder Bay
Taylor
Gincogaming First Nation
Long Lake
Geraldton
Greenstone
Longlac
Ginoogaming
Highway 11
Anishinabek Police Service
Ontario Provincial Police
Gincogaming
Matawa First Nations Management
Noogaming First Nation
Thunder Bay drug trade target highlighted by police seizures
Thunder Bay Police Service showcased three drug investigations led by its intelligence unit over four days. Two kilograms of cocaine and about half a kilogram of fentanyl were seized along with two loaded handguns. Six people from the Greater Toronto Area were arrested. Det Insp Jeremy Pearson stressed ongoing efforts to curb illicit drugs and weapons entering the city and the public safety impact of removing drugs from streets.
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Thunder Bay
Police Service
Jeremy Pearson
Toronto
Pearson
Indigenous identity fraud summit targets Métis Nation of Ontario
Indigenous leaders at a Winnipeg summit condemned what they call illegitimate and shifting claims of indigeneity by some Métis groups. They urged Ottawa to stop negotiating with the Métis Nation of Ontario, oppose Bill C-53, and defend treaty rights across Ontario. The Métis Nation of Ontario rejected the claims as revisionist history and said the bill would recognize Métis governments to treaties with the federal government.
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Grand Council
Métis Nation of Ontario
MNO
Winnipeg
Tis Nation of
Ontario
Alvin Fiddler
Manitoba Métis Federation
Fiddler
Ottawa
Métis Nation of
Daniel Morriseau
Grand Council Treaty #8
Treaty 3
Morriseau
House of Commons
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Métis
Tion
Assembly of First Nations
Canada
Firearms charges after Manitouwadge barricade incident
A Manitouwadge resident barricaded inside a home during a Tuesday night dispute, prompting OPP response. Officers arrested a 26 year old, charging two counts of weapon possession for a dangerous purpose, three counts of unauthorized firearm possession, and six counts of careless storage. No injuries reported.
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Manitouwadge
Manitouwadge Opp
Rain expected as Thunder Bay braces for showers
Weather expert Coulson foresees 11 C high Friday with more rain possible Friday night into Saturday. Farmer Marcelle Paulin notes 37 mm fell, delaying spring planting but replenishing dry wells. Experts say rainfall should improve soil moisture and boost crops, aiding those already seeding and those awaiting sowing.
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Coulson
Thunder Bay
Marcelle Paulin
Pass Lake
Paulin
Tarlok Sahota
Lakehead University
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