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Summer route between Greenland and Nunavut announced

CP May 27, 2024

A picturesque village in Greenland Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Air Greenland and Canadian North are teaming up...

Alberta man writes the book on best day hikes in Jasper

CP May 27, 2024

Ben Nearingburg’s new book, the aptly named “Popular Day Hikes: Jasper,” just came out on Tuesday. | Rocky Mountain Books...

Oil company reportedly seeks arrest of Woodland Cree First Nation chief

CP May 27, 2024

Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An oil company is attempting to have the chief of the Woodland Cree First...

100 years on, Prince Rupert still remembered for role in first world flight

CP May 26, 2024

View of one of the Douglas World Cruiser (DWC) aircraft being hoisted out of the water for repairs at Prince...

Local Edge – Episode 13: Digital Shift in Canadian News Consumption via E-editions

CP May 24, 2024

Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding...

Local Edge – Episode 12: Media Narratives & the Role of Community Newspapers

CP May 23, 2024

Introducing you to a terrific podcast/video series produced by AdCanada Media. Welcome to LOCAL EDGE – A place for better understanding...

Energy project cancellations a victory for some, blow for others

CP May 23, 2024

Mia Parker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Earlier this month one of Alberta’s biggest energy providers, TransAlta, announced the discontinuation of...