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Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source In a community grieving five recent deaths after a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent

Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.

After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.

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We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)

"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."

Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:

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Ottawa won’t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment Doug Ford wants to fast-track critical mineral development, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights

Ottawa won’t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment.

Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights.

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Big news! Ricochet earns para-charitable RJO status We are the fourth English-language outlet in Canada to qualify as a Registered Journalism Organization

Big news! Ricochet has become just the fourth English-language media outlet in Canada to earn para-charitable RJO status!

This makes us a qualified donee in tax parlance, and means all donations are fully tax deductible — just like donations to charities.

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On the latest episode of In Bed with the Elephant, @caradrianh.bsky.social talks with @carleton.ca Professor #AndrewJohnston to unpack the recent dust-up about tariffs between #Trump and Doug Ford, and ask why we still need to discuss #RonaldReagan.

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Will Canada abandon environmental assessment in the Ring of Fire? Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line

Will Canada abandon environmental assessment in the Ring of Fire?

Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line.

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I’m hung over after last night’s tragic Blue Jays loss, but I just voted!

Our city is at stake. Please make the time to get out and vote.

If you want my two cents, it’s anyone but Soraya. Her policies will make life so much harder for renters and young people in the city.

Watching the Jays on the phone at the Habs game!

#HeritageMinute #APartOfOurHeritage

Whooo! Great first period!

The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them.

“‘Laissez-faire’ is the economics of greed, and it’s responsible for the mess we’re in.”

The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them

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Go Habs! Go Jays!

‘History repeating itself’: Ontario First Nations vow resistance as Doug Ford accelerates Ring of Fire mining As Ontario signs new deals under Bill 5, some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions

‘History repeating itself’: Ontario First Nations vow resistance as Doug Ford accelerates Ring of Fire mining.

Some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions.

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I just got a very skewed anti-union push poll from @pallasdata.bsky.social which stated it was conducted on behalf of the DGCPQ.

One question about provincial voting intentions, then maybe ten push questions designed to undermine support for union rights in Quebec.

Conseil du patronat?

After an amazing live-taping of Adrian Harewood’s podcast last night, we’re back today for the Future of Independent Media summit organized by Press Progress.

First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.

This is an amazing limited podcast series, investigating the groups that target students for criticizing Israel.

Episode two just dropped, listen now!

On the latest episode, Dr. @yipengge.bsky.social joins host @caradrianh.bsky.social to discuss the genocide in #Gaza and Canada’s complicity.

"The threshold is very high to attack a hospital. What Israel has done is essentially attack all the hospitals in Gaza."

Listen wherever you get podcasts.

From pop stardom to reconciliation songs: Shy-Anne Hovorka’s second act The Anishinaabe-kwe artist and ’60s Scoop survivor turned her back on fame a decade ago — now she’s using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation

In Thunder Bay, an Indigenous artist and ’60s Scoop survivor is using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation.

This is @shy-anne55.bsky.social's second act.

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Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross Canada's increasingly militarized border Ricochet travelled along the Canadian border to highlight the human impact of the federal government's ‘security’ plan

Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross #Canada’s increasingly militarized border.

We travelled along the Canadian border to find the human impact of the government's security plan.

New investigation from @xaviersfournier.bsky.social:

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This is our first investigative podcast, and it’s excellent. Check out episode one, and stay tuned for new episodes every Tuesday.

Welcome to the blacklist.

When speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list Ricochet's newest podcast is a five-part investigation into Canary Mission and its impact in Canada. Episode one examines what happens when speaking up for Palestine puts your name on a secret list

What happens when speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list?

Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.

The first episode is up now!

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Today! We launch the first episode of a new investigative podcast. There Is A List, by journalist Zahra Khozema.

Check out the trailer and don't forget to subscribe! shorturl.at/Pz3ez

‘Bringing them home in coffins': Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw

‘Bringing them home in coffins’: Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation.

Ricochet journalist Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw.

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Tomorrow! We launch the first episode of a new investigative podcast. There Is A List, by journalist Zahra Khozema.

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Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling economic growth, experts warn Blaming newcomers for housing and healthcare crises will leave Canada’s future prosperity in jeopardy — and fuel far-right backlash

Canada’s #immigration cuts risk stalling economic growth, experts warn.

Blaming newcomers for #housing and healthcare crises will leave Canada’s future prosperity in jeopardy — and fuel far-right backlash.

@sophiadr.bsky.social reports:

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‘It’s time to prepare for war:’ Forest defenders in ancient Walbran valley ready for RCMP raid These ancient trees are almost certainly doomed. Meet the people risking everything to protect them all the same

‘It’s time to prepare for war:’ Forest defenders in ancient Walbran valley ready for RCMP raid.

Award-winning journalist Brandi Morin has been on the ground in the upper Walbran valley this week to report on a new blockade challenging old growth logging.

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‘Unsafe and unacceptable:’ ombudsman demands ‘immediate action’ for fly-in First Nation Conditions on the Neskantaga First Nation prompt Ontario ombudsman to call on federal and provincial governments to act

Conditions on the Neskantaga First Nation prompt Ontario ombudsman to call on federal and provincial governments to act

‘Unsafe and unacceptable:’ ombudsman demands ‘immediate action’ for fly-in community.

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Northern Ontario's EMS crisis, where even the ambulance is dangerous In one community, the health director doubles as the ambulance driver and the only backup is a broken van. Chronic underfunding and neglect have maintained a deadly health crisis in the north

In one northern Ontario First Nation, the health director doubles as the ambulance driver and the only backup is a broken van — Chronic underfunding and neglect have maintained a deadly #healthcrisis in the north.

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NOW: RCMP headed to blockade protecting old growth trees in upper Walbran. Helicopter overhead, convoy seen en route.

RCMP say “there is currently no police enforcement action.” But that can change at any moment.

Ricochet’s @brandimorin.bsky.social in the area, stay tuned for her feature report!

“The courts are enforcers of intimidation and oppression” Elder Bill Jones tells Brandi Morin. He’s reacting to today’s court decision issuing an injunction against him & others at a blockade protecting Old Growth trees in the upper Walbran.

Brandi’s heading to the blockade now. Follow for updates.