Feds fund three new University of Calgary projects

by MBC News | Mar 19, 2026

Photo:  Dr. William Ghali, vice-president (Research) UCalgary, making genome funding announcement. KAIDEN BRAYSHAW/LIVEWIRE CALGARY By Kaiden Brayshaw Local Journalism Initiative Reporter LiveWire Calgary Between research combating thyroid cancer, energy storage and...

In ‘Gatineau,’ Indigenous leaders celebrate belongings returned from the Vatican: ‘We welcome them home’

by MBC News | Mar 18, 2026

Photo: Leonard Akwiratekha Lazore, grand chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige uncrate items returned from the Vatican on March 10. / Julie Chadwick, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Julie Chadwick...

LLRIB releases 2026 election candidates, voting dates set

by MBC News | Mar 18, 2026

By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has released the official list of candidates for its 2026 band election, along with voting dates and procedures for members. Online voting opened on Wednesday,...

Georgina Lightning on building Alberta as the Indigenous film capital of the world

by MBC News | Mar 18, 2026

Photo: Filmmaker Georgina Lightning aims to transform Alberta into a global hub for Indigenous-owned film and media. Photo by Edmonton Screen. By Chevi Rabbit Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Native News Georgina Lightning is a Cree filmmaker,...

NDP puts forward Private Member’s Bill on cancer patients paying for parking

by MBC News | Mar 17, 2026

Photo: Daily Herald File Photo (From L-R) Jared Clarke, Dennis Ogrodnick and Carla Beck at the Press Briefing in front of Alana Ross’ Office in February. Michael Oleksyn, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative...