Benedict re-elected Akwesasne grand chief for third term
AKWESASNE – Abram Benedict has been re-elected for a third term as grand chief of Akwesasne. Unofficial results show Benedict had 766 votes in the […]
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Flags lowered to honour B.C. residential school children
EASTERN ONTARIO – Municipal offices across Eastern Ontario are lowering flags to half-staff to recognize the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a […]
Letter to the Editor: Harassment of Akwesasne residents unacceptable
The following is an open letter from Akwesasne Grand Chief Abram Benedict to “our neighbours” in the City of Cornwall on Friday, Jan. 16, 2021: […]
Cornwall, Akwesasne hire CFDC to manage ‘The Portlands’
CORNWALL – The corporate entities of Cornwall and Akwesasne controlling The Portlands will spend approximately $100,000 over the next year to manage its development. The […]
Akwesasne concerned Ottawa could raise bridge tolls to recoup pandemic-related losses
AKWESASNE – With the Seaway International Bridge between Cornwall, Akwesasne and New York State closed to non-essential traffic during the pandemic, Akwesasne is concerned there […]
Newswatch COVID-19 Digest: Thursday May 14, 2020
Here are the latest local, regional and national headlines on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for Thursday, May 14, 2020: There have been 21,236 confirmed cases […]
Federal minister touring Akwesasne with grand chief
AKWESASNE – Federal Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan is touring Akwesasne today (Thursday). O’Regan is meeting with Grand Chief Abram Benedict this afternoon and taking […]
Akwesasne pot shop licencing regime starts Tuesday
AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne says it will start taking applications Tuesday for licences to sell or mass produce marijuana on the territory. […]
Cornwall, Akwesasne councils hold joint meeting Wednesday
CORNWALL – The City of Cornwall municipal council and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will hold a joint meeting Wednesday. Outside of the port land […]
Akwesasne medical marijuana facility gets Health Canada licence
AKWESASNE – An Akwesasne medical marijuana facility is now licenced by Health Canada. The company made the announcement today (Thursday), charting new territory in Canada […]