Social issues

Northern Manitoba First Nations leaders continue to level complaints against an airline that travels to several remote and northern communities, and they say if things don’t change soon they may even ask the federal government to step in. During a media conference held last week, chiefs and band councillors in the Island Lake region, which includes the Wasagamack, St. Theresa Point, Red Sucker Lake, and Garden Hill First Nations, said Perimeter Aviation continues to fail at meeting the needs of northern First Nations citizens, and said the airline is also putting the health and safety of some citizens at risk.

Tyson Shtykalo says capacity does not meet demand for addiction treatment in Manitoba and people continue to experience long waits.

Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont called for a public inquiry, as concerns about abuse in personal care homes have been known for years.

Pine Creek First Nation asked the RCMP to investigate after it found points of concern underneath a church using ground-penetrating radar. 

The blockade began Thursday following the Manitoba government’s decision against searching a separate landfill north of the city.

Former RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki warned federal officials that the landfill site contained asbestos and other toxic gases.