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After 40 years, Albany declares Kahnawake day
Forty years ago, some of Kahnawake’s finest took a rag-tag group of around 75 paddlers under their wing, guiding them through a paddling journey re-enacting the route to Albany that would’ve been used as part of the historic fur trade.
Powwow back for 34th edition
After more than three decades of dancing, drumming, and fun in the summer sun, the enthusiasm for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow is not slowing down.
Work continues on Old Chateauguay Road
The OCR Phase II project to finish replacing the water and sewer systems on the Old Chateauguay Road (OCR) is on schedule, with the underground infrastructure on the stretch by the OCR Gaz Bar set to be completed by early next week.
Quebec more stringent with tax exemptions
At the end of June, Heidi Diabo was trying to purchase a door at the CANAC hardware store in Beauharnois, when she was left rattled by an interaction with an employee she felt was the result of her being visibly Indigenous.
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January 27, 2021Rebuilding the Dank Bank
Mary Nicholas received a lot of help from community members to clean and start fresh. (Marisela Amador The Eastern Door)
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January 27, 2021False positive raises stress level at Elders' Lodge
Turtle Bay Elders’ Lodge residents received their first dose of the vaccine on January 5. KMHC executive director Lisa Westaway said they are waiting on the Ministry of Health to confirm when the anticipated second dose will arrive.
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January 25, 2021Tobacco industry in turmoil
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January 22, 2021
Kahnawake announces new vaccine site
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January 22, 2021A workout for the mind, body and soul
Kaniehtawaks Lauder is excited and eager to see what Embody Pilates and The Embody Classroom have in store for the future.
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January 22, 2021Chief opens up about abuse
(COURTESY FRANK MCCOMBER) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
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January 21, 2021All in a sleigh’s work
(COURTESY THERESA MCCOMBER) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
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January 19, 2021Seaway activity comes to a close
(COURTESY ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
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January 18, 2021Community’s kindness helped grieving families
(COURTESY JUDITH BESNER) The crosses were made by Étienne Rémillard, Antoine’s cousin, to pay tribute to the lost men. Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
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January 15, 2021Cannabis shop goes up in smoke
The Dank Bank was completely destroyed by fire. (STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
