The Pines Reporter
Mature trees cut near power lines
Community members were incensed to learn that planned maintenance around power lines in the so-called “ecological gift” area of the Pines resulted in the felling of mature pine trees, with leaders suggesting changes are needed to Hydro Quebec’s communications protocol.
Urbanization plan sparks controversy
The adoption of an urbanization plan passed by Oka Council earlier this month was merely a formality, according to the city’s mayor, but it set off a firestorm online after an unsigned letter circulated in the Village area suggested it had sealed a housing development at the edge of the Pines.
Golden Star accused of violating court order
Barry Bonspille, owner of the Golden Star cannabis dispensary, has pleaded not guilty to contempt of court following allegations that he repeatedly violated the safeguard order banning work filling in the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains.
Students say shé:kon to the future
More than 150 family members, community members, elders, and language learners gathered to celebrate and honour the graduating cohort of the Ratiwennenhá:wi Kanien’kéha language immersion program over the weekend.
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February 26, 2026Kanesatake marks Pink Shirt Day
Students and staff donned pink apparel for Pink Shirt Day at Ratihén:te High School and Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School this past week.
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February 26, 2026Station hosts annual general meeting
This next fiscal year, Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM aims to increase fundraising efforts for a new building and expand radio content, including more shows for francophone listeners.
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February 26, 2026Music in the age of artificial intelligence
Listeners of Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM may be surprised to learn two songs over the airwaves were generated by morning radio show host Sterling Mallette.
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February 26, 2026Students enjoy school carnival
Students enjoyed many fun activities lined up for them at Winter Carnival events at Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School this week.
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February 26, 2026Winter Carnival wraps up
From bubble soccer collisions to quiet paintbrush strokes, this year’s Winter Carnival wrapped up after two weeks of events that brought the community together in big and small ways.
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February 26, 2026Girls’ volleyball gears up for Games
On the eve of Ratihén:te High School’s long-awaited trip to Australia and New Zealand, volleyball coach Jeffrey Nelson squeezed in one final practice before many of his players left for two weeks.
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February 26, 2026Security on agenda at Iroquois Caucus
The Iroquois Caucus will support Kanesatake and other communities in their efforts to crack down on crime in their respective territories, said Serge Simon, caretaker council member of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK).
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February 19, 2026Late civil rights icon’s connection to town
Crossing the Mercier Bridge was no easy feat in September 1990, as the Siege of Kanehsatake wore on, when Kahnawa’kehró:non Mike Bush drove out of the community to pick up civil rights legend Jesse Jackson from the Dorval Airport.
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February 19, 2026Dangerous driving wears on community
Last week, police intercepted a driver speeding more than 40 km/h over the speed limit in Kanesatake, in an incident that only highlights the ever-present issue of excessive speeding in the community.
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February 19, 2026Mayor speaks out after fire chief arrest
Oka mayor Patrick Hardy is calling for more humanity in media reporting and public discourse following reports of the arrest of former Oka fire chief Sylvain Johnson.
