The Pines Reporter
Company explores niobium mining project
The claim owner of a niobium mine in Oka has assembled a team of experts to explore the possibility of restoring the site and building an underground operation, but the company is already facing political resistance in its latest effort to try and bring the valuable metal to market.
Suspect charged in homicide
A man has been charged in connection with an alleged homicide after a body was found in a hole at The Brothers last month, shocking the community.
Kanesatake bracing for parties at local shops
Every year, summer weather brings strawberry juice, lake swims, and walks in the aromatic Pines for Kanehsata’kehró:non.
Three names arrested in raids released
Three people were charged following a collaborative police raid targeting trafficking of illegal firearms in Kanesatake, Oka and Mascouche on June 17, according to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP).
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February 13, 2026Caretakers mull ‘ecological gift’ cases
The caretaker council of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) is considering how much they can intervene in the years-old, ongoing court cases involving Pines land, while a judge has decided to defer a case because of Kanesatake’s governance status.
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February 13, 2026Oka appoints interim fire director
The municipality of Oka announced the appointment of an interim director at its fire department on Tuesday following the arrest of Oka fire chief Sylvain Johnson during the weekend.
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February 13, 2026Lacrosse registrations open
Lacrosse registrations for the Kanehsatà:ke Warriors team are underway until March 9 at the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC).
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February 13, 2026Drafted to D1 football
Many athletes can only thank their coaches for giving them the skills they need to achieve a win. But for Lawrence Nicholas, who was recruited by the Cégep Garneau Division 1 Élans football team this month, his brother Samuel Nicholas has made all the difference.
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February 13, 2026Bubble soccer kicks off
The first week of the Winter Carnival is in full swing, and Wednesday night welcomed all ages to participate in a curious game of bubble soccer.
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February 5, 2026Attack at local business
Two minors were arrested on Tuesday morning in Kanesatake and could face charges of armed assault, according to the Surete du Quebec (SQ).
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February 5, 2026Tense atmosphere amid incidents
An attack outside Triple 7 this week that led to the arrest of two teenagers is only the latest in a succession of criminal incidents so far this year.
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February 5, 2026Kanesatake schools welcome Midwinter
Students and staff from Ratihén:te High School and Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School celebrated Midwinter at the elementary school on Thursday, February 5.
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February 5, 2026Baby boy born at Tekontaterièn:tare
On January 30 at 12:16 p.m., Arlo Geronimo Wakatshennón:ni Monteith became the third baby and first boy born in the Tekontaterièn:tare Multigenerational Center for Women’s Wellness in Kanesatake.
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February 5, 2026Winter Carnival is here!
The days are getting longer, and while it’s been a cold winter this year, the time to celebrate the season and community has arrived with the Winter Carnival, kicking off Monday.
