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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May 28, 2026How Kanien’kéha shapes lives
For years, Kanien’kéha was something Kahontóktha Beauvais heard around her but never fully understood. Her father, grandmother, and members of her family spoke it fluently in conversation that she could barely piece together.
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May 28, 2026Youth makes it to U15 nationals
Kanento:ton Etienne has dreamed of playing high-level lacrosse since he was young, and now he has earned a spot on the Quebec U15 team’s roster in Halifax for the minor box lacrosse nationals in August.
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May 21, 2026Finance statement and funding delays
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake’s (MCK) audited financial statements for the 2024-2025 fiscal year are almost finished, with the council remaining almost a year behind in filing financial statements, while some departments potentially face issues regarding funding until the report is finalized.
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May 21, 2026Crime plan in ‘a matter of days’
A long-awaited provincial action plan to confront a surge of organized crime preying on Indigenous communities like Kanesatake is expected to be announced within two weeks, while something specific to the community is also in the works, The Pines Reporter has learned.
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May 21, 2026Harvesting wild onions responsibly
In the lush undergrowth of Blue Mountain, Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) coordinator Kane Montour sat crouched beside a patch of wild onions, carefully twisting one from the soil, making sure to leave the roots behind to encourage regrowth.
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May 21, 2026Alto survey reveals concerns, opportunity
Survey results regarding Alto, a proposed high-speed train project by the federal government, reveal Kanehsata’kehró:non have many concerns with land claims, and cultural and environmental ramifications the project may bring.
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May 21, 2026Locals compete in First Nations games
Students and staff from Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School travelled to Quebec City with high hopes of collecting a few wins at the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) Inter-School games this week.
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May 21, 2026Great turnout at local radio BBQ fundraiser
A barbeque fundraiser for Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM raised more than $4,500 for the station and its new building fund.
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May 14, 2026Local security pines for two-year fund
The Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) is in the process of acquiring a two-year fund that would increase security staff and give the community 24 hours of security services, among other defensive and safety upgrades.
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May 14, 2026Council presents a path to ‘ecological gift’
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has brought a proposal to the community on a plan to work with a third-party organization to manage Pines land involved in an “ecological gift” land transfer to Kanesatake, to help protect the land from seizure and unregulated development.
