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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April 23, 2026Council seeks input on ‘ecological gift’
At a series of upcoming community meetings, the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) will unveil plans to work with a third-party organization that would handle management and ensure better protection of the Pines land involved in an ongoing land transfer to Kanesatake.
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April 23, 2026Kanesatake artist wins Best in Show
The theme of this year’s edition of the Hodinöhsö:ni’ Juried Art Show was “revolutionary peace.” Learning this, local artist Kaysun Oke thought of her daughter.
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April 23, 2026Earth Day school clean-up crew
Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School students helped clean their schoolyards and other areas of Kanesatake for Earth Day.
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April 23, 2026Bucketloads made at bucket drive
Although there was less traffic in the community than in previous years, more money was raised than ever before at a bucket drive by Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM.
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April 16, 2026Rez Potter: A show for sewakwé:kon
The Ratiwennenhá:wi Kanien’kéha language immersion program participated for the first time in the Tetewatierónnion variety show in Kahnawake, presenting a twist on Harry Potter called Rez Potter, including props like giant status cards.
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April 16, 2026New local foster care families list
The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) is creating an official list of Kanehsata’kehró:non foster care families in the community in an effort to keep children who are removed from their families within the community.
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April 16, 2026Community gym takes on fitness challenge
Two Kanesatake Community Fitness (KCF) members credit their training at the Kanesatake gym for achieving a strong finish time in a hyrox fitness challenge in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
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April 16, 2026Police conduct safety checks
Police officers installed a checkpoint and pulled over trucks, including at least one dump truck, on Highway 640 near the Oka Park entry on April 15, as part of a large road safety operation targeting heavy vehicles.
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April 16, 2026Gold for local in volleyball tournament
At first, Kaliyah Wahianon:ron Nelson felt nervous knowing the Lotus Volleyball tournament would be her first competitive volleyball game since November.
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April 16, 2026Bronze title crowns ‘dream’ hockey season
In the provincial hockey tournament, the Laurentides Mistral girls’ U12B-3 hockey team battled an undefeated squad, shutting out their opponents until the end of the second period of the semi-final game.
