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 16, 2026Education Council honours Linda Simon
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) marked its 40th anniversary by honouring key figures who helped transform Indigenous education, including longtime educator and advocate Linda Simon.
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April 9, 2026Water levels in check for now
As spring temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team said there is currently no significant risk of flooding, but community members are advised to be cautious as water levels may still increase.
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April 9, 2026First-ever education director conference
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) hosted an inaugural Director’s Gathering in Laval for education directors from different Indigenous communities to share insights, learn new strategies, and improve educational management.
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April 9, 2026Indian taco madness
Last week Ratihén:te High School continued a long-standing tradition while drawing community support as volunteers, staff, and students came together to raise funds for its graduating class by selling Indian tacos.
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April 9, 2026Three trophies in dek hockey
It was by chance that Selena Kaniehtiiostha Beauvais was invited to play competitively on a dek hockey team for the second time.
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April 9, 2026Local player heading to provincials
The Laurentides Mistral girls’ U12B hockey team headed into the regional finals against another Mistral team that had thrice beat them in previous tournaments.
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April 2, 2026Kanesatake security finds temp funding
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has secured temporary funding for Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS), prolonging the security team service past the March 31 end date of a federal five-year fund.
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April 2, 2026Council hires interim executive director
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has hired François Lapointe as interim executive director to manage administrative tasks on council and help support the three caretaker council members who are managing ongoing projects.
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April 2, 2026High-speed train engagement session
A community engagement session gathered opinions of Kanehsata’kehró:non on Alto, a major high-speed train project set to run through ancestral Mohawk land, to help inform the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) and Alto representatives on the community’s position.
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April 2, 2026Testing the limits in the cage
A young fighter stepped into the cage with fear, adrenaline, and the simple goal of seeing how far he could go.
