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 2, 2026These mukluks are made for walkin’
A four-day mukluk-making workshop at the Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm is not only helping participants create cozy winter footwear, but also strengthening community ties and sharing cultural knowledge.
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April 2, 2026Shooting and arrest in Kanesatake
Gun shots were reported at a Kanesatake home, and two suspects were arrested by the Surete du Quebec (SQ) on April 1.
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March 26, 2026Election case expected to start soon
The Federal Court case over Kanesatake’s election process is set to book a date for the hearing, according to court documents, in a case that will decide when and how the community’s next election will occur.
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March 26, 2026What every caretaker councillor is up to
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake caretaker council continues to work under a limited mandate as council and community await the next steps of a Federal Court hearing that will eventually allow for an election.
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March 26, 2026First seeds of the season
The buzz of fluorescent lights fills a quiet room lined with empty shelves, starter trays, and pots. The only movement comes from the soft rattle of onion seeds being poured from packets and softly planted into a tray of soil, some of the first seeds to be planted this year at the Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm.
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March 26, 2026New food bank slated for this year
A new food bank is expected to open this summer at the health center’s Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm to better serve the growing number of community members who need food support.
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March 26, 2026Saint Paddy’s daycare fundraiser finds gold
A lucky Saint Patrick’s Day pancake fundraiser raised more than $800 at the Tsi Rontswa’ta:khwa Early Childhood Center for the children’s trips, toys, and the daycare’s language program.
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March 26, 2026Recording the past for the future
A recording initiative led by the Tsi Ronterihwanónhnha ne Kanien’kéha Language and Cultural Center aims to preserve the voices, stories, and language of elders in Kanesatake for future generations.
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March 26, 2026Oka supports Kanesatake security team
The Municipality of Oka announced that both the municipalities of Oka and Two Mountains and all the townships within them will adopt a resolution in support for funding for the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) at their next council meeting.
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March 19, 2026Funding hopes dimming for security force
Efforts to find new funding from the federal government for the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team before their current program ends on March 31 have been so far unsuccessful, The Pines Reporter has confirmed.mck
