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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March 19, 2026Arrest for planned arson on High Times
Montreal police arrested a resident of Repentigny for allegedly attempting to contract someone to commit arson against High Times, a cannabis shop in Kanesatake.
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March 19, 2026Support and hurdles for Jordan’s Principle
Ottawa has said its commitment of $1.55 billion to extend Jordan’s Principle will bring stability to families, but according to a Kanesatake Health Centre (KHC) coordinator, more needs to be done to improve the program and keep claims from being backlogged.
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March 19, 2026Workplace accident in Kanesatake
A Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) employee suffered a workplace-related accident on March 17, the MCK announced.
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March 19, 2026School registration policies a ‘barrier’
As the school registration period in Kanesatake comes to an end, school staff navigate the restrictions for funding on First Nations students who seek an education in Kanesatake.
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March 19, 2026Fun for all at volleyball
Over 30 Kanehsata’kehró:non competed on March 14 in a volleyball tournament organized by Selena Kaniehtiiostha Beauvais, who is sports and athletics coordinator of the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC).
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March 19, 2026Reconnecting elders, welcoming spring
Nearly 100 elders gathered on Wednesday for the long-anticipated elders’ sugar cabin luncheon at Farsa Sugar Shack.
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March 19, 2026Reptiles at Rotiwennakéhte
The reptiles finally made their way to the Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School last Friday after the event had to be postponed during the Winter Carnival due to illness.
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March 13, 2026Tioweró:ton a source of tension
While the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake seeks community input for policies governing Tioweró:ton, some members of the caretaker council have expressed their opposition to Kahnawake’s approach to governance of the territory.
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March 13, 2026Health Center looks forward
The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) has been busy holding community engagements, inviting residents to share their views on the centre’s services and priorities for the future.
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March 13, 2026Ratihén:te returns from Down Under
Holding koalas, ziplining over a forest, and a tour of the Sydney Opera House are just some of the activities Ratihén:te High School students got to do during their 15-day trip to New Zealand and Australia.
