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 13, 2026New program director for radio station
Tehonie’tathe Douglas Beaver joined Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM as the station’s all-new project coordinator earlier this month.
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March 13, 2026Elders social circle kicks off this month
Kanehsata’kehró:non elders looking to hang out with friends, or meet new ones, can sign up to join a social circle launched by the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) this month.
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March 13, 2026The return of the Eagles
For Kanehsata’kehró:non, lacrosse is more than a sport. It is culture, history, and medicine. This is reflected in the announcement of the revival of the Kanesatake Eagles men’s Senior C team after more than 30 years ago.
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March 13, 2026‘Historic’ joint training includes Kanesatake
For the first time, Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS), First Nations Paramedics (FNP), and the Oka Fire Department participated in a joint emergency response training.
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March 5, 2026Kanesatake security funding at risk
The Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team, the internal security force the community has relied on for the past few years, is on track to run out of funding by the end of the month.
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March 5, 2026Caretaker council admits comms problems
The scarcity of public communications from the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake’s (MCK) caretaker council dissatisfies many in the community.
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March 5, 2026A month for Women’s Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, Tsi Ronterihwanónhnha ne Kanien’kéha Language and Cultural Center is dedicating the entire month of events to celebrating and uplifting women.
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March 5, 2026All about the alpacas
As the alpacas approach their one-year anniversary at Tsontkwahtentionhátie, they have already become one of the farm’s more beloved staples.
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March 5, 2026Security leader bids father farewell
Unexpectedly, during a conversation with an acquaintance, Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) coordinator Kane Montour learned about another splurge of generosity by his father, Ahkwesahsró:non Wayne Stehlin.
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March 5, 2026Locals get results at provincial tournament
Players from Kanesatake had success at the recent Sherbrooke Provincial Female Hockey Tournament.
