# local journalism (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover local journalism. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why authorities say the Fresno prosecutor stabbing was targeted](https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-prosecutor-stabbing-targeted-2016-case/) _2026-08-21 · Denine Currie · The Business Journal_ The man accused of stabbing a senior Fresno County prosecutor in Courthouse Park specifically targeted an attorney who had prosecuted The post Why authorities say the Fresno prosecutor stabbing was targeted appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking](https://thebusinessjournal.com/trump-announces-plan-to-lower-beef-prices-but-ranchers-and-some-republicans-are-already-balking/) _2026-08-21 · SEUNG MIN KIM and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press · The Business Journal_ (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that his administration will allow more beef to be temporarily imported into the The post Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [NCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits](https://thebusinessjournal.com/ncaa-gets-win-in-court-on-5-year-eligibility-rule-but-this-is-hardly-the-end-of-the-lawsuits/) _2026-08-21 · EDDIE PELLS-AP National Writer · The Business Journal_ (AP) — The NCAA notched an important win in federal court Friday over its much-disputed five-year eligibility rule, though it The post NCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure](https://thebusinessjournal.com/us-stocks-rise-even-as-the-bond-market-applies-more-pressure/) _2026-08-21 · STAN CHOE-AP Business Writer · The Business Journal_ (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Friday and trimmed their losses from a shaky week. That was even though the bond The post US stocks rise, even as the bond market applies more pressure appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council did not approve Brantford and Six Nations Elected Council Boundary Lands agreement](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/haudenosaunee-confederacy-chiefs-council-did-not-authorize-brantford-and-six-nations-elected-council-boundary-lands-agreement/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Lynda Powless Editor The Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) says a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Brantford and Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) over the “Brantford Boundary Lands” attempts to reduce the HCCC’s relationship to its unsurrendered lands. The HCCC statement, issued late Friday, says it did not authorize the agreement, is not a party to it and has not seen… ## [In California’s biggest cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns](https://thebusinessjournal.com/in-californias-biggest-cities-turners-outdoorsman-is-a-top-source-of-crime-guns/) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Mendelson for The Trace · The Business Journal_ This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Turner’s Outdoorsman on Mohawk Street in Bakersfield, California, sits on a The post In California’s biggest cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws](https://thebusinessjournal.com/ai-literacy-schools-classroom-use/) _2026-08-21 · JOCELYN GECKER and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press · The Business Journal_ Artificial intelligence chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere, but to prepare for the new school year, a group The post Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flaws appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after California’s deadliest modern avalanche](https://thebusinessjournal.com/backcountry-guide-company-faces-150k-in-fines-after-californias-deadliest-modern-avalanche/) _2026-08-21 · OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press · The Business Journal_ (AP) — California workplace safety officials have fined a guide company that was leading backcountry skiers down a mountain in The post Backcountry guide company faces $150K in fines after California’s deadliest modern avalanche appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [She just wanted to call her mother. 118 years later, it’s still in the family](https://thebusinessjournal.com/ponderosa-family-legacy-award-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Hensley · The Business Journal_ The Business Journal’s Family Owned Business Awards (FOBA) honor multigenerational companies across Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties. Eight companies The post She just wanted to call her mother. 118 years later, it’s still in the family appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Executive Profile: Phong Yang’s journey from refugee to Fresno State leader](https://thebusinessjournal.com/phong-yang-fresno-state-executive-profile/) _2026-08-21 · Business Journal staff · The Business Journal_ Phong Yang’s connection to Fresno State began long before he became the university’s vice president of student affairs and enrollment The post Executive Profile: Phong Yang’s journey from refugee to Fresno State leader appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EgOpzc9jE8Z0) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [Fresno-based Icon Lending gets new president](https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-based-icon-lending-gets-new-president/) _2026-08-21 · Dylan Gonzales · The Business Journal_ Trumark Homes has named Marcus Murphy as president of Icon Lending, its affiliated mortgage brokerage based in Fresno. Murphy succeeds The post Fresno-based Icon Lending gets new president appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [People returning to Kashechewan after 8-month evacuation](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/people-returning-to-kashechewan-after-8-month-evacuation/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com KASHECHEWAN — As hundreds of people return to their James Bay community, leaders are pushing to restart talks about permanently relocating it. Tyson Wesley, executive director of Kashechewan First Nation, said the homecoming has brought a mix of relief, happiness and grief for residents who have spent months living in hotels… ## [Six Nations Police seize drugs and weapons in Caledonia search](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/108072/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ (OHSWEKEN, ON) – August 20, 2026 – Two men are facing drugs and weapons charges after the Six Nations Police Drug Enforcement Unit launched “Project Flight” seizing suspected cocaine, firearms and more after a search of a Caledonia residence . The drug trafficking investigation was launched at a residence on Santos Drive in Caledonia, Ontario. Six Nations Police said two adult males were taken… ## [Studies show year-round shipping potential from Port of Churchill](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/studies-show-year-round-shipping-potential-from-port-of-churchill/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says studies showing year-round shipping potential from the Port of Churchill boost the case for expanding the Arctic deepsea port. “This breakthrough means we can stop asking if year-round shipping from Churchill is possible,” Kinew said in a statement Friday. He said the studies address a key concern from shippers and will help attract investment. “Now is the… ## [Northern patients call for overhaul of Ontario travel grant](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/northern-patients-call-for-overhaul-of-ontario-travel-grant/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Pam Fedack, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Kenora Miner & News For many people in northwestern Ontario, seeing a specialist begins with a road trip. It can mean hundreds of kilometres behind the wheel, an overnight hotel stay and meals away from home — sometimes while the patient is undergoing cancer treatment or dealing with a different life-threatening illness. A group of northern… ## [National monument marking LGBTQ+ persecution unveiled in Ottawa](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/national-monument-marking-lgbtq-persecution-unveiled-in-ottawa/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Dylan Robertson Victims of state prosecution hope Canada’s new national monument for LGBTQ+ people will be a place to learn, grieve and celebrate. The monument officially opened Thursday morning in Ottawa, just west of Parliament Hill. “We’re telling the stories of what happened to so many of us, and making sure that Canadians know this is a time we should never return to,” said Michelle… ## [N.S. fishers plan appeal after court dismisses lobster treaty rights case](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/n-s-fishers-plan-appeal-after-court-dismisses-lobster-treaty-rights-case/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ A group representing commercial fishers in Nova Scotia says it plans to appeal after a court ruled it does not have standing to pursue a case involving Indigenous fishing rights. The Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance was asking the court to rule that members of the Sipekne’katik First Nation do not have a treaty right to fish lobster out of season without commercial licenses. It claimed the… ## [Council protects ALR land from 10-unit subdivision](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/council-protects-alr-land-from-10-unit-subdivision/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Keith Lacey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Penticton Herald Penticton council has rejected moving forward with a proposed 10-unit subdivision on a parcel of land that has long been home to a peach orchard on land located in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) on Pineview Road in Penticton. The family that owns the property at 610 Pineview Road had applied to exclude a portion of their… ## [‘You saved a lot of our people’: Four syilx Nation members honoured for contributions](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/you-saved-a-lot-of-our-people-four-syilx-nation-members-honoured-for-contributions/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Aaron Hemens, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews With her family, colleagues and community surrounding her, an emotional nkwancinem Kim Montgomery was gifted a special fox pelt to honour her 20 years of service with the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA). A key and dedicated member of ONA’s wellness team, nkwancinem was honoured by her colleagues in her home community of the Lower… ## [N.L. government announces Team Labrador to secure economic benefits from energy deal](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/n-l-government-announces-team-labrador-to-secure-economic-benefits-from-energy-deal/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it wants to make sure Labradorians benefit from the province’s proposed multibillion-dollar energy deal with Quebec. The province has appointed three members of the provincial legislature to serve on a new team with a mandate to ensure the peninsula can capitalize on the deal. The two provinces’ public utility companies have proposed the construction… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IcGqVF9l6FuB) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [Province announces $2.2 million for community environmental projects](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/province-announces-2-2-million-for-community-environmental-projects/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Paige Morgan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, River Valley Sun Western New Brunswick organizations included in funding More than $2.2 million is being distributed among 45 community-based projects across central and western New Brunswick through the Environmental Trust Fund. “Our government remains committed to supporting projects that deliver meaningful, lasting benefits for communities… ## [150 Years of Treaty 6](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/150-years-of-treaty-6/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder In 1876, First Nations and the Crown entered into Treaty 6 at Fort Carlton on August 23rd. Commemorative events for the 150th anniversary are scheduled from August 20 to 23, 2026, at Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park, and the original parchment will be on display. The original manuscript of Treaty 6, rarely displayed… ## [First Nation-led pilot turns forestry waste into foam with federal backing](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/first-nation-led-pilot-turns-forestry-waste-into-foam-with-federal-backing/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Canada’s National Observer As wildfires burn through BC forests, a First Nation is demonstrating what can be done with any damaged or leftover wood by turning it into biodegradable packaging and building insulation. Reg Ogen, a Wet’suwet’en leader who has been hearing helicopters over his Penticton home as crews fight a major wildfire near… ## [Six Nations Elected Council facing community storm over “secret” Brantford boundry lands MOU](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/six-nations-elected-council-facing-community-storm-over-secret-brantford-boundry-lands-mou/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ Mayor Kevin Davis and Six Nations Elected Chief-Sherri-Lyn Hill sign what Brantford Mayor Davis called a “secret” MOU over “Boundry Lands “development . (Supplied Photo) By Lynda Powless Editor SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER-After facing a storm of community anger Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC) is trying to cool the fires claiming it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of… ## [Calgary police officer charged in shooting death of Stoney Nakoda man will go to trial](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/calgary-police-officer-charged-in-shooting-death-of-stoney-nakoda-man-will-go-to-trial/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – A Calgary police officer will stand trial for the shooting deaths of two men, including one from Îyârhe (Stoney) Nakoda First Nation, after an eight-day preliminary hearing determined there is enough evidence to move the case forward. Craig Stothard is facing two counts of second-degree murder after a… ## [Mînî Thnî skateboard program empowering youth, looks to revamp community park](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/mini-thni-skateboard-program-empowering-youth-looks-to-revamp-community-park/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Leah Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Rocky Mountain Outlook ÎYÂRHE NAKODA – On Wednesday nights in Mînî Thnî, you’ll find Mark Kaquitts and River Holloway at the skatepark. Holloway can land a mean ollie and makes a kickflip look easy but the skaters aren’t there for themselves, they’re there for the youth. “I’m using skateboarding as a tool for the youth’s hearts,” said… ## [B.C., federal governments announce $106.5 million investment for new fisheries fund](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/b-c-federal-governments-announce-106-5-million-investment-for-new-fisheries-fund/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ The British Columbia and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five years to help restore salmon habitat and to support the province’s fish and seafood sectors. The governments say in a joint news release that the money will be allocated through the new British Columbia Fisheries Fund. The fund aims to support the conservation and recovery of wild Pacific… ## [Ontario First Nation evacuated for second time this summer as nursing station flooded](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/21/ontario-first-nation-evacuated-for-second-time-this-summer-as-nursing-station-flooded-2/) _2026-08-21 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Maan Alhmidi Neskantaga First Nation had to be evacuated again after a sewage flood at the community’s only nursing station, the northern Ontario community’s chief said on Thursday. Gary Quisess said Neskantaga residents had to leave the community earlier this month for the second time this summer, just days after they returned home following a wildfire evacuation. “It’s not a good feeling to… ## [The People on the Move 8/21/2026](https://thebusinessjournal.com/the-people-on-the-move-8-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · The Business Journal_ Education Kurt Dragomanovich, a science educator at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Fresno, has been selected for Society for The post The People on the Move 8/21/2026 appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Executive Profile: Constance Peters](https://thebusinessjournal.com/executive-profile-constance-peters/) _2026-08-21 · The Business Journal_ Constance Peters Executive Director Magnolia Crossing What we do: We provide personal care and supportive services to seniors who need The post Executive Profile: Constance Peters appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BnIQp9myZEmP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [The Business Journal 8.21.26](https://thebusinessjournal.com/the-business-journal-8-21-26/) _2026-08-21 · The Business Journal_ Read the April 17th, 2026 edition of The Business Journal! The post The Business Journal 8.21.26 appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Public Notices 8/21/2026](https://thebusinessjournal.com/public-notices-8-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · The Business Journal_ Trustee NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No.: 25-320919 A.P.N.: 410-221-07 Property Address.: 2047 E PALO ALTO AVENUE, FRESNO, CA The post Public Notices 8/21/2026 appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Fresno prosecutor stabbed in Courthouse Park while filming judicial campaign ad](https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-prosecutor-stabbed-courthouse-park/) _2026-08-21 · Gabriel Dillard · The Business Journal_ The senior deputy district attorney was on break from shooting a television commercial for a Fresno County Superior Court candidate The post Fresno prosecutor stabbed in Courthouse Park while filming judicial campaign ad appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [The bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lower](https://thebusinessjournal.com/wall-street-oil-prices-treasury-yields/) _2026-08-20 · STAN CHOE-AP Business Writer · The Business Journal_ The relief that swept the bond market just a day earlier disappeared on Thursday as oil prices, worries about high The post The bond market swings back to worries and knocks US stocks lower appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone](https://thebusinessjournal.com/hawaii-tropical-storm-hurricane-lala/) _2026-08-20 · JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and HOLLY RAMER Associated Press · The Business Journal_ Communities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system The post Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races](https://thebusinessjournal.com/data-centers-midterm-election-opposition/) _2026-08-20 · JESSE BEDAYN, MARC LEVY and SCOTT BAUER Associated Press · The Business Journal_ President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic The post Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [From fairgrounds to hotels, Valley meeting venues offer room to gather](https://thebusinessjournal.com/central-valley-meeting-facilities-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Business Journal staff · The Business Journal_ The Central San Joaquin Valley has more meeting and event facilities represented on The Business Journal’s latest list, and the The post From fairgrounds to hotels, Valley meeting venues offer room to gather appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says](https://thebusinessjournal.com/eric-swalwell-federal-investigation/) _2026-08-20 · ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press · The Business Journal_ Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation The post Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Manitoba premier questions reliability of trade deal with erratic Trump](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/manitoba-premier-questions-reliability-of-trade-deal-with-erratic-trump-2/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Ian Bickis Manitoba’s premier says he is open to returning U.S. booze to provincial shelves but wonders how reliable any deal will be with a U.S. president known for breaking his word. Wab Kinew made the comments on Winnipeg radio station 680 CJOB Thursday morning as Canada and the United States work to finalize a new trade deal to ward off further punishing tariffs on Canadian goods. It… ## [New docuseries on Arctic life premieres next month on APTN](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/new-docuseries-on-arctic-life-premieres-next-month-on-aptn/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Terry Uyarak is an acclaimed Inuk singer/songwriter who has also worked as a performer and artistic director of an Inuit circus troupe. Even with all that entertainment experience under his belt, Uyarak, who lives in Igloolik, a hamlet in Nunavut, was nervous during one of his recent gigs. Uyarak is featured in the first… ## [Amazon opens third Visalia distribution hub, adding 600 jobs](https://thebusinessjournal.com/amazon-third-visalia-distribution-hub-600-jobs/) _2026-08-20 · John Lindt · The Business Journal_ Amazon confirmed this week that its third Visalia distribution hub launched Sunday and has begun operations, with hiring still underway. The post Amazon opens third Visalia distribution hub, adding 600 jobs appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [New color rules take effect for Madera commercial properties](https://thebusinessjournal.com/madera-commercial-building-color-standards/) _2026-08-20 · Dylan Gonzales · The Business Journal_ New exterior color standards are now in effect for commercial properties in Madera, requiring property owners to choose from a The post New color rules take effect for Madera commercial properties appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Major industrial lease, property sales lead Fresno-area commercial deals](https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-commercial-real-estate-leases-sales/) _2026-08-20 · Business Journal staff · The Business Journal_ A nearly 50,000-square-foot industrial lease and two Fresno property sales led the latest round of commercial real estate activity reported The post Major industrial lease, property sales lead Fresno-area commercial deals appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Bulle, Fresno’s newest high-end restaurant, loses its head chef – and faces multiple wage complaints](https://thebusinessjournal.com/bulle-executive-chef-exits-wage-claims/) _2026-08-20 · Vince Mancini with Fresnoland · The Business Journal_ Just five months removed from their buzzy grand opening, the executive chef at Fresno’s newest high-end restaurant is out. Max The post Bulle, Fresno’s newest high-end restaurant, loses its head chef – and faces multiple wage complaints appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Manitoba teacher commissioner received 94 complaints in 15 months, report reveals](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/manitoba-teacher-commissioner-received-94-complaints-in-15-months-report-reveals/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press Ninety-four complaints about teacher misconduct were flagged in the 15 months after Manitoba set up an independent office to regulate the profession. Commissioner Noni Classen has released a summary of the allegations brought to her attention and findings of investigations undertaken between January 2025 and March 2026.… ## [Native House board reinstated by Quebec Registrar](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/native-house-board-reinstated-by-quebec-registrar/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Quebec Enterprise Registrar has reinstated the former board of directors at the Native House, according to a decision that was issued in June. Richard Ruest, President of the Native House, described the decision as a crucial step in restoring normal governance to the museum. “This decision restores the legitimacy of the… ## [Crown wants jail for man guilty of sharing disturbing images](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/crown-wants-jail-for-man-guilty-of-sharing-disturbing-images/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Provincial Court judge in Prince George has reserved decision on the sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography and bestiality. After an Aug. 6 hearing, Judge David Simpkin sent Crown and defence lawyers to court schedulers to arrange a one-hour hearing to decide how long Andy Junior Leslie… ## [Prince George company sues developer of wood pellet plant](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/prince-george-company-sues-developer-of-wood-pellet-plant/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince George Citizen A Prince George construction company says it is owed $1.7 million after working to dismantle the former Canfor Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plant in Fort Nelson. JDT Construction Ltd. filed a notice of civil claim in BC Supreme Court’s Prince George registry on July 30, claiming Peak North America Construction Ltd. and Peak… ## [Nunavik partners with Cité Joie to provide temporary housing](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/nunavik-partners-with-cite-joie-to-provide-temporary-housing/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services has partnered with a non-profit to provide Nunavimmiut living with disability, autism or mental health conditions the opportunity to stay at a camp outside Quebec City that meets their needs. The agreement with Cité Joie covers respite stays for up to one month and… ## [BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted](https://theturtleislandnews.com/index.php/2026/08/20/bc-prosecution-service-says-appeal-not-viable-after-man-accused-of-murder-acquitted/) _2026-08-20 · Lynda Powless · The Turtle Island News_ By Darryl Greer The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of killing 33-year-old Vanessa Terry isn’t viable, after a judge tossed out incriminating statements made to police due to “degrading and humiliating” treatment by investigators after the man’s arrest. Terry, a mother of three, was found dead in her home on the Seabird Island First Nation reserve near Agassiz,…