Author: Jeremy Zafran

Another weekend, another Mercier Bridge Corridor closure is planned. The 138 will be closed between the Clement exit and the VSP Interchange. That closure is scheduled to start tonight at 10 pm and last until Saturday at 7 am. As well, come Sunday, there will overnight ramp closures with the 138 east up-ramp (from Chateauguay […]

Dr. Suzanne Jones, a mainstay in Kahnàwake at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center for 35 years passed away last night after an illness. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Valerie Diabo is the Director of Nursing and Community care at the KMHC. She worked with Dr. Jones for almost 15 years: “Doctor Jones […]

The Quebec Native Women are planning a gathering at Quebec’s National Assembly and are asking the public for support.  The gathering will occur near to the Quebec Legislature to denounce the existence of racism and systemic discrimination against Indigenous Peoples in the province and more particularly, Native Women. The purpose of the gathering is to […]

A special Community Meeting on Gaming that was scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 30th, to discuss all things gaming with special guests in attendance, has been postponed. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) saying that circumstances beyond their control lead to the decision to postpone, with an alternate date being planned, to be released to […]

In April 2022, iGaming Ontario, a subsidiary of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), launched iGaming allowing private third-party operators to offer online gaming to residents of Ontario. In response, The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has filed a Notice of Application with the Ontario Superior Court challenging iGaming Ontario and the Attorney […]

Maintenance work that would have required alternating closures of the R-138 east up-ramp & R-138 west down-ramp tomorrow Saturday into early Sunday morning has been cancelled by Transports Quebec.

Expect Mercier Bridge overnight lane closures & inspection work tonight. Maintenance work will require the closure of the left lane in both directions on the Mercier Bridge tonight (Thursday) from 10pm until 5am Friday morning. The lane closures will take place in the center of the span as crews install jersey barriers to close off […]

A sewer line repair is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 22nd. Starting at 8am on Owira Road, just west of the tunnel, repairs will be made to the sewer line and that will require the street to be completely closed . The Public Works Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke saying that the work […]

A by-election nomination was held on Saturday with Electoral officer Angus Montour saying that 2 nominees for the ballot will become official, after they clear the verification process. The candidate verification, Montour says, will be confirmed on Wednesday November 23rd, at 12 (Noon).  Unofficially running for the December 3rd position on the Mohawk Council of […]

The Kahnàwake Peacekeepers have been receiving reports of a possible scam from several community members. According to complaints called-in, some residents have received text messages from what appears to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), offering an anti-inflation benefit. The text message identifies the recipients name, correct date of birth and social insurance number. There […]