By Emily Blake THE CANADIAN PRESS YELLOWKNIFE- Some northerners are criticizing proposed changes to a bill intended to address gun violence in Canada, saying they are confusing and could negatively affect hunters. The Liberal government proposed an amendment to strengthen Bill C-21 late last month that would enshrine the definition of a prohibited “assault-style” firearm in law, alongside a list of guns it said should be banned. While some have praised the move, critics argue it could affect several rifles and shotguns primarily used for hunting and sport. “That is a bit worrying because it seems to be a lot of creep in the scope of the bill, which doesn’t seem to have been the original intent of it,” said Jonathan Rocheleau, president of the Yellowknife Shooting Club. Rocheleau noted

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