Polar bear attacks and injures skier in Nunavut national park
Skier receiving treatment at health centre in Pangnirtung after incident on Thursday A skier has been rescued from Auyuittuq National Park near
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Environmental assessment ordered for Imperial’s closure plan for Norman Wells
Review of final closure plan is the third EA ordered for Norman Wells operation A northern review board has ordered an
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The numbers are in on this season’s massive N.W.T. winter fuel resupply
‘One of the most complex operations we’ve undertaken in recent memory’: Minister Vince McKay The N.W.T. government shipped more than
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Memorial University won’t recognize NunatuKavut in new Indigenous verification policy
By Abby Cole NunatuKavut President Todd Russell says it’s an attack on the community The NunatuKavut Community Council says it’s willing to
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Poll workers helicopter over Yukon River so West Dawson residents can vote
The ice bridge connecting West Dawson to Dawson City, Yukon closed two weeks ago Poll workers had to get creative to ensure
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Residential school survivors reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis
By Jackie McKay WARNING: This story contains details of experiences at residential schools. The first time Piita Irniq was on
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Transport issues delay school portables to Colville Lake, N.W.T., says gov’t
By Nadeer Hashmi Territory says much-needed units likely won’t arrive in community until next winter Transportation and logistical issues are
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5 projects vie for $1M Arctic Inspiration Prize
Five projects from across the North have been named finalists for a $1-million investment through the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize.
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Frozen pipe forces Puvirnituq, Que., residents to go days without water delivery
By Samuel Wat Residents in Puvirnituq, Que., are being forced to go days without water being delivered, due to a
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Nunavut Quest competitors set off from Pond Inlet
Dog sled journey from Pond Inlet to Igloolik is expected to take one week Eight mushers started the Nunavut Quest
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Haines Junction should consider paid fire chief, says report from village staff
Report suggests hiring full-time chief who doubles as protective services head The Village of Haines Junction in the Yukon could
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Service providers disagree about who should get a subsidy for internet in the North
By Jocelyn Shepel CRTC currently reviewing submissions and feedback about subsidy announced earlier this year The CRTC says it’s still
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‘I feel pretty badass’: Indigenous women dive into welding at Aurora College
By Carla Ulrich Red Seal welder leading the course says participants’ growth so far is ‘remarkable’ A new welding workshop
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Yukon lawyer says N.W.T.’s eviction law for drug dealers could be unconstitutional
SCAN Act among three Justice department proposals to make N.W.T. communities safer The N.W.T. Department of Justice is planning public
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Increase in dental travel to Yellowknife likely to continue: N.W.T. health minister
Elder says 1-hour dental appointment required nearly 3 days away from home recently N.W.T.’s minister of health says there’s no
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