Mayor of Faro, Yukon, hopes surplus housing attracts new residents to town
While many people across the Yukon struggle to find affordable housing, the mayor of Faro says people should consider moving
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Infrastructure, security focus at Arctic Summit in Yukon
Canadian Rangers embark on 4,500-km journey from Herschel Island on Yukon’s north slope to Churchill, Man. From a 4,500-kilometre journey
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Nunavik residents rally against alcohol and drugs, amid rising rates of violence
By Samuel Wat Numbers ‘worrying’, says Nunavik Police Service’s interim chief Jean-François Bernier New police figures show violent crimes in
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Nunavut gov’t says no police resources will be used on federal gun buyback program
By Samuel Wat All 3 territories have expressed opposition to the program The Nunavut government says it will not be
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Pharmacists say they’re shouldering a growing share of the Yukon’s health care burden
Territorial government says it’s considering expanding scope of practice for pharmacists Pharmacists say they’re taking on a bigger role in
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New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
The federal government announced another step Thursday toward a potential energy and trade corridor through northern Manitoba and the Arctic.
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N.W.T. leaders say Ottawa is underfunding Indigenous health-care program by millions
By Devon Tredinnick Health minister says Non-Insured Health Benefits funding shortfall was $13 million in 2024/25 year A federal program
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Northerners want changes to programs across Inuit Nunangat – not just more federal money
By Samuel Wat Federal gov’t to announce changes to Inuit Child First Initiative in coming weeks Ottawa’s new investments in
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Meet some of the people working to bring back the Yukon Quest in 2027
By Tori Fitzpatrick The iconic sled dog race was cancelled last month after a tumultuous few years When veteran musher
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Ottawa will fund first Inuit-led university as part of major announcement for Inuit communities
Funding also includes $115M for Inuit Child First Initiative, $27M for tuberculosis eradication Ottawa will provide $50 million to help
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On eve crushing new EU sanctions, Moscow ratifies LNG deal with Beijing
Russian legislators have rubber-stamped a cooperation agreement with China on the Yamal LNG project. Russia’s State Duma has ratified a
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Transport company seeks better N.W.T. infrastructure amid road closures, climate crisis
By Saloni Bhugra N.W.T. gov’t says it’s trying to keep up but needs more money from Ottawa After 25 years
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Resource extraction projects, dwindling sea ice power Arctic shipping surge
Arctic ship traffic distances have doubled over the last 12 years as sea ice continues to decline said a new
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Canadian Red Cross to assist in Nunavik’s fight against tuberculosis
By Samuel Wat Nunavik’s health board says support from the Quebec government has been inadequate The Nunavik Regional Board of
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Yukon gov’t opens up more commercial wood lots, with more on the way
One harvester says changes may come too late to save his business Many of Yukon’s commercial wood harvesters have raised
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