Yukon updates guidelines for managing COVID-19 cases, contacts, PCR testing
Contacts of people who have COVID-19 no longer need to self-isolate but should still monitor for symptoms, according to the
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No sport fishing for salmon on Yukon River again this year, as numbers stay low
It’s become the norm in recent years — the closure of the once-popular recreational and commercial salmon fishery on the
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Fort Liard, Nahanni Butte should be on ‘high alert’ for flooding in coming days, says N.W.T. gov’t
The communities of Fort Liard and Nahanni Butte should be on high alert for possible flooding in the coming days,
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Yukon RCMP lay organized crime charges against 8 people following 6-month investigation
RCMP in Whitehorse say they have significantly disrupted drug trafficking in the territory after a six-month investigation led to the
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Part of Dempster highway closed due to blizzard, June snow showers hit the North
Fort McPherson, N.W.T., got a cool surprise Wednesday morning. Resident Mary Teya said just the other day the hamlet was
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Proposal for road over McIntyre creek stirs concerns from 2 environmental groups
Two local environmental organizations are hoping to stop the proposed construction of a road —which goes through a sensitive ecological
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Arctic expedition commits to recovering sunken truck near Taloyoak, Nunavut
An Arctic expedition that sunk a truck near Taloyoak, Nunavut, has committed to hauling the vehicle out of the ocean
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N.W.T. gov’t agreed to sell its tungsten mining project — and could make $15M from it
The Northwest Territories government has agreed to sell Mactung to Fireweed Zinc Ltd, a private company, and it could make $15 million
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Seven western countries on Arctic Council to resume limited work in forum
The seven western countries on the Arctic Council said Wednesday they will resume work together on some of the forum’s
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Yukon issues flood warning for Pelly River at Ross River
A flood warning was issued for the community of Ross River as the water level in the Pelly River rose
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Nunavut housing minister says COVID-19, costs to blame for 2021 tendering delays
Nunavut’s housing minister says COVID-19 and high costs are why the Nunavut Housing Corporation delayed awarding tenders to build housing
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Tarquti Energy, Hydro-Quebec deal important step towards green energy for Nunavik, Inuit leaders say
MONTREAL, Qc.—Hydro-Quebec and Tarquti Energy Inc. announced a new agreement on Monday to develop green energy across Nunavik, something Inuit
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‘Significant’ amounts of mercury in permafrost threatens Arctic food supply, research says
Speed at which permafrost is releasing toxic metal is still being studied Scientists have long known human activity like burning
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Health minister in Canada’s Northwest Territories responds to report criticizing addictions and recovery services
‘We needed that outside perspective,’ says Julie Green The N.W.T.’s health minister says a federal report criticizing addictions and recovery
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Canadian government rejects Arctic mine’s request for emergency order
Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal ‘will continue to work with partners’ Baffinland will not be granted permission to produce more
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