New Trial begins for Iqaluit man charged with sexual assault

by John Van Dusen

A trial in a sexual assault case began Monday at the Nunavut Court of Justice in Iqaluit, after the court sheriff was sent out onto the streets to round up members of the public to fill the remaining spots on the jury.

Alcohol may have been factor in Inuvik 6-plex blaze, says housing corp

by David Thurton

The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation suspects alcohol may have been a factor in a fire that consumed a six-plex apartment building in Inuvik, N.W.T., on Saturday.

We're trying our best, say Yukon officials about rural mental health care

The Yukon government is trying its best to provide adequate mental health services to people living in rural communities, a government spokesperson said. Some rural Yukoners say they're desperate for better care.

Photos Yukon photographer's photos shine in international contest

by Paul Tukker

Yukon photographer Peter Mather did not expect to win a prize in a prestigious international photo contest, and he definitely did not expect to win three.

Iqaluit digs out after longest blizzard this year

by Nick Murray

Iqalummiut returned to work Monday, but municipal and territorial governments are trying to figure out where communication broke down after GN officials called its employees into work, after Iqaluit officials told residents to stay off the roads.

4 things First Nations are watching for in federal budget

by Tim Fontaine

When the Liberal government's first federal budget is revealed on Tuesday, First Nation leaders will be watching with anticipation.

Nunavut, N.W.T. senators still owe thousands in expenses

by Katherine Barton

The senators representing Nunavut and the Northwest Territories still owe thousands of dollars each in senate expenses. The N.W.T. Senator, Nick Sibbeston, owes more than $26,000; Nunavut Senator Dennis Patterson has to repay more than $13,000.

Disgruntled owner puts Inuvik's Mad Trapper bar up for sale

Rick Adams, the owner of Inuvik's Mad Trapper bar, says it's clear residents don't want the bar in town, after many opposed his bid to open on Sundays.

Proposed railway through Yukon and Alaska ready for feasibility study

A proposed northern railway that would carry petroleum products from Alberta to an Alaskan port is projected to cost at least $28 billion, according to a recently released pre-feasibility study.

State-of-the-art Arctic research vessel may be named 'Boaty McBoatface'

by Garrett Hinchey

British organizers seeking public input on the naming of a new Arctic research ship may have gotten more than they bargained for, with 'RRS Boaty McBoatface' emerging as the people's choice.

Nunavik village grieving 5 youth suicides in 3 months

by Catou MacKinnon

Since December, five people under the age of 25 have taken their own lives in Kuujjuaq. Veteran Inuk Senator Charlie Watt is encouraging young people in his home town to reach out for help if they need it.

Iqaluit arena gets solar panels to offset energy costs

The city of Iqaluit has a new way to save on the power bill at its Arctic Winter Games arena - the complex has recently had 40 solar panels installed.

Yukon ski team has home advantage in Haywood Ski Nationals

Annah Hanthorn is part of the 40-member Yukon ski team racing on home turf this week. 'It's really exciting,' said the 20-year-old. 'I've never raced at home before, especially for nationals.'

Kennady Diamonds to spend $25M on N.W.T. exploration in 2016

by Guy Quenneville

Kennady Diamonds says it has made another promising find at its Kennady North diamond exploration project 280 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife.

2nd weekend fire destroys industrial buildings in Inuvik

A fire on Willow Road in Inuvik's industrial area destroyed a group of trailers on Sunday. A fire on Saturday destroyed a six-plex on Bonnetplume Road.

Wanted: Expo '86 memorabilia from N.W.T. pavilion

It's been 30 years since Expo '86, but a Yellowknife man wants to bring the northern treasures from the world fair back to life. Dave Kellett is on a treasure hunt, specifically for memorabilia from the N.W.T. pavilion at the Vancouver event.

'Snow is mostly gone and everything is brown': Canada's first day of spring, in photos

by Haydn Watters

It's the first day of spring. That means warmer temperatures, blooming flowers and summer are on the way. But that's not quite the case in every part of the country. Here's what the start of spring looks like across Canada.

Is that white paint?! Raven poop decorates Yellowknife buildings

A few buildings in downtown Yellowknife are in a poopy situation. They've been seriously splattered in raven feces for weeks.

​'Locavores' driving Yukon grassroots food production

by Karen McColl

More and more Yukoners want to grow backyard veggies and raise their own chickens, according to an agricultural expert. The desire to eat local is creating a demand for more community gardens, courses and workshops.

Video Happy 1st day of spring from snowy Iqaluit

People in Iqaluit are digging out their homes and cars today, after a blizzard that raged more than 48 hours.

Fire destroys 6-plex apartment building in Inuvik

A fire at 22 Bonnetplume Road in Inuvik has destroyed a residential six-plex. A town official says the residents escaped unharmed.

How CBC's 'real name' commenting policy could work

by Justin Li

French-language Radio-Canada has required users to provide their full name and an email when they register to submit comments since 2011. Will CBC's forthcoming "real name" commenting policy be similar?

Iqaluit blizzard winds down, water service restored

The city of Iqaluit suspended municipal services Saturday morning.

40-year friendship with prince brings Norman Wells outfitter to Buckingham Palace

A nearly 40-year journey that started on a high school trip down the Coppermine River in the Northwest Territories brought a Norman Wells outfitter to Buckingham Palace earlier this month.

Proposed U.S. Arctic drilling leases 'a violation of Canada's Arctic sovereignty'

by Chris Windeyer

A proposal for new oil and gas drilling leases in the Beaufort Sea could re-ignite a long-simmering border dispute between the United States and Canada.

Video National ski competition starts today in Whitehorse

by Cheryl Kawaja

Skiers from across Canada have descended on Whitehorse as the city plays host to one of the biggest Nordic events of the year.

Photos Your North: Best reader photos for the week of March 14

Aurora Borealis take center stage in our gallery this week, as our readers sent in fantastic photos of the Northern Lights from across the territories.

'A little added comfort': Nunavut upgrades SPOT devices

The Nunavut government is set to replace 500 SPOT devices throughout the territory over the next two years. The new GPS devices are considered safer and more convenient than the older model.

Yukon gets $6M for sewage, road projects

Six Yukon communities, including Whitehorse, will benefit from federal infrastructure money. About $5 million in joint-funding infrastructure projects was announced today.

Parks Canada announces money for Franklin ship visitor centre in Nunavut

Parks Canada announced $16.9 million over five years in funding Thursday for the investigation into Franklin expedition ships and for a visitor and field research centre in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut.

Yellowknife RCMP seek public's help in finding missing man

Trong Phuoc Do, 40, was last seen March 10 in the downtown area.

Canadian North apologizes for 'miscommunication' that left passenger feeling abandoned

A Canadian North passenger says she's frustrated with the airline after taking an unexpected "tour" of the North. Anne Crawford says the airline told passengers it would return to Ottawa if their plane couldn't land in Iqaluit, but that didn't happen.

Video Northern lights dance over Whitehorse

Green and purple aurora borealis light up the sky over Fish Lake in Yukon.

Financier suing Deepak International accuses company of abusing court process

by Richard Gleeson

A lawsuit between a Bay Street financing firm and Deepak International, the company to whom the Northwest Territories government sold two diamond cutting and polishing plants, is turning nasty.

'I just started to run': Whitehorse woman recounts coyote encounter on city trail

A coyote nipped at Erin Spiewak's legs while she was running on a city trail earlier this week, but she says that hasn't deterred her from running, though she will start carrying bear spray.

Federal funding boost will keep Mamisarvik Healing Centre open in 2016-17

An Ottawa healing centre for Inuit across the country says it will close temporarily and re-open this summer after the federal government announced $1.3 million in funding.

3rd blizzard in 2 weeks forces closures in Iqaluit

by Nick Murray

A third blizzard in two weeks has once again forced businesses and schools in Iqaluit to close. Here's a full list of closures.

Mush! These Labrador sled dogs are so cute you'll stop in your tracks

by Alyson Samson

Lori Pope started with one dog - and ended up with a full dog sled team.

Yukon to spend $150K to study Liard Basin potential

by Heather Avery

The Yukon government is moving ahead with an economic assessment of shale gas development in the Liard Basin even though one analyst says it’s not likely to happen soon.

Yellowknife puts $120K from Housing First initiative toward youth shelter

by Mitch Wiles

The City of Yellowknife's Community Advisory Board on Homelessness has agreed to give a local transitional home and emergency drop-in centre for youth $120,000 of federal funding that was previously earmarked for developing a 'housing first' model for the city's homeless.

Gas wells capped as cleanup continues at N.W.T.'s Pointed Mountain site

by Guy Quenneville

Apache Canada recently capped four long-abandoned natural gas wells north of Fort Liard, N.W.T., and is now planning to treat and remove more than 100,000 cubic metres of contaminated soil from the shuttered Pointed Mountain production site.

'It won't be cheap:' Nunavut plans upgrades for fuel tank farms

by Elyse Skura

The Nunavut government has a multi-million-dollar plan to upgrade the capacity of its aging fuel tanks, while bringing the farms up to federal environmental standards.

Fort Providence dog nearly dies after being caught in snare

The president of the NWT SPCA is warning residents to be careful with traps and snares after a Fort Providence dog nearly died after being caught last week.

Teslin, Yukon, couple warn others not to fall prey to email scam

by Chris Windeyer

Kelly and Sam Johnston are warning their friends and family not to fall victim to a common email scam. And they'd like to reassure people that they most certainly were not robbed at gunpoint in Manila.

Jordin Tootoo nominated for NHL Foundation Player Award

The New Jersey Devils have nominated winger Jordin Tootoo for the 2015 NHL Foundation Player Award, for the outreach work he's done in his hometown of Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.

CBC to require online commenters to use real names

by Nicole Ireland

CBC will ban the use of pseudonyms for readers commenting on stories on the CBC.ca website, the corporation announced Thursday.

Yukon researchers unlock way to track salmon by their DNA

Yukon scientists have unlocked a way to track salmon through traces of DNA the fish leave behind in feces, mucus and flecks of skin.

City of Iqaluit considers raising curling club's rent

by Kieran Oudshoorn

The City of Iqaluit is considering raising the rent for the local curling club.

Iditarod musher recounts terrifying mid-race snowmobile attack

Aliy Zirkle says she was 'terrified' by an hours-long attack by an Alaska man on her dog team during the Iditarod sled dog race last week. The attack killed one of musher Jeff King's dogs and injured members of Zirkle's.

Yukon man sentenced to 4 years for 2 sexual assaults within 24 hours

A man from Pelly Crossing, Yukon, has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for sexually assaulting two young women over a 24-hour period in 2014. WARNING: This story contains details some may find disturbing.