'This is their habitat,' says trapper unconcerned about wolverine sighting near school

by Alex Brockman

Yellowknife residents shouldn’t be alarmed by a recent confirmed sighting of a wolverine wandering near a local school, say environment officials and longtime trapper.

Decision delayed on controversial Dome Road mining proposal in Dawson

by Vic Istchenko

The new Yukon government says it needs more time to consult before ruling on a controversial mining proposal in Dawson City. At stake is the fate of Darrell Carey's 34 placer claims on the east side of the Midnight Dome Road.

N.W.T. premier pitches new highways to federal government

by Mitch Wiles

The N.W.T. premier and the minister of transportation pitched the federal government this week on cabinet’s plan to build more highways in the territory.

Trump shifts stance on climate change, says humans may be causing global warming

President-elect Donald Trump appears to be softening his tone on whether climate change is real and on his stated plans to scrap the recent multinational agreement to limit carbon emissions.

Yukon midwifery regulations promised, but doctors have concerns

by Cheryl Kawaja

The Midwifery Association of the Yukon hopes the new government will move quickly on its promise to regulate and fund midwifery but the territory's doctors have some concerns, and the Yukon Medical Association wants to be part of the discussion.

Man killed in North Canol Road crash was drunk and speeding, coroner says

Kenneth Shore, 21, died in June when he drove off the road and down an embankment.

Review concludes A New Day healing program has found its feet after rough start

A review of a pilot healing program for men who have been violent with their partners concludes that the program is now operating as intended, though it was not doing so for much of the three-year pilot period.

Inuit face long road to jobs as Canadian High Arctic Research Station takes shape

by Kate Kyle

It's still not clear yet how many Inuit will land jobs at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station in Cambridge Bay, once it opens. 'The total number of beneficiaries who applied was a relatively small number,' says the president of Polar Knowledge Canada.

Federal funding boost means better college facility in Iqaluit

The new Nunavut Arctic College facility planned for Iqaluit got a $10 million boost from the federal government Wednesday. The dean of the college says the money is going to mean a bigger and better facility.

Full investigation into baby's death should have happened years ago: Nunavut health director

by John Van Dusen

A full investigation into what happened the night Makibi Timilak died should have taken place years ago, a Nunavut health director testified Wednesday at the coroner's inquest in Cape Dorset.

Woodward's coastal fleet replacing Canadian flags with Marshall Islands flags

by Jacob Barker

The union representing workers for Coastal Shipping says its Canadian employees are being laid off during the winter season and replaced with workers from other countries to save money.

15 more deputy judges appointed to Nunavut Court of Justice

by Nick Murray

Federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould announced 15 deputy judge appointments to the territory on Wednesday.

Fatal collision between truck and woman in wheelchair ruled accidental

by Vic Istchenko

71-year-old Margaret Johnson died last February after her motorized wheelchair collided with a pickup truck in downtown Whitehorse.

Ontario mental health facility questions safety of accepting Michael Nehass

by Philippe Morin

An official with the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences says his facility is willing to accept Whitehorse inmate Michael Nehass, but questioned whether that would put the facility's staff at risk.

Warmer Arctic Ocean temperatures delay sea ice formation

'I'm really, really worried and I think everyone should be,' says Jennifer Francis, a Rutgers science professor who's reported temperatures 20 C warmer than they should be for this time of year.

Missing Baker Lake man found after 5 days

A 20-year-old man missing from Baker Lake, Nunavut, since Friday has been found and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Wolverine sighting causes partial lockdown at Yellowknife middle school

by Alex Brockman

A wolverine was spotted in the brush near William McDonald school grounds on Wednesday, right before students were set to leave for the day.

Hay River, N.W.T., soup kitchen struggles with increase in demand

The soup kitchen is serving more people than this time last year, while its president says contributions from the community have slipped.

Canadian North's Iqaluit-Ottawa flights back on for January and February

Canadian North will now be flying passengers between Iqaluit and Ottawa in January and February after all, after earlier announcing the flights' cancellations due to planned maintenance.

This old-time Yellowknife couple just donated $100K to a community foundation

by Priscilla Hwang

John and Helen Parker spent 35 years in Yellowknife and served the community as mayor, commissioner, and devout volunteer. They're donating $100,000 to the Yellowknife Community Foundation.

2 rescued after Wolverine Air plane downed near Fort Simpson

Two people aboard a Wolverine Air flight are safe after their small plane went down this morning in N.W.T.'s Deh Cho region.

Yellowknife snowmobilers get 'amber light' to start season

by Peter Sheldon

The Great Slave Snowmobile Association says majority of local lakes near Yellowknife are all six inches thick or more.

Gjoa Haven woman accused in stabbing

A woman in Gjoa Haven. Nunavut, is facing charges of aggravated assault and uttering threats after a person was stabbed in the Kitikmeot community, according to the RCMP.

Nunavut prepares for 'long and complicated' fight against Big Tobacco

by Elyse Skura

The territory with Canada's highest smoking rate is looking for a law firm to represent it in its case for health-care costs associated with tobacco use, and hopes the delay in filing the suit will give it a strategic advantage.

Yukoner decries new limits on medical marijuana for veterans

Whitehorse veteran Darcy Grossinger says he doesn't use medical pot himself, but has many friends who do. He thinks the government's decision to reduce the amount it covers is arbitrary and unfair.

Lack of answers after baby's death left parents angry, confused

by John Van Dusen

A coroner's jury hears the parents of Makibi Timilak say they had to go to the police to get the coroner in Cape Dorset to hand over an autopsy report looking into the death of their three-month-old son.

Michael Nehass deserves 'proper health care,' says defence lawyer

by Philippe Morin

A defence lawyer is asking to have a Yukon inmate who has spent years in segregation moved to an Ontario mental health facility before determining if he should be designated a dangerous offender.

'I was stunned': Yellowknife reacts to sudden firing of John Howard Society director

by Rachel Zelniker

The future of Yellowknife’s John Howard Society is uncertain after the organization’s long-time executive director and community justice co-ordinator was let go unexpectedly.

N.W.T. government posts salary ranges for all positions

by Mitch Wiles

Salary ranges for all positions within the Northwest Territories government are now available on a single website.

Dozens of dogs removed from Ross River, says Yukon's chief vet

Mary Vanderkop says a government program to reduce the number of loose and roaming dogs is seeing some success. 'It's a positive approach, rather than an enforcement.'

Iqaluit high school celebrates Pride week for the first time

by Priscilla Hwang

Students at Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit initiated a week-long Pride celebration.

Lower gas prices, strong marketing, helping Yukon tourism

by Mike Rudyk

The Tourism Industry Association says tourism operators across the Yukon are reporting an increase in business in 2016.

Ticket people running dogs alongside cars at sandpits, says Yellowknife woman

by Mark Rendell

A Yellowknife women is asking City Hall to start ticketing pet owners who run their dogs alongside their vehicles in the sandpits, after her dog was run over.

Alaskans vow pushback if Trump targets mountain's new name

by Rachel D'Oro

Among Donald Trump's many promises on his way to the White House was a tweeted vow to change the new name of North America's tallest mountain back to Mount McKinley.

Hay River Reserve mulls new membership code to tackle 'persistent' substance abuse

by Jimmy Thomson

A conversation about how best to support people with drug and alcohol issues recently led to a discussion on banishing members from the Hay River Reserve.

Little Salmon Carmacks votes for change

The Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation in Yukon has a new chief. Russell Blackjack handily beat incumbent Eric Fairclough in Monday's chief and council election.

Woman hurt in latest Standing Rock confrontation in 'serious' condition

by Tim Fontaine

A woman was seriously injured and airlifted to Minneapolis and tens of thousands of dollars have been raised for her medical care after a weekend confrontation between North Dakota authorities and people opposed to the Dakota Access pipeline.

Taku River Tlingit see bright future in hydroelectricity

by Philippe Morin

The Taku River Tlingit First Nation's development arm says, despite some local residents' concerns, the hydroelectric expansion would generate revenue and create local jobs.

Infrastructure bank may be boost Northern miners need, says national association

The Mining Association of Canada hopes a newly announced Canada Infrastructure Bank could help the future of mining in the North.

'Why are we following the rules?' ask bed-and-breakfast owners frustrated with Airbnb

Frustrated bed and breakfast owners in Yellowknife say they want the city to regulate online sites like Airbnb that allow residents to offer up spare bedrooms for a night.

Mackenzie Delta ice roads on schedule despite warmer-than-usual fall

by Mackenzie Scott

Despite warmer temperatures, the region's ice roads and crossings are on or ahead of schedule.

Observatory in Fort Smith, N.W.T., aims to open in new year

by Jimmy Thomson

The observatory is the latest step for the Thebacha and Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society, which operates the annual Dark Sky Festival.

Nunavut graduating more high school students, but progress slow

by Elyse Skura

More Nunavut students got their high school diploma in 2016 than in any year since the territory was founded - evidence of a long-term trend government officials are hoping to boost.

Northern Quebec mining project looks at airships as alternative to road

by Nick Murray

Quest Rare Minerals has signed a memorandum of understanding to have Straightline Aviation operate a fleet of seven ships at its proposed Strange Lake mine along the Quebec-Labrador border.

'The stars have aligned': All-Inuit team of RCMP makes up Iqaluit's Friday night shift

by Priscilla Hwang

On Friday, a team of seven Inuit RCMP officers worked a night shift together - a rarity and a first for some Inuit officers working in Nunavut.

Autopsy ordered after 28-year-old man found dead in Whitehorse

The Yukon Coroner has ordered an autopsy and toxicology tests after for a 28-year-old Charles Thomas Genier, originally from Mayo, was found dead in Whitehorse. Foul play is not suspected.

Calm Air codeshare flights not affected by First Air-Canadian North codeshare end

The end of the codeshare agreement between First Air and Canadian North will not affect agreements between those airlines and Calm Air, says the airline's president.

Social media captures chaos at Standing Rock as police, anti-pipeline demonstrators face off

by Tim Fontaine

Posts on social media capture the chaos on a bridge near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation where hundreds of people opposed to a contentious pipeline project faced off with heavily armed authorities Sunday night.

Preliminary hearing begins for Denecho King, accused of murder and attempted murder

A preliminary inquiry is underway in Yellowknife for a man accused of second-degree murder and attempted murder, who escaped from jail in August.

'No need to panic' as bedbugs confirmed in Igloolik homes

Bedbugs have been found in more than a dozen units in Igloolik, says the Government of Nunavut, but it will be at least another few days until an exterminator arrives.