Yukon climbers rescue Whitehorse pooch stuck overnight on a steep cliff

by Priscilla Hwang

Em the dog escaped from her leash and somehow, found herself stuck on a steep, rocky cliff, 60 metres high.

Inuk lawyer introduced another Inuk lawyer as she's called to the bar

by Sara Frizzell

Violet Ford became Canada's first female Inuk lawyer over 20 years ago. Former premier Paul Okalik sponsored her call to the bar in Nunavut Friday.

Income, not just poor housing, tied to First Nations respiratory ailments, StatsCan says

by Tim Fontaine

While much has been made of the links between mouldy, overcrowded houses and the health of First Nations people, a new report released by Statistics Canada on Wednesday suggests that income level is even more important.

Rankin Inlet moms take action to open Nunavut's newest daycare

by Priscilla Hwang

Sandi Vincent and a group of mothers decided they needed to do something about the lack of child care in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.

Canadian jets intercept Russian bombers, 1st time since 2014

by Lee Berthiuame

Canadian fighter jets have intercepted Russian bombers off Canada's northern coast for the first time in more than two years, as relations between Moscow and the West continue to worsen.

Whitehorse testing new wildfire prevention strategy: burn stuff

by Cheryl Kawaja

The city of Whitehorse is working with Yukon's Wildland Fire crews to do a controlled burn along the Long Lake Road in Whitehorse. It's a pilot project to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire, by removing fuel.

Giant Mine remediation team discharging water into Baker Creek without licence

by Mitch Wiles

The Giant Mine Oversight Board is asking why the project team remediating Giant Mine is allowed to discharge treated water from the mine into Baker Creek without a licence.

The Gateway to Old Town? City has big plans for barren Yellowknife lot

by Ollie Williams

An unpaved, anonymous Yellowknife lot could become an attraction in its own right under city plans to make it a 'gateway node' for Old Town.

'Reckless, senseless, and stupid': Yellowknife men sentenced for shooting at Fraser Arms apt.

by Katherine Barton

Two men who sent RCMP on a high-speed chase through Yellowknife after a shooting at the Fraser Arms apartment building have been sentenced to jail time. A man was shot in the shoulder during the altercation.

Ocean 'conveyor belt' brings billions of plastic particles into Arctic waters

by Laura Wright

An ocean current is acting as a kind of conveyor belt leading billions of bits of plastic to a dead end in the Arctic, according to new research published in the journal Science Advances.

Photos Nunavut Quest sled dog race takes off from Arctic Bay

Eight dog teams started the week-long Nunavut Quest race Thursday in Arctic Bay. The racers are two days behind schedule because organizers held the start of the race to wait for teams to make their way across the land on snowmobile to the start.

Whitehorse man charged with aggravated assault on Inuvik woman

A 52-year-old Whitehorse man has been charged with aggravated assault, after a woman was injured in Inuvik this week.

PETA's anti-commercial sealing videos 'devastating' to Inuit, critic says

One of the most prominent Inuit sealing advocates says a new anti-commercial sealing video from PETA continues “devastating” negative stereotypes against the industry.

Death of Whitehorse man deemed suspicious, RCMP say

RCMP say they’re treating the death of a Whitehorse man as suspicious. Greg Alvin Dawson, 45, was found dead on April 6 in the Riverdale area. RCMP say foul play cannot be ruled out.

Federal judge sentences 4 Alaska men for 2015 walrus deaths

Four Alaska men who shot several walruses without keeping the meat and caused stampedes that killed about two dozen more animals have been sentenced to probation, restitution and community service.

Roberta Joseph re-elected chief of Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation

Roberta Joseph has been re-elected chief of the Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation in Dawson City, Yukon.

Yellowknife man gets 160 days in jail for large scale drug operation

by Katherine Barton

Lindsay Rocher, 30, was one of many people arrested last April as part of a large-scale investigation called Project Green Manalishi. RCMP were targeting people in the N.W.T. and Alberta.

On anniversary of Prince's death, N.W.T. fan plans Purple Paisley Ping Pong Pyjama Fundraiser

by Priscilla Hwang

'I'm determined not to be grieving and moping on that day,' said Leslie Paulette, who's from Fort Smith, N.W.T.

Igloo building, dog team races set for event-packed weekend in Iqaluit

by Angela Hill

It's an activity packed weekend in Iqaluit after Toonik Tyme events were rescheduled from last week.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation deals with shock and grief after two women found dead

by Philippe Morin

The Kwanlin Dün First Nation has lit a sacred fire in the McIntyre subdivision to give people a place to grieve following two deaths in the community, that police are now investigating. RCMP confirmed on Thursday that two women were found dead inside a house.

Yukon throne speech says, again, what new gov't plans to do

Sandy Silver's new Liberal government finally got down to business in the legislative assembly on Thursday — by re-iterating most of its campaign pledges and platitudes.

Let the wind blow: Company pitches new, bigger turbines for Whitehorse

'These are 'next generation' wind turbines that we’ve custom-designed for the cold climate of the Yukon and Canada’s northern communities,' said Malek Tawashy of Northern Energy Capital.

'Spoiled and pampered pooch' survives -17 C and predators for 9 days

by Jimmy Thomson

Joey the Brussels Griffon didn't even have his custom fur-trimmed coat, but he's been found safe after being missing for nine days in Hay River, N.W.T.

Senator Daniel Lang subject of workplace harassment allegations

by Hannah Thibedeau, John Paul Tasker

Conservative Yukon Senator Daniel Lang and his policy adviser are facing allegations of workplace harassment, multiple senior Senate sources told CBC News.

Cree Nation moves to approve constitution and governance agreement, despite opposition

by Susan Bell

After heated debate, the Cree Nation Government in the James Bay Region of Quebec has moved to approve two key documents that could change the way the region is run, despite a petition asking for a delay and one chief who says her community has yet to have its say.

Life sentence for murderer of Fort Good Hope mom

The young man who murdered Charlotte Lafferty has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years.

Full circle: Ottawa police sergeant embraces Inuit community on his path to forgiveness

by Kristin Nelson, Mario Carlucci

In a tearful encounter, Ottawa Police Sgt. Chris Hrnchiar met with the man who called him out for making racist comments in the wake of artist Annie Pootoogook's death.

Analysis 5 things to watch during the Yukon Liberals' first spring sitting

by Nancy Thomson

All eyes will be on Liberal Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver this sitting as he delivers his first budget and launches his government's legislative agenda. It's Yukon's first new government in 14 years.

Yellowknives Dene welcome recommendation that feds apologize for Giant Mine mess

by Mitch Wiles

The Yellowknife Dene First Nation is welcoming a recommendation from the Giant Mine Oversight Board that the federal government apologize to Indigenous groups and address demands for compensation for the toxic mess left behind at the former gold mine.

Snowmobiler airlifted off Haines Summit during busy long weekend for Yukon RCMP

A snowmobiler who crashed head-first into a snowbank over the weekend had to be airlifted off the Haines Summit in Yukon.

'We're walking a very fine line': Cambridge Bay mulls beer and wine store

by Katherine Barton

About 50 people attended a meeting in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Wednesday night to discuss the possibility of a government-run beer and wine store. Residents go to the polls May 1 to vote on a plebiscite.

CPAWS sues environment minister over failing to report on caribou habitat conservation

by Peter Zimonjic, Susan Lunn

An environmental group is taking Canada's environment minister to court for what it says is a failure to uphold its responsibilities laid out in the Species at Risk Act.

'Nobody's taking responsibility': Board says gov'ts must address Yellowknife's arsenic problem

by Garrett Hinchey

Over a decade since Yellowknife's Giant Mine closed its doors for the final time, it's still not clear who will take responsibility in addressing the tonnes of arsenic trioxide dust that have settled in and around the city.

Ending Yellowknife homelessness would help 1,500 people but may cost $170M, says consultant

by Ollie Williams

Yellowknife faces a tougher task than the ‘major challenge’ in Calgary if it is to end homelessness, according to a consultant preparing the city’s 10-year plan.

Yukon Employees Union presses gov't to improve hiring practices

The union has withdrawn from joint committees and boards with the territorial government, to make its point. 'They have made platform promises. We’re just kind of reminding them they need to follow through.'

Nunavut board vetoes Agnico Eagle's pitch to test hovercrafts on the tundra

by Sara Frizzell

The Nunavut Impact Review Board has recommended that Agnico Eagle’s plans to pilot hovercrafts near its Meadowbank mine be 'modified or abandoned.'

NWT Soccer scores with first full-time hire

by Mitch Wiles

The NWT Soccer Association has hired their first full-time executive director, thanks to a new three-year funding model from the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs.

Cree Nation of Mistissini gets control of Albanel-Mistassini and Waconichi Wildlife Reserve

by Karoline Benoit

The Quebec government has handed full control of the Albanel-Mistassini and Waconichi Wildlife Reserve over to the Cree Nation of Mistissini, in the James Bay Region of Quebec.

Four N.W.T. communities to receive infrastructure funding from feds

Four communities in the Northwest Territories are set to receive a major boost, as the federal government announced over $2.3 million in infrastructure funding on Wednesday.

RCMP investigating 'sudden death' in Whitehorse's McIntyre subdivision

Emergency vehicles were stationed outside a residence on Murphy Rd. since early Wednesday morning. Officials could be seen entering and leaving the residence wearing masks and protective clothing.

Yellowknife's nomadic food trucks looking for permanent homes

by Ollie Williams

A Yellowknife food truck owner wants the city to begin issuing permanent, designated spaces to vendors, saying the present first-come, first-served system is stressful and counterproductive.

'The Kid' from Whitehorse coming up big in WHL playoffs

by Dave Croft

Sixteen year-old Dylan Cozens, called up to the Lethbridge Hurricanes, scored the tying goal in the dying minutes of a do-or-die playoff game Tuesday night, paving the way for the Hurricanes to move on to round three.

Whitehorse mulls larger, $55M operations building plan

The city has long planned a new operations building for city equipment and services. A transit storage facility for the city's 15 buses was to be added sometime down the road, but now officials want to do it all at once.

Northern romance: Nunavut man tracks down traditional dolls around the world for fiancée

by Priscilla Hwang

A Nunavut man expresses his love for his fiancée in a unique way: stone-faced dolls.

'Joke gone bad': Reality TV stunt leads to charges under the Yukon Waters Act

by Dave Croft

Tony Beets was charged after an episode of 'Gold Rush' aired on the Discovery Channel showing gasoline being poured into a dredge pond on Beets' claims on the Indian River, then lit on fire.

N.W.T. health dept. didn't know Kam Lake is being regularly tested for arsenic

by Curtis Mandeville

'For some reason it wasn't mentioned, or if it was, we didn't pay attention to it,' said Dr. Andre Corriveau, who issued a public health advisory based on newly unearthed data from 1989 last week.

Polar bear dies unexpectedly at SeaWorld San Diego

Szenja, a 21 year old polar bear, died at SeaWorld's Wild Arctic Exhibit Tuesday after losing her appetite and energy. Polar bears are known to live 20 to 30 years in captivity or 18 years in the wild.

Yellowknife lawyers to challenge mandatory firearms minimums

by Richard Gleeson

In a Yellowknife courtroom on Tuesday, two lawyers served notice they will be arguing that the four-year minimum prison sentence for discharging a firearm in a reckless manner amounts to cruel and unusual punishment for their clients.

Driving to the top of the world: Exploring Canada's new Arctic highway

There are over a million kilometres of road in Canada, but hardly any have gone as far as our third coast — the Arctic Ocean. But that's about to change.

Inuit fashion featured for the first time at Indigenius show in Ottawa

by Sara Frizzell

The show started in 2013, but until organizers reached out to fashion designer Martha Kyak, Inuit designers had not participated.