Alexco looks to resume silver mining near Keno City, Yukon, this year

​'It's good news, for sure. It's more jobs, it's more opportunities,' said Scott Bolton, mayor of Mayo, Yukon.

Total calls for service drop 14%: Yellowknife RCMP year-end report

by Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi

A year-end Yellowknife RCMP report shows the total number of calls for service dropped by 14 per cent. However, calls related to impaired driving increased as did drug trafficking charges, which rose by nearly 30 per cent.

Yukon's Two Brewers in good spirits after Canadian Whisky Award wins

Yukon-made whiskies won three medals at the national competition, and Two Brewers was also named "Microdistillery of the Year."

Updated Yellowknife tattoo parlour owner says 'basement scratchers' can be risky business

by Kendall Latimer

An unlicensed tattoo artist may be offering services in private homes with equipment that could be unsanitary, according to the Chief Public Health Officer.

'My mother didn't die for nothing,' says Inuvik woman ahead of Yellowknife MMIWG inquiry

by Mackenzie Scott

Lesa Semmler will be one of the first to publicly testify when the Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls hearings begin in Yellowknife Tuesday.

U.S. approves land exchange for road through Alaska refuge

The agreement Monday calls for swapping up to two square kilometres of federal land within Izembek National Wildlife Refuge for lands of equal value owned by King Cove Native Corp.

What's in your bag? 'Drop day' precedes 2018 Yukon Quest

by Philippe Morin

Mushers have packed their bags for the Yukon Quest. This weekend saw 'drop day' where supplies are prepared to be dropped off at checkpoints. Volunteers helped with the heavy lifting, which includes food by the tonne.

'We matter a lot': Indigenous youth gather in Ottawa to tackle suicide crisis

by Marc-André Cossette

About 70 Indigenous youth from across Canada will meet with Indigenous Services Minister Jane Philpott today at a national roundtable discussion on the suicide crisis facing their communities.

Dispatchers 'may come across as rude' when asking 5 Ws, RCMP say

by Kendall Latimer

Northerners have raised concerns about the conduct of RCMP dispatchers. In response, the N.W.T. RCMP say some issues raised by the public are likely misunderstandings.

Climate change threatens hairy survivor of multiple ice ages

by Kendall Latimer

A scientific paper published recently hints at how increasing winter rainfall will affect the Arctic muskox. An N.W.T. biologist says winter rain isn't good for the mammal, but it's actually warmer summers that could prove detrimental.

Yukon First Nation and mining company create 'template' for industry

by Dave Croft

Strategic Metals and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations have signed a novel agreement on mineral exploration projects.

Yellowknife healing group to begin meeting Thursday

by Jimmy Thomson

Trevor Kasteel survived years of abuse as a child. Now he wants to bring a model for healing he learned from NHL star Theo Fleury's Breaking Free Foundation back to Yellowknife.

Paulatuk, N.W.T., athletes train by flashlight on path to Arctic Winter Games

They rode out a blizzard and trained by flashlight to get there, but Paulatuk's young athletes made the trip to Arctic Winter Games trials last weekend - and two of them even made the team.

Photos Your North: Best reader photos for the weeks of Jan. 1, 8, 15

With the new year in full swing and a nasty cold snap behind us, we're catching up on your best photos from across the North. Check out your best photos from Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon in our super-sized gallery.

Canada Post scraps 'northern flat rate box' after charities decry unfair treatment for the North

by Priscilla Hwang

Canada Post’s 'if it fits, it ships' pilot program became an issue for charities and not-for-profits sending goods to the North.

'A hard fought night': Fire destroys building, ambulance in Inuvik, N.W.T.

by Randi Beers

An overnight fire in Inuvik has left the town down one ambulance, but Advanced Medical Solutions CEO Sean Ivens says there will be no gaps in service.

Pilot project gets $75,000 grant to expand on Yukon social work research

A research team was recently awarded a $75,000 grant to expand on a pilot project studying social work in the territory. Yukon College and Ryerson University are partnering to continue the research.

New RCMP commander returns home to Mayo, Yukon where he grew up

by Priscilla Hwang

For the first time in more than 10 years, Cpl. Robert Drapeau came back home to work in the village of about 200 people — where he grew up.

'I'm having a beer before I go': Iqaluit family experiences Hawaiian missile scare

Nathan Nevin says it was 30 minutes of terror when he got a notification that a missile was on its way to Hawaii. He was on vacation with his wife and two children.

Don't rush to brand 2 caribou herds endangered, warns Nunatsiavut government

Minister Darryl Shiwak says the tools are already in place to protect the species.

Boil water advisory in Lutselk'e, N.W.T., has been lifted

The territory’s chief environmental health officer issued the advisory on Wednesday due to the possible delivery of unchlorinated water to residents.

Developers plan for tallest building in Yukon

by Philippe Morin

The proposed building — Mah's Point Two — would be eight storeys high and have 40 condo units.

Young Yukoners hold protest at Whitehorse hotel after violent video emerges

A group of young writers in Whitehorse held a small protest Thursday evening, calling on the Westmark Whitehorse Hotel to answer questions about a video showing a violent incident.

Allegations of past misconduct haven't shaken Yellowknife mayor's confidence in city staff

by Richard Gleeson

The mayor of Yellowknife says he had full confidence in the senior administrative officer who oversaw a 2014 complaint alleging bullying, harassment and inappropriate behaviour by the manager of the city’s municipal enforcement division.

Senator Charlie Watt elected new president of Makivik Corporation

Watt was elected on Thursday with 54 per cent of the vote. Incumbent Jobie Tukkiapik came in second with 33 per cent of the vote.

Scientists find link between group of pollutants and health problems in Inuit

by Jimmy Thomson

A class of chemicals known to accumulate in the Arctic has been linked to chronic health problems in Inuit.

Inuk actor Natar Ungalaaq nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for the film Iqaluit

by Sara Frizzell

Natar Ungalaaq is nominated for an acting award in this year's Canadian Screen Awards for his portrayal of Noah in the film Iqaluit.

'Fairly large' wolves seen lurking around Old Crow, Yukon

'They're becoming more bold, coming right up to peoples' houses,' said Darius Elias, wildlife manager for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.

Yellowknife security cameras go offline following reports city staff abused their use

by Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi

The city of Yellowknife has temporarily shut down its security cameras, following allegations some city staff abused their use of them.

Council of Yukon First Nations appoints new interim regional chief

The council appointed the new interim chief following the passing of regional Chief Mike Smith. Kluane Adamek will be in the position until the election in the summer.

New abuse evidence not enough to reopen rejected Indian residential school claims, says court

by Jorge Barrera

A British Columbia Supreme Court Justice ruled Wednesday that new evidence of abuse was not enough to reopen rejected Indian residential school compensation claims.

B.C. man wins inaugural Mohn prize for Arctic research

A B.C. man has won the inaugural Mohn prize for outstanding research related to the Arctic.

2017 was 2nd-warmest across the globe since 1880, NASA says

by Nicole Mortillaro

According to NASA, the global surface temperature average was 0.90 C warmer than the 1951–1980 mean, making it the second-warmest since 1880, behind only to 2016.

'Where's the effing police?' More residents concerned with N.W.T. RCMP dispatch

by Kendall Latimer

The RCMP Operational Communications Centre in Yellowknife handles all police-related calls for the Northwest Territories, and has a 36 per cent vacancy rate. Some residents are concerned.

Council of Yukon First Nations takes over Native Language Centre

by Max Leighton

The Yukon government is handing responsibility for the Yukon Native Language Centre to the Council of Yukon First Nations.

N.W.T. needs to step up its climate change strategy, says auditor general

Canada's auditor general, Michael Ferguson, was in Yellowknife on Wednesday to talk with territorial legislators about the N.W.T.’s climate change strategy.

National youth volunteer pilot project to include Iqaluit

In the Liberals quest to develop a national program to inspire young people to volunteer, Iqaluit will be a testing ground.

Woman at centre of social media storm says no one told her how to dress

by Walter Strong

Facebook commentators blasted a government campaign as racist, but the woman at the heart of it says the conversation was misinformed from the start.

Smelly furnace, stale air and no bathroom: Why Colville Lake, N.W.T., needs a new youth centre

Colville Lake, N.W.T., is getting a new youth centre — and it’s much needed, says a youth.

Several Cree communities in Quebec slated to get high speed internet by March

by Susan Bell

'These homes are going to have the fastest, or among the fastest, internet available anywhere in Canada,' said Matt Stein, CEO of Distributel.

RCMP investigating sudden death of 14-year-old girl in Baker Lake, Nunavut

The Nunavut RCMP's major crimes unit and the Baker Lake detachment are assisting the chief coroner in investigating the cause of death.

Indefinite solitary confinement in Canadian prisons ruled unconstitutional by B.C. court

by Jason Proctor

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that the practice of indefinite solitary confinement in Canadian prisons is unconstitutional.

It 'looks like a big lawn sprinkler': River spraying starts in Dawson City

The Yukon government is trying a $100,000 science experiment to help freeze the Yukon River at Dawson City.

Jail time for Inuvik woman after appeals court overturns light sentence

by Richard Gleeson

The judges unanimously agreed that the three years probation Melinda Joe was sentenced to was not enough. They sentenced her to a year in jail on top of what remains of her probation.

Ed Horne victims discouraged, and dying, as lawsuit drags on

by Nick Murray

Victims of convicted pedophile Ed Horne are getting discouraged, are losing faith in the justice system, and two have even died, the court heard as their convoluted lawsuit resurfaced in an Iqaluit courtroom on Tuesday.

National carriers pursue Yukon pilots amid Canada-wide shortage

The Yukon airline industry says it's not immune to a nation-wide pilot shortage.

Lutselk'e residents ordered to boil water after 'possible delivery of unchlorinated water'

The N.W.T.'s chief environmental health officer says the boil water advisory is for 'precautionary reasons only.' There are no reported illnesses.

Yukon government to reimburse parents affected by daycare closure

by Philippe Morin

Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services has allocated an emergency subsidy for parents who paid in advance for child care, but were left in the lurch when the Cheeky Monkeys daycare closed with little notice.

'It can be frustrating': Problems linger at N.W.T. public guardian's office

by Randi Beers

Yellowknife MLA Julie Green says the N.W.T. Office of the Public Guardian has a caseload double the size it should be.

Yellowknife River drinking water safest bet, in case of Giant Mine disaster: report

by Walter Strong

Low arsenic levels in Yellowknife Bay water mean it would be safe water supply, but report recommends choosing the Yellowknife River as continued source of city drinking water.