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N.W.T. Hwy 3 may stay closed until Thursday

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 02:34

Highway 3 has been closed since Tuesday after a fatal collision about 80 kilometres north of Fort Providence.

Burgers recalled for E. coli concerns from Ontario plant

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 02:21

Some frozen beef burgers sold by Canada Safeway Ltd. are being recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The meat has been linked back to a plant in Ontario.

Delay in Yukon project's review costly: mining company

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 01:44

The company behind the Brewery Creek gold mining project near Dawson City, Yukon, says a recent decision by Yukon's environmental assessment board is unnecessarily stalling its project.

N.W.T. eyes Yukon on carbon monoxide rules

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 18:59

The N.W.T. government is considering a new regulation that would require every home to have a working carbon monoxide detector.

2 dead in crash on N.W.T. Hwy 3

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 17:25

N.W.T. RCMP say two people are dead and one is in hospital after two semis collided head on on Highway 3 between Edzo and Fort Providence.

At least 45 died in Yukon residential schools, says researcher

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 17:00

A Truth and Reconciliation Commission researcher says records document at least 300 deaths at residential schools across the North.

Shear Diamonds misses NIRB report deadline

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 16:54

The Nunavut Impact Review Board still hasn't heard from Shear Diamonds, owner of the abandoned Jericho diamond mine.

Quitting smoking pays off fully for heart in 20 years

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 15:52

Daily smokers who give up the habit can expect to wait 20 years before their risk of heart disease is lowered to the same level as that of non-smokers, according to a new Canadian report.

Yukon environmental board OKs Victoria Gold project

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 00:24

The Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board is recommending Victoria Gold's Eagle project be allowed to proceed.

PM offers condolences on Canadian Ranger death

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 23:38

Cpl. Donald Anguyoak was taking part in exercise near Gjoa Haven, Nunavut

Subsidized housing in Yellowknife takes hit

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 21:24

Seventeen units in Inukshuk Co-operative lose rent subsidy

Options eyed for Nunavut narwhal quota

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 21:18

A workshop in Iqaluit provides hunting options for Hunters and Trappers Organizations.

Hearings begin into NWT rare earth mine proposal

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 20:36

Concerns raised about light and noise pollution from proposed mine site.

PM's pick for next Aboriginal Affairs minister is key: Nault

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 18:26

Former Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister says the prime minister's choice for a new minister will say a lot about his priorities.

Baker Lake women research mining impact

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 18:00

Workshop to help Baker Lake women conduct research and interviews.

Catholic bishop for Nunavut retires

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 17:53

After serving 25 years as a Roman Catholic Bishop, Reynald Rouleau is retiring.

Stillbirth rates higher in Quebec Inuit and First Nations

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 17:30

Stillbirth rates in First Nations and Inuit populations in Quebec are higher than in the general population, especially at term when most stillbirths are potentially preventable, researchers say.

Mistrial declared in Pond Inlet murder case

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 14:03

Man accused of killing older brother

Suitcase full of money results in jail term

Mon, 02/18/2013 - 22:33

A man from Ontario has been sentenced to jail in Nunavut after being caught at the Iqaluit airport with a suitcase full of money.

Victim of attack dies in Ottawa hospital

Mon, 02/18/2013 - 22:32

Woman severely injured after attack in Iqaluit home dies in Ottawa hospital.