Opinion Canada needs a national suicide prevention strategy – because they work

by Laura Eggertson

Suicide prevention strategies save lives, writes guest columnist Laura Eggertson. It's time for the federal government to act on the evidence.

Yukon Party confirms Darrell Pasloski as leader in next election

by Paul Tukker

Darrell Pasloski will again lead the Yukon Party into an election, expected this fall. The party decided against holding a leadership review.

'This is school, too': Nunavik teens set out on 90-km ski trek across frozen tundra

by Catou MacKinnon

Thirty-four teenagers from four Inuit villages in Nunavik trained for months to take on the challenge of cross-country skiing from one community to another.

Whitehorse needs better garbage system to deter bears, group finds

by Paul Tukker

Wildwise Yukon has finished its 'bear hazard assessment' of Whitehorse, and found that garbage is the biggest concern.

Bloody sidewalk prompts police investigation

Whitehorse RCMP say a citizen alerted them Sunday morning to what appeared to be blood on the sidewalk and a building on Main Street downtown.

Yellowknife school wins $25K toward new technology

by Ollie Williams

The principal of Mildred Hall hopes winning a nationwide contest will raise her school's profile in the community as well as fund new technology for students.

Yukon doctor expects territory to meet June 6 assisted-dying deadline

by Dave Croft

Chairman of the Yukon Medical Council expects the territory will meet Supreme Court's June 6 deadline.

Territories blew their budgets by $2.6B in last 15 years

by Guy Quenneville

The three territorial governments blew their budgets by a combined $2.6 billion from 2000 to 2014, a new study from the C.D. Howe Institute reports.

In Depth New report outlines climate change challenges on Canada's Arctic coast

by Sima Sahar Zerehi

Communities on Canada's longest — and most northern — coastline will soon have to combat vast challenges such as storms, floods, erosion and melting sea ice in the wake of climate change, according to a Natural Resources Canada report.

Photos Sled dogs, seal skinning, the blanket toss at Toonik Tyme 2016

The 51st anniversary of Iqaluit's annual spring festival got underway this weekend with several events showcasing local culture.

One step closer to Boaty McBoatface: Name tops poll for polar research ship

Boaty McBoatface has topped an online poll to name the U.K.'s newest polar research vessel, beating entries that honoured scientists and explorers.

Man arrested as Fort Smith police bring peaceful end to standoff

A man was taken into custody this morning — about 17 hours after police responded to a 'possibly armed and barricaded' man in a Fort Smith home.

Why the Yukon government is buying $50K worth of camel bones

by Paul Tukker

The latest territorial budget included this odd item — '$50,000 to purchase two ancient Arctic camel skeletons.'

Digging deep for Deagan: Hay River rallies for sick toddler

by Kate Kyle

This weekend, fundraising events in Hay River and Yellowknife aim to raise $50,000 for the family of Deagan Clavette, a toddler who suffers from a rare, life-threatening illness doctors are still trying to diagnose.

Yellowknife's homeless give ideas on how to improve the system

by Mitch Wiles

The CBC reached out to homeless people in Yellowknife to see what ideas they have for easing the city's homelessness crisis. Here's what they said.

Profile Sam Bullock dishes on 24 years of fish and chips in Yellowknife

by Sonja Koenig

As owner Sam Bullock prepares to sell Bullocks Bistro after 24 years in business, he talks about the ups and downs of running the restaurant - from its humble beginnings to serving royalty.

'The root of who we are': How to save the Inuttitut language

by Bailey White

New numbers released by Statistics Canada are raising questions about the future of the Inuttitut language in Labrador.

'Quick learner': Behchoko teacher from Ontario joins Dene hand games

by Katherine Barton

A teacher from Ontario is turning heads in the N.W.T. for taking up traditional Dene hand games. 'I'd say I earned a little extra street credit from those guys,' says Anthony Andrew.

Blog Reporter's Notebook: In the High Arctic with the Canadian Forces

by Garrett Hinchey

CBC North's Garrett Hinchey was recently dispatched to Resolute Bay, Nunavut, to cover an Arctic military operation — an assignment that brought plenty of unique challenges, but also incredible rewards.

Point of View 2-spirited indigenous people: opening up the conversation

by Lenard Monkman

One-third of the suicides in indigenous communities are committed by people who are two-spirited/LBGT, says Albert McLeod, co-director of Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Inc. There needs to be more awareness and a more open conversation about sexuality.

In Depth Can Tesla shock N.W.T. mining to life?

by Ollie Williams

As pre-orders for Tesla’s latest electric car surpass 300,000 in a week, owners of N.W.T. lithium and cobalt projects — two elements found in Tesla’s batteries — say their time has come.

Yellowknife drug busts: What do I do if I think my neighbour is a dealer?

by Ollie Williams

How does it feel to live next door to a house you think is home to a drug dealer? And what, if anything, can you do about it?

School in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T., puts Inuit artifacts front and centre

A new display of Inuit artifacts at Helen Kalvak Elihakvik in Ulukhaktok, N.W.T, is exposing students to their history.

Aklavik, N.W.T., students get visit from skilled cross-country skiers

by David Thurton

Cross-country skiers who participated in the formative Territorial Experimental Ski Training (TEST) program launched in Inuvik in the late 1960s are in Aklavik this weekend to tout the benefits of the sport to youth.

Family of Yukon manslaughter victim finds little comfort in sentencing

by Dave Croft

Alicia Ann Murphy sentenced to nine years for killing Evangeline Billy during brutal attack in Whitehorse.

Analysis What a landmark ruling means — and doesn't — for Métis, non-status Indians

by Chelsea Vowel

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that tens of thousands of Métis and non-status Indians are now the responsibility of the federal government. Métis writer and educator Chelsea Vowel breaks it down and helps us make sense of the ruling.

Yukon charity shelters pets when owners escape domestic violence

by Philippe Morin

A charity in Whitehorse is being recognized for its innovative work. Kona's Coalition provides pets with places to stay when their owners are in crisis. This includes people escaping domestic violence.

Little Free Library workshop aims to add creative design to book-sharing in Yellowknife

by Emily Rendell-Watson

Eric Binion, who built a Little Free Library on his property last summer, will speak at a workshop today at the Yellowknife Public Library on how to construct them.

Aboriginal communities not ready for 'rushed' assisted-dying regulations: doctor

by Elyse Skura

Northern aboriginal communities are wondering how and if assisted dying will work within a system with limited palliative care services.

RCMP charge 9 people with drug trafficking following Yellowknife busts

A string of busts Thursday night in Yellowknife has resulted in nine people charged with drug trafficking and the seizure of illegal drugs, vehicles, firearms and cash.

Yukon businesses 'appreciate' Liberal leader's concerns about economy

by Nancy Thomson

The group that represents Yukon businesses has signalled its approval of comments made in the legislature by Yukon Liberal leader Sandy Silver.

From Sweden to Nunavut: distant relatives connect across continents in upcoming doc

An upcoming documentary will tell the story of a former Nunavut Commissioner who went from getting an email from a distant relative — in Sweden — to meeting her European extended family in Nunavut.

Yukon's Minto mine postpones layoffs until June

by Paul Tukker

Capstone Mining plans to continue its underground operations at Yukon's Minto mine until June. The original plan was to finish this month, as the mine moves toward temporary closure next year.

After years of denial, Whitehorse woman admits guilt, gets 9 years for manslaughter

Alicia Murphy was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2008 death of Evangeline Billy in Whitehorse. Murphy's earlier conviction of second-degree murder was overturned on appeal.

Missing former Yellowknifer spotted in B.C. towns of Quesnel and Vernon

by Betsy Trumpener

A missing Smithers mother last seen at her children's school on Tuesday morning has now been spotted alone in Quesnel and Vernon.

4 ways N.W.T. residents may be affected by Supreme Court ruling on Métis

by Hilary Bird

The Supreme Court’s decision that Métis and non-status Indians are considered 'Indians' under the Constitution may have a number of possible impacts in the N.W.T.

Yukon bison harvest 2nd highest on record

by Mike Rudyk

Environment Yukon says warm weather may be the reason hunters were able to harvest a near-record number of bison this year.

Friday April 15, 2016

Proposed bill takes FASD into account when sentencing offenders

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a debilitating, lifelong condition that cuts across Canadian society. But it hits very hard inside indigenous communities and could be why many indigenous offenders seem stuck in a revolving door with the justice system.

N.W.T. gov't summer student numbers seem 'low' so far, says former HR minister

The N.W.T. government offered summer jobs to 123 students by the end of last week — a number that seems low to the former minister of human resources

OUT North: Yukon film fest celebrates queer culture

Six films are on the festival schedule this year, with the first screening on Friday evening. 'This year was a really strong year for queer films,' an organizer said.

RCMP intercept 2 women on snowmobiles, seize 107 bottles of liquor

RCMP in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., have seized a 'substantial amount' of alcohol from two women travelling near the community on snowmobiles.

'Mother to us all': Trailblazing N.W.T. Mé​tis woman nominated for bank note

by Emily Rendell-Watson

The Fort Providence Mé​tis Council has nominated matriarch Catherine Beaulieu Bouvier Lamoureux as a candidate to appear on a new Canadian bank note.

DNA confirms remains found near Yellowknife in 2015 belong to missing Japanese tourist

DNA analysis has confirmed human remains found near Yellowknife last summer belonged to missing Japanese tourist Atsumi Yoshikubo.

Yukon uses federal bill to sort out provision of assisted dying

by Dave Croft

Yukon justice minister Brad Cathers says that a working group sorting out physician-assisted dying rules will use federal legislation to guide their decisions.

MARQUEE Your guide to Yukon arts and culture this weekend

by Elyn Jones

Take in some films at the OUT North festival, or get trippy with the Doorknobs' tribute to the Doors - a rundown of what's on Yukon cultural calendar.

'Métis will no longer be the forgotten people:' Northerners welcome Supreme Court ruling

People in Northwest Territories and Yukon are welcoming today's historic ruling by the Supreme Court that Métis and non-status aboriginal people be considered "Indians" under the 1867 Canadian constitution.

Susan Aglukark named winner of Governor General's Performing Arts Award

Susan Aglukark will receive the country's highest honour in the performing arts in June, it was announced while the singer-songwriter spoke at a conference in northern Manitoba this morning.

Missing 6-year-old boy found safe in Iqaluit

Six-year-old Joe Arnaqaq was reported missing earlier Thursday afternoon.

Dominion Diamond posts $15M loss, awaits new pit approval by N.W.T. minister

by Guy Quenneville

Dominion Diamond Corporation, the owner of two diamond mines northeast of Yellowknife, has posted a loss of $15 million for the past fiscal year, after reporting a profit of $219 million the year before.

'Why?' Union questions smoking shelter built behind N.W.T. legislature

by Guy Quenneville

A committee of MLAs from the 17th legislative assembly approved the building of a shack for smokers behind the assembly building in Yellowknife, CBC News has learned.