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Northerners struggle with new temporary foreign worker rules

The federal government is tightening rules for businesses that want to hire temporary foreign workers, but some northern businesses people say the changes will make it harder to recruit the employees they need. 2:05 PM ET

2 climbers rescued off Yukon mountain after 5 days

Two climbers were rescued off Mount Eaton this weekend in Kluane National Park in Yukon. 2:06 PM ET

'Suicide contagion' spreads after schoolmate death

Youth who had a schoolmate die by suicide are more likely to consider or attempting it, according to a large Canadian study into "suicide contagion." 2:52 PM ET

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