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Convicted Yukon killers get lighter sentences

Two men convicted of manslaughter were sentenced in Whitehorse Wednesday. The sentencing relates to the long, drawn out court case for the 2004 death of Carcross, Yukon, hotel owner Bob Olson. 10:49 PM ET

Baffinland submits environmental impact statement

Baffinland Iron Mines has submitted its final environmental impact statement for a proposed mine on northern Baffin Island. 7:49 PM ET

Charges laid in $150K fraud of Vancouver Firefighters Band

The former treasurer of the Vancouver Firefighters Band, Jason Davidson, has been charged with stealing over $150,000 from the band's account. Davidson currently works as a deputy fire chief in Yellowknife. 10:48 PM ET video

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