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Framework for Yukon's new mining law promises major change, but not everyone's happy about it

September 7 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

First Nations and the Yukon government are negotiating a draft framework for a new mining law. The 30-page document is not the actual law itself — that will come later — but it would at least serve as a road map.

Clients voice support for Yukon's Blood Ties Four Directions Centre amid funding crunch

September 6 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

Dozens of people showed up for a free barbecue at the Blood Ties Four Directions Centre in Whitehorse earlier this week. The event was held to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.

Construction starts on long-term care facility in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

September 6 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

Health Minister John Main said the start of construction represents the government's ongoing commitment to Nunavut's elders and aging with dignity — one of the sixth assembly's five priorities.

Yukon and federal governments announce funding for community infrastructure projects

September 5 , 2025 at 07:55:53 p.m. CDT • :

The federal funds are from the Canada Community-Building Fund and support local infrastructure projects like recreation facilities, roads and airports. Municipalities, communities and First Nations receive a designated amount of money each year and it is up to them to decide how they want to spend the money.

Whatı̀ residents to return home after week-long community evacuation

September 5 , 2025 at 04:14:54 p.m. CDT • :

The community government in Whatı̀, N.W.T., announced Friday that essential workers already returned Friday and are working to restore critical services and infrastructure. Other residents can start coming home Saturday morning.

September 4 , 2025 at 12:16:14 p.m. CDT • :

Researcher missing after falling into stream on Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier

September 5 , 2025 at 06:17:40 p.m. CDT • :

One person charged with trying to smuggle drugs into Yellowknife jail

September 5 , 2025 at 06:35:52 p.m. CDT • :

Wildfire evacuees question how N.W.T. gov't allots accomodations to elders, people with disabilities

September 5 , 2025 at 12:22:47 p.m. CDT • :

Wildfire near Jean Marie River approaching highway: N.W.T. Fire

September 5 , 2025 at 05:15:52 p.m. CDT • :

N.W.T. businesses and organizations fundraise for wildfire evacuees

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