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Medevac delays put Nunavik patients at risk, say doctors

July 31 , 2025 at 07:21:04 p.m. CDT • :

Puvirnituq's health centre serves as a hub for the seven villages along the Hudson Bay coast. Doctors say there aren't enough medevac services for the region. Air travel in and out of the community has also been made more difficult due to ongoing renovations to the runway.

Nunavut and Greenland commit to forming joint fisheries committee

July 31 , 2025 at 06:49:11 p.m. CDT • :

The Governments of Nunavut and Greenland have signed a memorandum of understanding committing to work together on developing their respective fisheries.

Yukon Water Board approves new 20-year licence for Whitehorse dam

July 31 , 2025 at 08:04:52 a.m. CDT • :

The Yukon Water Board has approved a new, 20-year operating licence for Yukon Energy's hydroelectric dam in Whitehorse. It was the final hurdle for Yukon Energy in its years-long effort to renew its licence for the facility.

Inuit Child First Initiative announcement imminent, says federal minister

July 31 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

The Indigenous Services of Canada minister says an announcement about the future of the Inuit Child First Initiative is coming, but she's remaining tight-lipped about the details for now.

Yellowknife smoke coming from fire near Highway 3, 70kms south of Behchokǫ̀

July 30 , 2025 at 06:12:55 p.m. CDT • :

Yellowknife's sky took on an eerie glow on Wednesday afternoon, as smoke descended on the capital city. It was coming from a wildfire burning near Highway 3 about 70 kilometres south of Behchokǫ̀.

July 30 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

Liard First Nation Chief Stephen Charlie responds to criticism amid calls to resign

July 30 , 2025 at 06:00:07 p.m. CDT • :

Nunavut court rejects Inuit hunters' appeal of challenge to driving ban

July 30 , 2025 at 05:34:39 p.m. CDT • :

Fort McPherson, N.W.T., man sentenced to 4 years for house fire that killed his sister

July 29 , 2025 at 11:05:55 a.m. CDT • :

Yukon judge finds outfitter not guilty of wasting meat — because he ate it

July 30 , 2025 at 10:30:59 a.m. CDT • :

N.W.T. RCMP say person was held against their will in Hay River over unpaid drug debt

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