Inmate at Whitehorse jail alleges he was illegally placed in segregation | Kugluktuk community member planning youth music workshop is hopeful for funding | First Nation 'encouraged' by Yukon court ruling on flawed consultations over mine project
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Inmate at Whitehorse jail alleges he was illegally placed in segregation; The auditor general's office says it's found shortcomings in the Justice department's responsibilities to inmates\.

Inmate at Whitehorse jail alleges he was illegally placed in segregation

January 10 , 2024 at 07:05:27 p.m. CST • :

An inmate at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre alleges that he was illegally placed in segregation following an altercation last month with a correctional officer.

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Kugluktuk community member planning youth music workshop is hopeful for funding; A musical performance in Kugluktuk\. Megan Klengenberg, a community volunteer, is hoping to organize a music workshop that would teach youth how to play instruments, square dance and use recording equipment\.

Kugluktuk community member planning youth music workshop is hopeful for funding

January 10 , 2024 at 06:03:46 p.m. CST • :

A woman who regularly organizes community events in her Nunavut community is planning a comprehensive music workshop that would support the high school music program for years to come.

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First Nation 'encouraged' by Yukon court ruling on flawed consultations over mine project; Dylan Loblaw, chief of the Ross River Dena Council, in February of 2023\.

First Nation 'encouraged' by Yukon court ruling on flawed consultations over mine project

January 10 , 2024 at 06:35:23 p.m. CST • :

A Yukon Supreme Court decision about flawed consultations over a contentious mine project is being welcomed by First Nations, environmentalists, and the mining company involved.

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"Supportive in every way": Inuvik mourns the loss of community leader Rory Voudrach; "Supportive in every way": Inuvik mourns the loss of community leader Rory Voudrach

"Supportive in every way": Inuvik mourns the loss of community leader Rory Voudrach

January 10 , 2024 at 02:34:00 p.m. CST • :

This past weekend saw the passing of Rory Voudrach, an artist, mentor, community leader, and father. Dez Loreen has more.

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He drives an electric truck in Yellowknife, but his home can't handle the charger it came with; Ben Baird purchased his electric truck, expecting to install the Level 2 charger it came with\. He knew he'd have to pay to upgrade his electrical panel from 100 to 200 amps, but he didn't realize he'd also have to pay \$12,000 to upgrade the transformer his home is connected to\.

He drives an electric truck in Yellowknife, but his home can't handle the charger it came with

January 10 , 2024 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

A Yellowknife man bought a fully electric truck, expecting to install the 80 amp Level 2 charger it came with at his home. Then he found out he'd need to pay $12,000 to upgrade a transformer in his neighbourhood to make it work.

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Takhini River Bridge near Whitehorse to be widened for pedestrians, cyclists; The Takhini River Bridge is closed while RCMP investigate a serious vehicle accident that happened Friday morning\.  

January 10 , 2024 at 04:18:02 p.m. CST • :

Takhini River Bridge near Whitehorse to be widened for pedestrians, cyclists

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Crown stays charges against Whitehorse man accused of interfering with computer data; The courthouse in Whitehorse\.  

January 9 , 2024 at 12:28:04 p.m. CST • :

Crown stays charges against Whitehorse man accused of interfering with computer data

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'This little guy is amazing': Proud parents show off Shëth La, N.W.T.'s 1st baby of 2024; Shonto Noeldeke-Catholique \(left\) and Kristen Kodakin-Yakeleya \(right\) had their first child, Shëth La \(centre\), in Yellowknife on Jan\. 3, 2024\. Their baby boy won a prize for being the first child born in the territory in 2024\.  

January 10 , 2024 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

'This little guy is amazing': Proud parents show off Shëth La, N.W.T.'s 1st baby of 2024

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Jordan's Principle claims not being processed in timely manner, says Child and Family Caring Society; In 2022, just over a week before Sept\. 30, the New Brunswick government declared National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a provincial holiday\. Rachel Burke with the Wolastoqey Tribal Council said truth and reconciliation is more than just a day\.  

January 10 , 2024 at 12:33:28 p.m. CST • :

Jordan's Principle claims not being processed in timely manner, says Child and Family Caring Society

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Plans for bison processing plant in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., met with skepticism by local hunter; Bison near Fort Providence, N\.W\.T\.  

January 8 , 2024 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Plans for bison processing plant in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., met with skepticism by local hunter

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January 10 , 2024 at 07:18:05 a.m. CST • :

CBC Radio service restored after Canada-wide technical issues

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January 9 , 2024 at 08:41:09 p.m. CST • :

Repair work on N.W.T.'s Deh Cho bridge to happen this summer

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January 9 , 2024 at 06:14:28 p.m. CST • :

Yukon group prepares for Indigenous cultural exchange in New Zealand

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January 9 , 2024 at 04:58:13 p.m. CST • :

Yellowknife councillors look to spur housing development with new incentives

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January 9 , 2024 at 04:47:49 p.m. CST • :

Yellowknife's primary care centre on reduced services 'until further notice' after flooding

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