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1 dead, 1 charged in Whitehorse as RCMP investigate homicide on New Year's Day

January 2 , 2025 at 11:02:37 a.m. CST • :

Police said they were called to a home Wednesday afternoon where they found a male with critical injuries. Despite first aid from paramedics at the scene, police say the person died.

Tough times at world juniors for Yukon's Gavin McKenna as undisciplined Canadians look to rebound

January 2 , 2025 at 03:35:37 p.m. CST • :

Yukon's Gavin McKenna says all the penalties his team has been racking up at the world junior hockey championships have been frustrating, as he and the rest of the team prepare to take on the Czech Republic Thursday night.

'We have the heart': Nain volleyball team plays up two divisions

January 2 , 2025 at 09:50:30 a.m. CST • :

The Nain teenagers may have placed third, but the pride from their community made it feel like first.

Yellowknife's Giant Mine underground sealed off

January 1 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

The multi-billion dollar cleanup of Yellowknife's Giant Mine reached a milestone in late 2024 — all access to the underground caverns, tunnels and other workings have been sealed off, possibly for good.

Reading group for dads and kids in Inuvik, N.W.T., is about more than literacy

January 2 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

A Saturday-morning reading group started by some dads in Inuvik, N.W.T., isn't just about children's literacy — it's also about building community, and sharing some of the challenges of parenting.

January 1 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Artists could soon get royalties when their work is resold. Inuit artists think it's a good idea.

December 31 , 2024 at 06:04:19 p.m. CST • :

Yukon coroner investigating second death at Whitehorse shelter in less than two weeks

December 31 , 2024 at 01:23:01 p.m. CST • :

Yukon firefighters say fire service still lacking support after rescue equipment, truck purchase delayed

December 31 , 2024 at 12:19:48 p.m. CST • :

Telecommunications outage that affected calling across the North resolved, says Northwestel

December 31 , 2024 at 11:58:26 a.m. CST • :

Researchers ask if Starlink could be a risk to northern communities. A Canadian company disagrees

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