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Plant communities in the Arctic are changing along with the climate, study finds; An aerial shot of the Pauline Cove settlement of Herschel Island-Qikiqtaruk in the Yukon in 2019\. Researchers have been monitoring plant diversity and abundance on the island for years\.

Plant communities in the Arctic are changing along with the climate, study finds

May 9 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

A recent study has found that climate change is altering Arctic plant composition, with some species declining in response to warmer temperatures, while others flourish. Researchers studied over 2,000 plant communities across the Canadian Arctic, Alaska, and Scandinavia over four decades.

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Temporary relief for Puvirnituq's water woes, while issues persist in other Nunavik villages; A water truck in Kangiqsujuaq, Que\. The community is one of a few in Nunavik dealing with frozen pipes\.

Temporary relief for Puvirnituq's water woes, while issues persist in other Nunavik villages

May 9 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

After months of disruption, residents in Puvirnituq have a temporary solution to its frozen water pipe problems. But some other Nunavik villages are still dealing with similar issues.

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Is the promise of military icebreakers political theatre or sensible policy?; Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S\. St-Laurent, foreground, and United States Coast Guard Cutter Healy are seen working together in the Arctic Ocean to acquire data to help map the seafloor\. Both the governing Liberals and Opposition Conservatives now support building more icebreakers for the military\.

Is the promise of military icebreakers political theatre or sensible policy?

May 9 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

There's a sense of déjà vu in the defence community over the proposal by both Liberals and Conservatives to give the navy heavy, militarized icebreakers. Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government toyed with the idea almost 20 years ago and decided to opt for something more practical. Experts wonder what the government is trying to accomplish.

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2 non-profits aim to end homelessness in Whitehorse with new youth program, community plan; A view of downtown Whitehorse in 2021\. The Safe at Home Society has new money for youth programming that's aimed at combating homelessness in the city, while the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is also working on a new plan\.

2 non-profits aim to end homelessness in Whitehorse with new youth program, community plan

May 8 , 2025 at 08:13:55 p.m. CDT • :

The Safe at Home Society has been granted $3.45 million for youth programming that's aimed at combating homelessness in Whitehorse, while the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition is also working on a new plan.

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Yellowknife man sentenced for sexual assault of 13-year-old; Bradley Beaulieu appeared in court on Thursday via video from an Alberta prison\. He's in the midst of an unrelated prison term impaired driving offences\.

Yellowknife man sentenced for sexual assault of 13-year-old

May 8 , 2025 at 06:31:56 p.m. CDT • :

Bradley Storm Beaulieu was given a 3.5-year prison term to serve immediately following sentences he's currently serving for unrelated impaired driving offences.

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2 people dead, 1 injured after Alaska Highway collision near Teslin, Yukon; An RCMP cruiser\. Police say a crash early Wednesday morning near Teslin, Yukon, involved a sedan and a commercial tractor trailer in a head-on collision\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 02:56:41 p.m. CDT • :

2 people dead, 1 injured after Alaska Highway collision near Teslin, Yukon

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Locums aren't the only ones who need incentives, says N.W.T. doctor; Dr\. Katherine Breen heading to her last shift in 2018 before giving birth, her son was born five days later\. While she said she was lucky to be healthy enough to work late into pregnancy, it should not have been the expectation\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 05:54:08 p.m. CDT • :

Locums aren't the only ones who need incentives, says N.W.T. doctor

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Former N.W.T teacher and coach made years of 'inappropriate choices,' Crown argues at trial; Former teacher and coach Neil Barry outside the Yellowknife courthouse last month\. His jury trial is now in its third week\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

Former N.W.T teacher and coach made years of 'inappropriate choices,' Crown argues at trial

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Whitehorse man faces extradition to U.S. on murder, robbery charges in Oregon; The courthouse in Whitehorse, Yukon, photographed on Dec\. 5, 2024\.  

May 8 , 2025 at 09:38:00 a.m. CDT • :

Whitehorse man faces extradition to U.S. on murder, robbery charges in Oregon

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Nunavik school board and some staff ratify collective agreement; Kativik Ilisarniliriniq said the agreement includes a housing allowance for locally hired staff, a \$7,500 signing bonus for Nunavik-based professionals and a yearly \$2,600 bonus for returning staff\.   

May 8 , 2025 at 06:29:17 p.m. CDT • :

Nunavik school board and some staff ratify collective agreement

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May 8 , 2025 at 02:24:36 p.m. CDT • :

'We made it for Inuit': North of North creators thrilled to start work on new season

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May 7 , 2025 at 11:36:16 a.m. CDT • :

Man in Pond Inlet, Nunavut, dies during interaction with RCMP

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May 7 , 2025 at 04:14:07 p.m. CDT • :

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation

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May 8 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

Leaders in Mayo, Yukon, urge people to come forward to help solve 2023 double homicide

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May 8 , 2025 at 05:03:29 p.m. CDT • :

Uquutaq Society's low-barrier shelter expansion slated to open in Iqaluit in July 2026

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