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Families furious over treatment of foster children in Kinngait, Nunavut

June 16 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

CBC has spoken to several families with children in care — as well as three former workers — who say the conditions at the Family Services facility in the community are terrible.

Yellowknife recruiting lifeguards as new pool sees thousands of users within first month

June 16 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

The City of Yellowknife is recruiting more lifeguards to work at the newly opened aquatic centre to accommodate the high level of attendance.

One year after Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., evacuation, leaders reflect on lessons learned

June 15 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

A year ago, a threatening wildfire forced the three-week evacuation of Fort Good Hope, N.W.T. A year later, leaders in the community say they are working hard to ensure it doesn't happen again.

Pride flag vandalized in Mistissini, Que.; community support grows, one window at a time

June 15 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

After a Pride flag was torn down at Voyageur Memorial High School in Mistissini, Que., one local family decided to show solidarity with the Pride movement, by painting their windows.

Nunavut bodybuilder winning medals and hoping to lift Inuit in the process

June 14 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

From a young age, the Diane Marin competed in sports in high school and university before finding bodybuilding in her late twenties. She said she hopes other young Inuit get excited about working out and living a healthy lifestyle.

June 13 , 2025 at 09:43:40 p.m. CDT • :

Yukon First Nations graduation turns 50

June 13 , 2025 at 07:55:52 p.m. CDT • :

N.W.T. Supreme Court grants eviction orders for occupants of 2 cabins

June 13 , 2025 at 12:32:50 p.m. CDT • :

Alaska Highway reopens after fatal collision south of Whitehorse

June 13 , 2025 at 05:00:00 p.m. CDT • :

Fort Good Hope N.W.T man sentenced to 7 years in prison for manslaughter

June 13 , 2025 at 03:46:53 p.m. CDT • :

4 youth charged with arson after fire in Taloyoak, Nunavut

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