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Yukon MLA says Whitehorse airport runway not safe

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 23:17

Yukon's opposition is challenging the government about airport safety in Whitehorse, saying the runway is not long enough and also too slippery in winter.

Parts of 50 caribou found wasted near Gameti, N.W.T.

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 23:15

The N.W.T. Department of Environment and Natural Resources said parts of more than 50 caribou were found wasted near Gameti in April.

Victoria Gold delays construction of Yukon mine

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 22:24

Victoria Gold Corporation says it will push back the start of construction on its Eagle Gold project in Yukon rather than dilute existing shareholders' investments.

Quebec Crees wary of PQ mining taxes for northern Quebec

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 22:02

The chief negotiator for the Grand Council of the Crees expects mining development in Cree territory will slow down because of the Parti Québécois' new mining royalty system.

Resolute health centre still waiting for mold cleanup

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 21:14

It's been two years since mold was found at Resolute's health centre but Nunavut's Department of Community and Government Services has not been able to find a company to clean it up.

Giant Mine meltwater spills into Baker Creek

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 17:14

The water in Baker Creek outside of Yellowknife is being tested for contaminants after meltwater from Giant Mine accidentally spilled into the creek.

The revival of 'baby boxes' for unwanted infants

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 15:19

Baby boxes — a convent practice that dates to medieval times — are seeing a revival around the world, including in Canada where Alberta became the second province on Monday to offer the safe haven for unwanted infants.

Nunavut legislature begins spring sitting

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 14:58

The spring sitting of the Nunavut legislative assembly starts today, the second-last sitting before the general election in October.

Geologists to test mineral exploration by air in Nunavut

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 14:33

Federal geologists are planning to test a new method of mineral exploration this summer in Nunavut using data collected by satellite and aircraft.

WestJet reports "best ever" earnings in Q1

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 14:19

WestJet is reporting its "best ever" quarterly earnings, while also announcing deal to sell 10 of its oldest jets and replace them with 10 newer ones.

Canada drops out of race to tap methane hydrates

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:09

Canada is abandoning a 15-year program that was researching ways to tap a potentially revolutionary energy source, just as Japan is starting to use the results to exploit methane hydrates.

Yellowknifer's video of raven charms thousands online

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 02:22

A Yellowknife man's video of him speaking with a raven has garnered thousands of hits on YouTube.

Yukon arrest processing facility hits construction snags

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 01:53

Part of a new government facility in Whitehorse - an arrest processing facility - is being undone before the building is even built.

Salt River chief takes out newspaper ad to deny wrongdoing

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 01:16

The Chief of the Salt River First Nation in Fort Smith, N.W.T., is responding to claims that a band meeting she called last week was illegal.

Yukon MP says he does not deny climate change effects

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 23:04

Yukon MP Ryan Leef denies he is a climate change denier, after critics accused him of siding with people who discount climate change and its effects.

Yukon hunters fined $30K for illegal hunt

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 22:56

Two Yukoners and their out-of-territory cousins were fined $30,000 and banned from hunting in Yukon for 10 years after they pleaded guilty to hunting illegal.

Enbridge breaks safety rules at pipeline pump stations across Canada

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 22:07

The biggest oil and gas pipeline company in Canada is breaking National Energy Board safety rules at 117 of its 125 pump stations across the country, but Enbridge says it's not to blame.

Nunavut resident wants new focus on suicide prevention

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:58

A Nunavut woman says the high rate of suicide shows current prevention strategies aren't working.

Igloolik's Andy Attagutalukutuk wins 2013 Nunavut Quest

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:38

The 14th annual Nunavut Quest wrapped up over the weekend in Igloolik, and Andy Attagutalukutuk of Igloolik took home the big prize.

Yukon, N.W.T. pledge to host dropped AWG events

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 21:30

Yukon, Alaska and the Northwest Territories promise to host 2016 Arctic Winter Games events that Greenland can't.