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Canada - North 3 hours ago. Yukon Hospital Corp. Canada - North March 1. Yukon ombudsman says territory's Safer Schools Action Plan doesn't go far enough The Yukon education department needs to further clarify its internal processes, ombudsman Jason Pedlar wrote in a report released this week, so that its botched response to a sexual abuse case at Hidden Valley Elementary School doesn't happen again. Yukon gov't to spend 3 years remediating abandoned Minto mine site The Yukon government is planning to spend three years remediating the Minto mine site, regardless of whether another company buys it.

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Canada - North 4 hours ago. In Depth. The N. However, accessing territorial services in any language other than English or French remains a challenge for residents. Canada - North 11 hours ago. In the Northwest Territories, an approaching wildfire season is fuelling anxiety As early signs of the wildfire season in Alberta suggest another difficult summer for N. Pilot project aims to support medical patients from Beaufort Delta communities The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation announced a pilot project this week to help beneficiaries pay for medical escorts if territorial benefits don't cover one. Canada - North March 1. It calls on Premier R. Simpson to write a letter to the prime minister and foreign affairs minister advocating for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, advocating for the release of hostages and for funding humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Canada - North February Yukon ombudsman cbc news north territory's Safer Schools Action Plan doesn't go far enough The Yukon education department needs to further clarify its internal processes, ombudsman Jason Pedlar wrote in a report released this week, so that its botched response to a sexual abuse case at Hidden Valley Elementary School doesn't happen again.

Canada - North 4 hours ago. Canada - North March 1. The Nunavut capital continues to deal with the aftermath of a blizzard that swept thought the city on Thursday, leaving people unable to get out of their homes and snowdrifts lining the streets. On Thursday, a pep rally was held in the community. Blizzard shuts down Iqaluit's streets, schools Residents are advised to stay off the roads and take shelter because of reduced visibility and unsafe road conditions. Canada - North February External review of Nutrition North food subsidy program possible, minister says Canada's northern affairs minister says his department may order an external audit of the Nutrition North food subsidy program, "if necessary," to ensure retailers are passing the subsidy on to customers.

A man from Fort McPherson, N. John Blake, 49, said he wanted to deal with his addiction, something he's done in the past after staying at the Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres, a facility no longer contracted by the territorial government. Blake said the territorial government arranged a flight out of Inuvik in late January for him to get that treatment at a facility in Alberta. Blake said he knew he was in need of a medical detox, a program that helps people manage acute intoxication and withdrawal. Made to have a piss test. Brought back over to the room and told that I wasn't welcome in the facility, that they didn't have a detox centre," Blake said. CBC News reached out to Thorpe about the incident by email, but didn't hear back immediately. Blake said he then waited in the lobby for two and a half hours with little information before returning to Larga Homes, a facility in Edmonton that accommodates northerners needing to travel to the city for medical care.

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Low on data or power? Read a low-bandwidth version of this story here. For more stories, see our CBC North news website. Northwest Territories officials said on Friday evening that more than 19, people have fled from Yellowknife due to wildfires and urged those who remain to also leave as soon as possible. The N. Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty on Friday evening again urged the roughly five per cent of residents who haven't left yet to urgently do so. Shane Thompson, N. On the firefighting front, Mike Westwick, a territorial fire information officer, said the blazes have not grown much in the last couple of days due to good weather conditions and suppression efforts. He said the fire near Yellowknife was still 15 kilometres northwest of the city, having not moved much closer through Friday. However, he was cautious to note that the threat has not yet passed and the next few days are expected to be dry.

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Canada - North March 1. No you're not, replied the Yukon government. Blizzard shuts down Iqaluit's streets, schools Residents are advised to stay off the roads and take shelter because of reduced visibility and unsafe road conditions. Not well, study finds In a new study tracking the lives of polar bears near Churchill, Man. Energy report says N. Short Film Face Off is looking for your films. Canada - Saskatchewan February Both documents were tabled at the Legislative Assembly last week. Spouse seeking answers after young N. Sweeping zoning changes in Whitehorse could permit dense housing, more garden suites Whitehorse city council wants to allow four units per lot in areas currently dominated by single, detached-style homes. Yukon ombudsman says territory's Safer Schools Action Plan doesn't go far enough The Yukon education department needs to further clarify its internal processes, ombudsman Jason Pedlar wrote in a report released this week, so that its botched response to a sexual abuse case at Hidden Valley Elementary School doesn't happen again. Canada February News - Canada - North - Community January If any data is entered for this field, you will not be subscribed to this newsletter. Yukon hospital workers give union strike mandate as contract talks resume Unionized employees of the Yukon Hospital Corporation have voted in favour of strike action if they cannot reach a new deal with their employer.

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Video Science February Sweeping zoning changes in Whitehorse could permit dense housing, more garden suites Whitehorse city council wants to allow four units per lot in areas currently dominated by single, detached-style homes. Canada - North March 1. Some conserved energy while others scrambled for food, but nearly all lost weight — raising concerns about starvation risks in the future as sea ice declines. Energy report says N. MLAs disappointed by cabinet's vote against wildfire inquiry The N. Canada - North February Mid-trial, Crown stays aggravated assault charge against Yellowknife man Mid-trial Wednesday, the Crown stayed a charge of aggravated assault against Kurt Stewart, who had been charged with injuring another and leaving him a quadriplegic. Mid-trial, Crown stays aggravated assault charge against Yellowknife man. Missing Persons Act making its way through N. The Nunavut capital continues to deal with the aftermath of a blizzard that swept thought the city on Thursday, leaving people unable to get out of their homes and snowdrifts lining the streets. Canada - North February News - Canada February External review of Nutrition North food subsidy program possible, minister says Canada's northern affairs minister says his department may order an external audit of the Nutrition North food subsidy program, "if necessary," to ensure retailers are passing the subsidy on to customers.