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Most N.W.T. patients with blood cancer will now have to go to Alberta for care
In a public notice Thursday afternoon, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority announced any patients with blood-related cancer who are not in active treatment — meaning those who need regular bloodwork to monitor their condition — will now be sent to Alberta for care instead.
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Amendment to Yukon's Education Act offers credit to students who take local courses
The legislation change, passed by Yukon MLAs last week, will enable students to take locally developed classes for high school credit.
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Nunavut government wants to open a protected area in the High Arctic to tourism
The Government of Nunavut is pushing the federal government to allow tourism, recreational and outfitting activities in the Tuvaijuittuq Marine Protected Area in the High Arctic.
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Fort Smith man convicted of murder receives youth sentence of 7 years
A Fort Smith, N.W.T., man who, when he was 17, shot and killed Jordan Tourangeau, has been sentenced to seven years under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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Pilot reported fire on fuel-laden plane and tried to return to airport before deadly Alaska crash
One of the two pilots of an airplane that was laden with fuel reported a fire on board shortly before the aircraft crashed and burned outside Fairbanks, Alaska, killing both of them and leaving debris over a wide area, a federal transportation official said Wednesday.
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N.W.T. homes damaged in 2022 explosions both had gas work done without permits
Fire investigation reports from the N.W.T. fire marshal's office, obtained through an access to information request, show the properties in Yellowknife and Hay River both had work done to their propane systems for which the necessary permits and inspections were not carried out. 
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Ottawa failing to meet Jordan's Principle deadlines for First Nations kids' care most of the time
Indigenous Services Canada is taking longer to respond to requests to help First Nations children, which critics say is putting lives at risk.
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Construction of new defence building in Yellowknife set to begin, years later than expected
Work will begin next month on a new 9,200-square-metre facility in Yellowknife that will serve as the new home of Joint Task Force North and the headquarters for the 1st Canadian Ranger Patrol Group.
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Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation rebuts arguments from Denesoline CEO about alleged fraud
Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation lawyers on Tuesday rebutted evidence presented by Ron Barlas's lawyers in an ongoing legal battle with the suspended Denesoline CEO.
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Students vying for a chance to fight wildfires in the Yukon
A 12-day intensive boot camp called "Beat the Heat" is putting students through grueling physical workouts and some jam-packed classroom lessons. Those who pass will get a ticket to join a unit crew and fight wildfires in the Yukon, and possibly further afield, too.
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