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N.W.T. health officials provide update on Fort Liard COVID-19 situation (Mon, 18 Jan 2021)
Two probable cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Fort Liard over the past 24 hours.
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Yukon workers' compensation board working with outfitters to improve workplace safety (Mon, 18 Jan 2021)
The Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board will continue working with outfitters this year on improving workplace safety plans and practices following a recent fine levied against an outfitter for violations that contributed to the death of an employee, board president says.
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Alaska university ski team reinstated after $628K fundraiser (Mon, 18 Jan 2021)
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has reinstated the university alpine ski team after the program raised enough money to save itself from elimination.
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'It was only a matter of time': Fort Liard residents react to COVID-19 cases (Mon, 18 Jan 2021)
Residents of Fort Liard describe being worried, nervous and on-edge as the community starts its mandatory 14-day containment order on Monday.  
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'Great progress' as vaccines reach Tahltan citizens in northern B.C. (Mon, 18 Jan 2021)
The Tahltan central government says it has received 600 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for Telegraph Creek, and Iskut, B.C. Most of those doses have already been administered, which covers more than half of eligible citizens.
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