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New Whitehorse shelter operator removed crucial procedures, inquest hears
The non-profit organization that took over operations at the Whitehorse emergency shelter in 2022 discontinued some procedures at the facility, including an overdose response procedure, a coroner's inquest heard this week.
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Flood risk prompts evacuation alert for Yukon's Klondike River valley
An evacuation alert has been issued for the Klondike River valley near Dawson City, Yukon, along with a flood watch advisory as ice jams threaten to raise water levels in some areas. 
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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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