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Indigenous governments in the N.W.T. sign $375M deal to protect their land
Twenty-two Indigenous governments in the Northwest Territories have signed on to a funding agreement worth $375 million over the next 10 years meant to be used for conservation, stewardship and more.
Yukon government says it didn't intend to shut down Victoria Gold
Speaking at a technical briefing Friday morning, Tracy-Anne McPhee said the government does not want to put the company out of business.
Yukon government 'ready to step in' if needed on Victoria Gold mine containment, cleanup
The Yukon government says it's ready to step in to "complement or supplement" Victoria Gold's work to contain the massive slide that took place last month at the Eagle mine heap leach facility.
Nunavut judge made 'no error of law' in murder acquittal, Supreme Court of Canada says
Daniel Hodgson was charged in connection with the death of Bradley Winsor at a house party in Apex, near Iqaluit, in 2017.
Cyanide detected in creek after Victoria Gold's heap leach failure at Eagle gold mine
Energy, Mines and Resources Minister John Streicker said Thursday morning that four water samples taken from different areas near the mine have come back positive for cyanide, but levels are mostly low.
Woman who lied to get twin daughters Inuit status sentenced to 3 years in prison
A woman who admitted to defrauding Inuit organizations of more than $158,000 for her twin daughters' education has been sentenced to three years in a federal prison.
Woman who defrauded Inuit organizations remanded into custody as she awaits sentence
Nunavut Justice Mia Manocchio revoked Karima Manji's bail in an Iqaluit courtroom Monday, saying she saw no point in 'delaying the inevitable.'
Norman Wells turns curling rink into makeshift free clothing shop for evacuees
The clothing was all donated by Norman Wells residents, who have welcomed over 200 evacuees from Fort Good Hope to their community with open arms.
Norman Wells mayor says he wants N.W.T. government to step in to support evacuees
With over 200 evacuees from Fort Good Hope staying in Norman Wells for an unknown period of time, the town's mayor says volunteers can't continue to staff the response unless they get more help.
Nunavut man receives maximum sentence for killing Emerald MacDonald
The man who killed Emerald MacDonald of Kugluktuk has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 25 years.