Victims, suspect in northern Quebec slayings were related

by Benjamin Shingler, Jonathan Montpetit, Simon Nakonechny

The three people fatally stabbed in Akulivik, a remote community in northern Quebec, have been identified as relatives of the man suspected in their deaths.

New connections, new opportunity: 1,200 km Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link comes to N.W.T.

by Mike Gibbins

A nearly 1,200-kilometre fibre optic line stretching across the Northwest Territories is set to come online, making everything from video streaming to data collection easier in the Mackenzie Valley.

Whitehorse artist draws historic houses for colouring book

by Rachel Levy-McLaughlin

Erin Dixon started her project — titled '30 Houses in 30 Days' — to celebrate some of the interesting buildings around Whitehorse, ones that she felt exuded character and life.

Photos Your North: Best reader photos for the week of June 5

The summer months are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a weekly serving of your best photos from across the territories? Check out the best user submitted shots of the week from Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut.

Food donations on way to Rankin Inlet

by Idil Mussa

Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Ottawa are this week packing two shipping containers full of donated food to send to Rankin Inlet as part of a project called North of 60.

$10K for you and you and you: Alberta man drops off cheques in each Canadian capital to help the hungry

by Priscilla Hwang

An Alberta man has a unique way of celebrating Canada’s 150. He’s driving to every capital city in Canada, dropping off a cheque for $10,000.

Climate change and low water sinks popular Yukon fishing derby

The Kluane Lake Fishing Derby won't happen this Canada Day weekend, because organizers say it's become too hard to launch a boat. The lake's water level has dropped significantly, since a retreating glacier stopped feeding the lake with melt water.

FEATURE Looking for rocks with dad: Meet the Inuit family behind Nunavut's newest mine

by Kate Kyle

Doris Kallak, 66, was a guest of honour this week during a celebration at Nunavut’s Doris North mine at Hope Bay. The mine is named after her and her stepfather first staked the area near where the mine is today in 1964.

Yukon's Jeanne Beaudoin recognized with Boreal Award

by Philippe Morin

Yukoner Jeanne Beaudoin will receive this year's Boreal Award, a national award that recognizes persons committed to the development of Francophone culture. The recognition as Beaudoin looking back on 35 years of community work and progress.

Motorcyclist begins 150-day cultural photography tour of Canada in Nunavut

by Sara Frizzell

In 2014, Jimmy Ung set out from Montreal on his motorcycle heading to the southern tip of Argentina, interviewing 150 people along the way, now he’s using the same formula as he travels across Canada.

'Extremely driven' Arviat youth is next president of National Inuit Youth Council

by Priscilla Hwang

The National Inuit Youth Council is welcoming a new president from Arviat, Nunavut.

Tamara Goeppel pleads not guilty to Yukon election charges

The trial for the Liberal candidate for Whitehorse Centre in November's election may take up to five days.

Inuvik's greenhouse latest victim in string of break-and-enters

A rash of break-and-enters in Inuvik, N.W.T., has struck the town's greenhouse, which is now considering temporarily laying off an employee to make up for the stolen funds.

Yellowknife RCMP confirm woman reported missing has travelled out of the N.W.T.

Yellowknife RCMP asked for public assistance in locating a women reported missing on June 5 in Yellowknife. They now say she is in transit and are working to confirm her safe arrival at her destination.

Whitehorse to develop first 'bicycle network plan' for city

by Mike Rudyk

The goal is to have the plan for future development of bike lanes on roads, and protected, multi-use paths.

Daniel Hodgson charged with 2nd degree murder after suspicious death in Apex

Daniel Hodgson, 37, has been charged with 2nd degree murder for the death of 23-year-old Bradley Winsor.

Child porn arrest in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

After an extensive investigation, RCMP have arrested and charged a Cambridge Bay man with one count of possessing child pornography.

'Standing ovation' in Iqaluit bar greets milestone gay marriage in Nunavut

by Angela Hill

Two men feted their wedding with friends in Iqaluit earlier this month in what is believed to be the first time a gay Inuk man has married in the territory.

Yukon judge tosses drunk driving charge over 30 minute tow truck wait

Judge Peter Chisholm agreed that the driver should have been given a breathalyzer 'as soon as practicable.'

Yellowknife RCMP investigate alleged sexual assault on Frame Lake trail

RCMP say the incident occurred near the Ruth Inch Pool on Wednesday evening at about 6:50 p.m.

Beavers move toward Arctic coastline, mess with Inuvialuit fishing spots

by Rignam Wangkhang

Richard Gruben was planning to hunt wild geese near Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. Instead, the Inuvialuit hunter ended up harvesting an iconic rodent — his first ever.

No money set aside to replace aging bridges on Yukon's North Canol, says gov't

by Nancy Thomson

Weight restrictions on some bridges on Yukon's North Canol road are creating problems for companies doing work at the Yukon-Northwest Territories border, but no money is set aside in this year's budget to replace the aging structures.

The community that 'never gave up' on empty homes amid a housing shortage

by Priscilla Hwang

Colville Lake, N.W.T., had three empty houses in their community more than 10 years ago — but they were put to good use.

Iqaluit teen lands 1 of 10 spots in the fast-track to medical school at Queen's University

by Sara Frizzell

Anchaleena Mandal is graduating from Iqaluit’s Inukshuk High School this month with plans to enter a university program that will fast-track her schooling to become a doctor.

Federal delays could smother Inuvik's fledgling satellite industry, says telecom prez

by Walter Strong

Tom Zubko, president of Inuvik's New North Networks, says millions of dollars in investment in Inuvik, not to mention future investment, are in jeopardy if the federal government does not pick up its pace.

'The dying of our youth is enough': Innu leaders gather on Confederation Building steps

Labrador Innu chiefs are accusing the federal government of not following through on 'reducing risk' to Innu youth in Labrador.

Food donations on way to Rankin Inlet

by Idil Mussa

Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Ottawa are this week packing two shipping containers full of donated food to send to Rankin Inlet as part of a project called North of 60.

'It's so beautiful and so grand,' says traveller who won free airfare to Yellowknife

by Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi

Two winners of NWT Tourism’s 150 free flights to Yellowknife are sad their trip is coming to an end.

Photos N.W.T. youth run, jump and throw at territorial track championships

Hundreds of students from across the Northwest Territories have descended on Hay River this week, strutting their stuff in the 2017 N.W.T. Track and Field Championships.

Yukon premier talks ANWR, NAFTA in Washington, D.C.

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver says he's been bending the ears of U.S. politicians this week, talking about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), the Shakwak Agreement, and NAFTA.

Someone dumped some old fuel tanks near the Yukon River in Whitehorse

by Karen McColl

The city says nine residential furnace fuel tanks were left near an access road by the McCrae industrial area.

Controversial allegations of fraud, corruption divide Liard First Nation

by Philippe Morin

A letter, sent to the federal government last month by then-chief Daniel Morris and two councillors, alleges millions of dollars in unauthorised transfers, bonfires to destroy official documents, and even alludes to 'suspicious' deaths.

Indigenize the Senate: Inuk youth speaks in Ottawa

by Angela Hill

Indigenous youth leaders from across the country spoke in Ottawa on Wednesday for Indigenize the Senate day. One of the youth was Andrea Andersen, a Nunatsiavut Inuk living in Iqaluit.

N.W.T. communities not ready for legal marijuana, says Sahtu MLA

by Walter Strong

With little more than a year before the N.W.T. government must have its new pot laws in place, the gov't has begun a period of public consultations.

'Jelly bean' colour scheme: Tuktoyaktuk paints the town ahead of highway opening

by Mackenzie Scott

As the community of Tuktoyaktuk gears up for the opening of its new highway, it's begun to prepare for visitors — starting with giving the community a facelift.

Nunavut education minister makes last ditch effort to save Bill 37

by Jane Sponagle

Education Minister Paul Quassa appealed to MLAs Wednesday to debate any issues about Bill 37 instead of letting it die.

Elections NWT official recommends bank account requirement be dropped for candidates

A new report published by Elections NWT has found that the lack of banks in the territory's smaller communities is making it difficult for political candidates to follow rules surrounding campaign contributions.

Inuit traditional knowledge workshop seeks participants

by Angela Hill

The Kivalliq Inuit Association is hosting a traditional Inuit knowledge sharing workshop in July called Somebody's Daughter, and are looking for Inuit women from across Nunavut to participate — all expenses paid.

In new defence policy, Liberals turn focus to Arctic sovereignty

by Sara Frizzell

The Government of Canada committed to enforcing its Arctic sovereignty in the Liberals’ new defence policy, promising more vehicles, surveillance and presence in the region.

'Absolutely terrified': Northern B.C. family fights off 2 marauding grizzly bears

by Paul Tukker

Rick Cowan describes it like a kind of siege at his Atlin, B.C., home, carried out by two aggressive bears who would not relent.

Boil water advisory issued for Arviat, Nunavut

Test results from the community's drinking water were described as 'unsatisfactory,' in a news release from the Department of Health.

Nunavut's Hope Bay mine celebrates commercial production with Inuit landowners

by Kate Kyle

Charlie Evalik, former president of the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, stands at the Doris North mine site June 7. 'It's positive. Employment for the communities.'

'Not for the claustrophobic': Climber falls down narrow crevasse on Alaskan glacier, rescuers chip him out

by Dan Joling

'When he fell, in there, he had enough speed and force that he was able to slide down through skinnier places than we could squeeze people down there,' said one rescuer.

Cree Nation Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come not vying for re-election

by Susan Bell

After 40 years of public life, the Grand Chief of the Grand Council of the Crees of Quebec, has announced via social media that he will not be seeking re-election later this summer.

Community advocates say A New Day healing program 'doomed to fail'

by Mike Gibbins

Some community advocates in Yellowknife are concerned a healing program for men in the N.W.T. is destined for failure as it faces possible changes and is set to be taken over next month by a relatively 'untested' organization.

Former 'Yukon Gold' star pleads guilty to abandoning garbage at mine site

by Dave Croft

Ken Foy pleaded guilty to four charges after he failed to properly clean up behind himself when he left his placer mining operation on Moose Creek, west of Dawson City.

Fort George, Que., musician turns 90, recalls playing country tunes for elders

by Christopher Herodier

Back in the 1960s, Simon Scipio was one of the first troubadours in his home community of Fort George, Que. He celebrated his 90th birthday on June 1.

Hockey arena will be temporary home for Yellowknife sobering centre

by Walter Strong

A sobering centre has been on the N.W.T. government's radar for more than a year as a way to mitigate public intoxication and give some homeless people a safe place to spend the night.

Whitehorse pedestrians are walking on rainbows

The city is showing support for the LGBTQ-Plus community with a splash of colour at a downtown intersection.

Dismissal of Aurora College board surprises former board member

by Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi

A former member of Aurora College's board of governors is questioning why the board is being replaced with a single administrator as the college prepares to go through a 'foundational review'.