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Northbeat - August 28, 2026
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- Northbeat - August 28, 2026
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- 1:04:49
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- 15 hours ago
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- Igalaaq - August 28, 2026
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- 1:04:50
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- Yellowknife election approaches at pivotal time for city
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A municipal election is coming this fall in Yellowknife. The next mayor and council will have to navigate a time full of challenges and major opportunities for the city, from diamond mine closures to billions in federal spending. CBC’s Sarah St-Pierre reports.
#yellowknife #nwt #northwestterritories #election #citycouncil
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- Families demand action following several dog attacks in Nunavut and Nunavik
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- 1:57
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- 1 day ago
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- After several dog attacks in recent weeks, residents across Nunavut and Nunavik say enough is enough. CBC News has spoken to families with children who have been left scarred from recent encounter with loose dogs. A warning: this story from Samuel Wat contains some distressing audio.
#nunavut #nunavik #iqaluit #dogs #dogbites #dogattack
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- Emergency Shelter in Whitehorse gets contract extended for 7 months
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Whitehorse's Emergency Shelter operator is confirmed for the next seven months. But questions remain about how, and where the shelter will be run. Dana Hatherly reports.
#whitehorse #yukon #shelter #funding
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- More Yukoners turning to food banks as demand continues to rise
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The Yukon Food Bank says more people than ever are using their services and there's no signs of slowing. The CBC's Grace Knapp has more.
#yukon #whitehorse #foodbanks #foodsecurity #costofliving #groceries
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- Northbeat - August 27, 2026
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- 27:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Igalaaq - August 27, 2026
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- 26:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Why do so many of Nunavut's fire investigations remain unsolved?
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Many investigations on fires in Nunavut remain unsolved. One investigator says it can be difficult to determine a cause. Former fire officials say internal department turmoil could be hampering investigations. Arty Sarkisian reports.
#nunavut #iqaluit #fire #investigation
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- Native Women's Association adopts resolution to end NDAs to cover up misconduct
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Native Women's Association of Canada wants to end the practice of using non-disclosure agreements — or NDAs — to cover up misconduct. One of the group's members, the Amautiit Nunavut Inuit Women's Association, proposed a resolution to end the practice at an annual general assembly last week. It was adopted on Saturday.
#nunavut #iqaluit #inuit #nda #women
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- Northbeat - August 26, 2026
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- 27:09
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Igalaaq - August 26, 2026
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- 28:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Yellowknife woman spent $6K to travel south to find out she has a deadly disease
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A Yellowknife woman says she spent six months looking for answers about her health issues. She says doctors in Yellowknife told her she was healthy and prescribed her sleeping pills. But as CBC’s Saloni Bhugra reports, the resident flew to Edmonton to find out she has a deadly disease.
#NWT #northwestterritories #Yellowknife #Healthcare #nurses #doctors #hospital
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- Chair of Yellowknife Catholic School Board talks loss of Jordan's Principle funding
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- 14:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Yellowknife Catholic Schools welcomed students back to the classroom yesterday. The board's Jordan’s Principle funding agreement expired at the end of the last school year. Despite pleas to the N.W.T. government, the district is starting this year with millions of dollars less, and dozens of lost positions.
#NWT #Schooling #JordansPrinciple #northwestterritories #Yellowknife #teachers
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- Canadian fine art held in N.W.T. a part of one man's years-long search
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- John Bennett of Montreal is on a mission to find and document all the paintings and sketches made by the Canadian painter A.Y. Jackson during trips Jackson made to the N.W.T. more than 70 years ago. Bennett’s father helped organize those trips for the famed member of the Group of Seven. Jocelyn Shepel has more.
#Canada #NWT #northwestterritories #art #artist
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- Land-based program expands to kindergarten at Yellowknife school
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Learning on the land is a core part of a land-based program growing at Yellowknife's Weledeh Catholic School. What started as a land-based junior kindergarten last year turned out so successful the school is launching a land-based kindergarten — tapping into wider calls for more education on the land in N.W.T. schools. CBC's Sarah St-Pierre reports.
#Yellowknife #NWT #northwestterritories #land #education #students
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- Nunavut communities celebrate bowhead whale catch
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- In the waters of Nunavut, hunters from Iqaluit and Sanirajak have successfully caught their allotted bowhead whales. As Liam Britten reports, it’s a big deal for communities that value food security and independence.
#Nunavut #hunting #hunter #Sanirajak #Iqaluit #Inuit #countryfood
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- Residents bid farewell to Haines Junction community hall
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The village of Haines Junction in the Yukon is saying goodbye to its old community hall. The building was a gathering place and landmark for decades. But it's been closed for years now, and is finally being torn down. CBC’s Bruce De La Cruz has the story.
#HainesJunction #Yukon #Community #Whitehorse
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- Whitehorse residents debate mineral exploration at public hearing
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The City of Whitehorse continues to consider whether to allow for expanded mineral exploration in the copper belt. Monday night, it hosted a public hearing. Julien Greene has more.
#Whitehorse #mining #copper #yukon
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- ATCO Electric Yukon to hire auditor to look into billing system
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Yukon government says people in the territory need answers when it comes to high energy bills. Last winter, many ATCO electric customers were hit with unusually costly bills. The territory is now urging the utility to bring on an independent third party to review its billing practices. Chris MacIntyre has more.
#Yukon #CostoflIving #electrical #bills #Canada #News #Whitehorse #DawsonCity #WatsonLake
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- Yukon premier says Canada’s sovereignty at heart of ‘trade war’ with United States
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Yukon premier says a big part of the U.S. trade war comes down to ensuring Canada’s sovereignty. His comments come on the heels of what he calls “economic attacks” on Canada and a breakdown of trade talks over the weekend. Dana Hatherly reports.
#Tariffs #Canada #ustariffs #news #trade #tradedeal
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- Nunavut Premier worries for residents caught in crossfire from rejected trade deal
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Without a Canada-U.S. trade deal, the price of goods across the board could spike up. Nunavut Premier John Main is worried the tit-for-tat between the countries could drive up the cost of goods to the North. The CBC's Samuel Wat has more.
#Tariffs #Canada #ustariffs #news #trade #tradedeal
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- Whitehorse leaders review e-scooter safety rules following fatal crash
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- An e-scooter collision in Whitehorse three weeks ago has Yukon government leaders and city officials looking at changes to the use of the transportation.The crash shocked the community and raised important questions. TJ Dhir looks at the rules governing e-scooters, as their use rises across the country.
#Whitehorse #EScooters #Yukon
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- Arctic Bay berry pickers have frightening polar bear encounter
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The group came face-to-face with an aggressive polar bear cub. Though everyone walked away unscathed, it was an important lesson in staying safe while on the land. CBC's Eli Qaqqasiq-Taqtu has more from Arctic Bay.
#polarbear #arctic #nunavut #ArcticBay #wildlife #canada #news #CBC #Iqaluit
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- N.W.T. man who lured children online charged while on parole
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A child sex offender from the N.W.T. is back in jail with his parole revoked and faces new criminal charges for child sex abuse. Devon Tredinnick reports.
#NWT #northwestterritories #fortsmith #yellowknife #RCMP
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- 2 Alberta men charged in Fort Smith Fireweed Festival shooting
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Police have charged two men in relation to a shooting in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. RCMP say it occured early Saturday during the town's annual Fireweed Festival. The CBC's Jessica Davey-Quantick has the details.
#NWT #northwestterritories #fortsmith #yellowknife #RCMP #alberta
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- Northbeat - August 25, 2026
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- 29:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Igalaaq - August 25, 2026
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- 29:07
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Northbeat - August 24, 2026
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- 28:56
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Igalaaq - August 24, 2026
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- 25:09
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Canadian Space Agency to build greenhouses in 5 Nunavut communities
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- How different is the Canadian Arctic from the moon? The Canadian Space agency says not that much. That's why they're building greenhouses in five communities across the territory. They want to see if the technology can be used to feed astronauts on future missions. Arty Sarkisian explains.
#Space #Nunavut #Canada
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- Baby mammoth statue pops up in Dawson City
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- A new statue has appeared in Dawson City, Yukon. It's a tribute to a baby mammoth named Nun Cho Ga. The statue joins a much larger mammoth on the town's front street. CBC spoke to the artist behind the creation.
#Mammoth #DawsonCity #Yukon
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- How much do you know about wildfire smoke?
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- 6:40
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- How much do you know about wildfire smoke? What causes smoky conditions? How can you predict when the air will be toxic? And more importantly, when you can breathe easily? The CBC's Jessica Davey-Quantick did a deep dive and has the details.
#Wildfire #Fire #Smoke #NWT #northwestterritories #firefighter #news #CBC #Canada
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- Northbeat - August 21, 2026
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- 27:34
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Norman Wells suffers major blow as Imperial Oil operation officially ends
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The town of Norman Wells, N.W.T., is facing changes after Imperial Oil officially shut down oil production in the town last week. Among them are cuts to tax revenue from the company and a switch from gas to diesel power. Tamara Merritt has the story.
#NormanWells #NWT #Oil
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- Check out the fall celebration at the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Wıìlıìdeh site
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Not far from the Yellowknfie River people are spending their weekend celeberating the arrival of fall. The CBC's Meghan Roberts stopped by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Wıìlıìdeh site to check it all out.
#Yellowknife #Dene #Fall
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- Rankin Inlet officials say underage ATV drivers are a problem
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Rankin Inlet officials say, reckless, underage ATV drivers, speeding through the community are far too common. They're worried for people's safety. They say they've tried to mitigate the problem with legislation, but even with that, the issue is only getting worse. The CBC’s Mah Noor Mubarik has more.
#RankinInlet #ATV #Nunavut
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- Igalaaq - August 21, 2026
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- 29:58
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Mining technology tested in Yukon uses particles from space to see underground
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The Yukon’s Macmillan Pass was one of the first regions to see subatomic particles used to view the earth’s subsurface. The technique promises to cut down on the time, cost and environmental impact of exploratory drilling – the traditional way of figuring out what’s underground. Caitrin Pilkington has the story.
#Yukon #Mining #Technology
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- Bacteria in Sambaa K'e water could become common as N.W.T. warms, study finds
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Three years ago the first case of cyanobacteria in Sambaa K'e drinking water was discovered. Researchers now warn sightings may become more prevalent as the N.W.T. get warmer due to climate change. Tamara Merritt reports.
#NWT #SambaaKe #ClimateChange
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- As the Behchokǫ̀ drug crisis gets worse, chief looks to take on drug traffickers
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- 5:33
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- It's not news to Behchokǫ̀ Chief Bertha Rabesca Zoe that the drug crisis in her community is getting worse and making people feel unsafe. Now, a little over a year into her tenure as chief, she says she's gearing up to tackle the drug trade problem herself. Sarah St-Pierre has the story.
#Behchoko #News #Yellowknife
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- Whale Cove councillor charged with manslaughter, sexual assault
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Michael Angutetuar was arrested after an incident that allegedly resulted in the death of a young woman on the morning of March 25. He insists he has no intention of stepping down from his position. As legal proceedings continue against him, the hamlet is now considering its options. Arty Sarkisian reports.
#WhaleCove #RCMP #Nunavut
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- Chief of Defense staff visits Iqaluit, gathers feedback on 'ambitious' plans
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The country's top soldier wants to know what the community thinks of the Force's "ambitious" defense and security plans in the Arctic. CBC's Liam Britten reports on what the Chief of Defence is promising, and how communities will be consulted on those plans.
#Iqaluit #Military #arcticsecurity
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- Most Grade 10 students in N.W.T. are repeating the grade, report says
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- CLARIFICATION (26/08/26): This story says students in the N.W.T. require 100 credits to graduate high school. While true for the time of the report, for the 2025-26 school year, students will only require 80 credits to graduate, as the N.W.T. has switched to the B.C. curriculum.
The Northwest Territories' latest education performance report is highlighting a huge problem in the system that's been happening for years. The CBC's Devon Tredinnick has more.
#Education #Yellowknife #School #NWT #northwestterritories #
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- Northbeat - August 20, 2026
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- 26:56
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- CLARIFICATION (26/08/26): A story in this broadcast says students in the N.W.T. require 100 credits to graduate high school. While true for the time of the report, for the 2025-26 school year, students will only require 80 credits to graduate, as the N.W.T. has switched to the B.C. curriculum.
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- Igalaaq - August 20, 2026
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- 26:57
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- Northbeat - August 19, 2026
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- 27:06
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Igalaaq - August 19, 2026
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- 26:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- Supply of fabric hearts from Hospice Yukon running low
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- For twenty years the Yukon Hospice Society in Whitehorse has been handing out fabric hearts to people who are grieving or just going through a hard time. Each colourful token carries a story about the artist's lost loved one. As Alexa MacKie tells us, the supply is running low.
#Whitehorse #Hospice #Yukon #Grief
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- Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board threatens Ekati license over alleged unauthorized dumping
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
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- The board is demanding answers from the Northwest Territories government on why its inspector authorized the disposal of emulsion in a tailings pond. The CBC's Niles Niemuth has the story.
#Ekati #NWT #northwestterritories #Mining #diamondmining #
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