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Tessa Vikander - Reporter | CBC

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Premier encourages Yukoners to file CRTC complaints over phone service disruptions

Frustration in the Yukon over Bell Mobility's service is continuing to build, and the premier's office is encouraging residents to file complaints with the CRTC.

Court appoints receiver to take over Victoria Gold, granting Yukon gov't's request

After a failure at its Eagle mine near Mayo, Yukon, Victoria Gold has faced financial difficulties. Now it's facing a potential class action lawsuit through a Vancouver firm and it's vowing to fight the Yukon government's and a local First Nation's attempts to appoint a receiver.

Community input sought in 'missing piece' of Yellowknife's art scene

Group planning non-commercial art space and gallery wants to know which of their seven possible locations resonate with Yellowknife and N.W.T. residents.

N.W.T.'s Peary caribou showing signs of recovery, but population still low

After a steep population decline in the mid 1900s, the Peary caribou population is showing some signs of recovery, and one hunter says the caribou he's seeing lately look "healthier and healthier."

New Dene National chief says he wants to modernize constitution

George Mackenzie says the Dene Nation's constitution needs to be revised for the modern era. Dehcho Grand Chief Herb Norwegian, says he's relieved because he proposed several updates a few years ago and they've been "collecting dust."

Dozens of Whitehorse pups parade for dog-lover's 90th birthday

For Niki Simcoe's 90th birthday last week, friends whisked her to Shipyards Park for a surprise dog parade. For the lifelong dog lover, it was a dream come true.

Fire bans in place for Yellowknife and several N.W.T. parks

As parts of the N.W.T. reach 35 C, new fire bans have been set in place, including in N.W.T.'s capital and at certain territorial parks.

Gwichya Gwich'in Council says it's suing Gwich'in Tribal Council for suspending funding

The Gwichya Gwich'in Council claims that the Gwich'in Tribal Council is unlawfully withholding funding.

B.C. seniors vulnerable to illegal rent increases: advocate

The B.C. seniors advocate said that an investigation by his team found some landlords are routinely failing to comply with basic B.C. rental rules.

Stranded tourists frustrated after Grouse Mountain tram breakdown

Visitors were temporarily stranded at the top of Grouse Mountain on Sunday after the resort's aerial tramway stopped working. On the same day, some Grouse Grind hikers who normally take the tram down struggled to descend the mountain by foot.