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Gwich'in Tribal Council postpones annual general assembly
14 Aug 2026
The Gwich'in Tribal Council has postponed its annual general assembly this year, saying it needs more time to finalize some financial documents.
South Klondike Highway in Yukon partially reopens to traffic
14 Aug 2026
Yukon's South Klondike Highway south of Carcross was partially reopened to traffic Thursday afternoon, though officials also warned that it could close again "at any time." The highway was closed Tues
Rankin Inlet man charged after residents report hearing gunshots
14 Aug 2026
On August 9, at around 8:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of a gunshot and a man seen inside a residence carrying a gun.
E-bike, e-scooter injuries are on the rise and N.L. wants public input on regulations
14 Aug 2026
With the rise in popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes, the Newfoundland and Labrador government is seeking the public’s input on road safety regulations.
Is AI helping or hurting P.E.I.’s beauty sector?
14 Aug 2026
Artificial intelligence technology is now popping up in the Island’s personal service sectors. While some businesses are using AI as a tool, others say it’s doing more harm than good. CBC’s Camryn Farquharson explains.
Mom wants P.E.I. to bring in Indigo Alerts to help locate vulnerable people who go missing
14 Aug 2026
The death of an 11-year-old old Calgary boy with autism resonated deeply with Tammy Ferguson in Prince Edward Island.
The Toronto Maple Leafs hired this Islander to help players perform this season
14 Aug 2026
An Islander is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ new vice-president of sport performance, overseeing everything from players’ strength and conditioning and nutrition to injury rehab and mental prep. CBC News:
Sussex's Nutrien Civic Centre to reopen after regional funding comes through
14 Aug 2026
The Nutrien Civic Centre in Sussex will reopen to the public on Friday, just six days after it was closed due to funding issues. Executive director Stefanie McFarlane says the centre received a cheque
Bridge linking Acadian Peninsula trails to be rebuilt 9 years after fire
14 Aug 2026
The federal government and the regional service commission announced in Inkerman Wednesday that it will put up $12 million toward rebuilding an essential trail bridge that linked communities in the Ac
Montrealers, prepare for 'major disruptions' as city gets ready to host world's best cyclists
14 Aug 2026
The upcoming UCI 2026 Road World Championships will offer a spectacle like no other but also lead to road closures affecting everything from parking, to bus routes and even trash collection in certain boroughs.
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