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Yukon photographer captures footage of caribou carrying dead rival in its antlers
27 Oct 2026
WARNING: This story contains graphic images of wildlife. Wildlife photographer Peter Mather said he was “shocked” to find a pair of bull caribou with antlers locked together, one of them dead, in the
New study sheds light on sled dogs' short legs, but experts say this is already well known
27 Oct 2026
A new study shows sled dogs have shorter back legs than other dogs by six per cent, but experts in the sled dog world say this is already widely documented and discussed.
Akaitcho First Nations assembly kicks off in Dettah
27 Oct 2026
Leaders and representatives for some Akaitcho First Nations are in Dettah, N.W.T. this week to discuss shared priorities. The Akaitcho Territory Government's annual general assembly starts today and i
Yukon should ‘catch up’ to the rest of Canada on abortion aftercare: advocates
27 Oct 2026
Mimi Deacon, a Whitehorse resident, says she felt left without support after she had an abortion in the Yukon last winter. “You can know that an abortion is the right choice for you and it can still be really hard and emotional.”
Paul Lefebvre gives victory speech, Greater Sudbury says paper ballots still being counted
27 Oct 2026
The votes are still being counted in Greater Sudbury, but incumbent mayor Paul Lefebvre is confident he is on the verge of his second consecutive term.
Cycling advocate hopes Winnipeg's next mayor doesn't backpedal on commitments
27 Oct 2026
A bike advocate is hoping whoever is elected as Winnipeg's mayor builds off existing momentum on the future of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
Winnipegger facing extradition over COVID relief fraud, money laundering allegations
27 Oct 2026
A Winnipeg man is facing extradition after U.S. authorities accused him of defrauding a pandemic-era relief program of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
St. Clements election marked by 'Trumpian' sniping, voter says
27 Oct 2026
St. Clements has one of the most highly contested election races in Manitoba, with 17 candidates vying for six council seats and three running for mayor.
Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
27 Oct 2026
Parts of western Manitoba could see a dusting of snow by Wednesday morning. However, most of it should melt as temperatures warm up.
Nopes to the nine? Blue walls? Five takeaways from Alberta's referendum results
27 Oct 2026
A majority of provincial ridings rejected most of Danielle Smith's ballot questions.
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By Kiron Kasbekar | 08 Mar 2024
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