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No one injured in Whitehorse house fire
04 Jun 2026
A house in Whitehorse's Porter Creek neighbourhood suffered significant damage in a fire on Wednesday, according to a city spokesperson. No one was in the house when firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.
Yukon University discriminated against staffer who took domestic violence leave, tribunal finds
04 Jun 2026
A Yukon human rights tribunal has awarded a Dawson City woman $55,000 after she was fired and denied a new contract with Yukon University.
Missing man found deceased, Yellowknife RCMP say
04 Jun 2026
A 28-year-old man reported missing in Yellowknife on Sunday has been found dead, police say.
Fire ban implemented in Labrador City
04 Jun 2026
A ban on open fires is in place as of Wednesday in Labrador City.
34-year-old woman dies in highway moose collision near Gander
04 Jun 2026
The RCMP says a 34-year-old woman died in a moose-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Gander on Tuesday night.
Quinlan Bros. suing in wake of N.L. government’s crab seizure, destruction
04 Jun 2026
Quinlan Brothers Limited is suing the provincial government, two former fisheries ministers and two provincial fisheries inspectors in the wake of high-profile enforcement actions in 2024 and a legal case that ended abruptly late last year.
P.E.I.’s Humane Society makes long-awaited moved to new home
04 Jun 2026
It's finally moving week for the cats, dogs and other furry friends at P.E.I.’s Humane Society, which has a new, larger building. CBC’s Tony Davis has the story.
Teaching seniors how to better use technology
04 Jun 2026
If you’ve struggled with figuring out how to use your cell phone or computer, this could be for you. The province is offering free sessions to empower Islanders 55 and older to learn more about their
Cornwall wants to hear from residents about how to handle growth
04 Jun 2026
It’s one of the fastest growing communities on P.E.I., and the town of Cornwall wants feedback from residents on its newest five-year plan. CBC’s Cody MacKay has the story.
Farmers, supporters continue push for rollback of N.B. vet service cuts
04 Jun 2026
In March, cuts were announced to the province's veterinary service and farmers are still pushing back. On Wednesday afternoon, over 300 people were protesting the Holt government’s decision, with the help of a few dozen truck and tractor horns.
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