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Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2025-12-22

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Extreme cold weather won't stop some Yukoners from getting their jobs done

December 21 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

For some Yukon workers, this month's frigid temperatures are something that just comes with working and living in the North.

Supreme Court case involving Indigenous offender and victim could have repercussions in the North

December 20 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

The Supreme Court of Canada is deliberating a case that could shape the way sentences are handed down in cases where both the offender and victim are Indigenous, which some Nunavut lawyers say could have ramifications for the Inuit-majority territory.

Final report of investigation into Dehcho education unavailable to public, for now

December 19 , 2025 at 08:00:45 p.m. CST • :

On Friday, the N.W.T.'s minister of education said she had read the final report of an investigation into concerns around governance, workplace culture, communication, and impacts on students and staff in Dehcho region education bodies, but that she would not be releasing the report or its recommendations "unilaterally."

Fall sitting of Yukon legislature concludes with passing of supplementary budget

December 19 , 2025 at 06:09:44 p.m. CST • :

The short eight-day sitting marked the first time the Yukon Party led the assembly as the new government, with the NDP as the Official Opposition.

Haines Junction, Yukon, proposes moratorium on new Airbnb, VRBO rentals

December 19 , 2025 at 05:58:40 p.m. CST • :

The Village of Haines Junction, Yukon, is considering a moratorium on new short-term rental accommodations in the community, until new rules are established for local operators.

December 19 , 2025 at 12:32:11 p.m. CST • :

Extreme cold weather won't stop some Yukoners from getting their jobs done

Supreme Court case involving Indigenous offender and victim could have repercussions in the North

Final report of investigation into Dehcho education unavailable to public, for now

Fall sitting of Yukon legislature concludes with passing of supplementary budget

Haines Junction, Yukon, proposes moratorium on new Airbnb, VRBO rentals

New lawsuit filed by family of man who died at Whitehorse shelter in December 2024

Yellowknife man arrested after RCMP say he threatened security guard with a knife

Losing Ekati mine 'would have hurt,' says NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines

Iqaluit's Anglican church has massive bills to pay — it could lose its iconic building as a result

Gwich'in Tribal Council director faces possible suspension, asks court to intervene

Yukon skier Sonjaa Schmidt named to Canada's Olympic team

Water fixtures in 2 more N.W.T. schools show high lead levels

Some poll workers still waiting for payment from Elections Yukon, office says it's coming

N.W.T. MLAs react to minister's decision to run for Inuvialuit Regional Corporation chair

Ekati Diamond Mine gets $115M federal loan, avoids bankruptcy