Today's top headlines from CBC North

Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-01-30

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Federal government opens claims process for survivors of abuse at Indian hospitals

January 29 , 2026 at 07:07:54 p.m. CST • :

The federal government has opened up a claims period for those who were harmed at segregated health facilities known as Indian hospitals — though an N.W.T. elder warns that recalling painful details from the past could be difficult for some survivors.

Failure to regulate security profession in N.W.T. is a public safety risk, say experts

January 29 , 2026 at 05:53:47 p.m. CST • :

Security guards in the N.W.T. are not regulated and there are no licensing or training requirements. Experts say that should change to protect the public and security workers alike.

Niece asking Sanirajak to rename arena after uncle who 'tied everyones' skates'

January 29 , 2026 at 04:40:09 p.m. CST • :

Crystal Martin said her uncle, Robert Duncan, played a big role in the community of Sanirajak. She's asking the hamlet to rename its arena in his honour.

Missing baby presumed dead after father charged with killing mother in St. Albert, Alta., police say

January 29 , 2026 at 02:48:40 p.m. CST • :

Police identified a suspect on Jan. 27 and have charged 33-year-old Christopher Beasley with one count of second-degree murder for the death of Ayla Egotik-Learn.

Lockdown lifted in Cree Nation of Mistissini after fatal shootings

January 29 , 2026 at 06:33:26 a.m. CST • :

The Cree Nation of Mistissini has lifted a lockdown put in place early Thursday after two men in their 30s were killed in a shooting.

January 28 , 2026 at 09:29:27 a.m. CST • :

Yukon coroner identifies man fatally shot by police outside Whitehorse

January 29 , 2026 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Faro man wins court case against Yukon Energy and utilities board

January 29 , 2026 at 10:00:00 a.m. CST • :

No sea ice, no problem for these Barents Sea bears — for now

January 29 , 2026 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Owner of Whitehorse's 'purple cabin' can stay put, court rules

January 29 , 2026 at 09:50:59 a.m. CST • :

Baffinland says it's cleared to break ground on railway, port at Steensby Inlet

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January 29 , 2026 at 10:06:14 a.m. CST • :

Students in charge: Yukon University launches bridging program

January 28 , 2026 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Inuvik man cautions others about blood quantum requirement when crossing U.S. border under Jay Treaty

January 28 , 2026 at 12:00:00 p.m. CST • :

Wait for public housing means this Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., man is living in a tent

January 29 , 2026 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Dene youth leaders want to see more of their peers at the decision-making table

January 28 , 2026 at 07:57:21 p.m. CST • :

Lead in drinking water at 2 Yellowknife schools now within acceptable limits, gov't says

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