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At 82, this Inuvialuktun translator wonders who will replace her

March 16 , 2026 at 03:46:19 p.m. CDT • :

After three weeks on the road in Yellowknife doing Inuvialuktun translation for the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, Lillian Elias says she's tired and ready to go home to Inuvik.

Yukoners lead the country in legal cannabis sales per capita, says Statistics Canada

March 16 , 2026 at 08:18:34 p.m. CDT • :

Newly released data from Statistics Canada shows that between April 2024 and March 2025, the average Yukoner of legal age spent $384 on cannabis – a full $100 more than any other jurisdiction in the country.

Here's how Lori Idlout's Nunavut constituents feel about her joining the Liberals

March 16 , 2026 at 10:29:44 a.m. CDT • :

Lori Idlout's switch to the Liberals is drawing attention across the country, and from the people she represents in the territory. Some Nunavummiut support the move while others think it will end her ability to publicly criticize the government.

Feds announce $14.3M for arts and culture in the Yukon

March 16 , 2026 at 02:00:00 p.m. CDT • :

Marc Miller, the federal minister of culture and languages, made the announcement in Whitehorse March 13. Twenty-eight organizations have received between $5,000 and $2.4 million.

Yukon MP Brendan Hanley defends vote against new rules for arms exports

March 16 , 2026 at 12:16:50 p.m. CDT • :

The NDP bill was introduced following CBC reports of Canadian weapons flowing to Israel despite a reported ban. Despite previous support for a full arms embargo on Israel, Hanley voted against the bill.