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Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-04-06

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The search for Kadin Savikataaq

April 5 , 2026 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

On Aug. 19, 2024, 20-year-old Kadin Savikataaq went out for the night and never returned. The truck she'd been driving was discovered submerged in Hudson Bay, but a year and a half later, Kadin is still missing. RCMP say she likely drowned, but her family doesn't agree. They say they'll never stop looking for her.

Yukon man grows pineapple at home — and it only took 9 years

April 5 , 2026 at 07:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

When Alex Oberg finally cut into the fruit for a taste, it was a bit sour. 'We maybe could have waited a little bit longer,' he said.

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know

April 5 , 2026 at 04:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey.

CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns

April 4 , 2026 at 01:31:46 p.m. CDT • :

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits.

Dawson City, Yukon's new $890K fire truck rolls into town

April 4 , 2026 at 07:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

To Mike Masserey, it's the "Pride of Dawson," or, "King of the Yukon." And the Dawson City fire chief says he's pretty sure there's no other vehicle quite like it in the North.