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Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-04-24

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Yukon advocate says federal funding for salmon protection badly needed

April 23 , 2026 at 11:54:19 a.m. CDT • :

New federal funding will cover the next five years of the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative. The announcement is a relief to the chair of the Yukon Salmon Subcommittee, Dennis Zimmerman, who says, given the territory's salmon populations are at historic lows, the money can't come soon enough.

Square dances and cell signal dead zones: Rangers confront Canada's Arctic reality

April 23 , 2026 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.

Yellowknife restaurants focus on residents as tourism slows

April 23 , 2026 at 05:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

The aurora season attracts thousands of viewers to the Northwest Territories and its many local restaurants. As the lights fade, restaurants and tourist visits slow down — and restaurants look to entice more locals.

Yukon Energy heads face questions from opposition MLAs

April 22 , 2026 at 05:45:01 p.m. CDT • :

Officials from both the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation appeared as witnesses at the Legislative Assembly Monday.

Spike in shipping costs to Nunavut via Churchill, Man., is just business, operator says

April 23 , 2026 at 06:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

The Nunavut government's exclusive maritime carrier is bumping up shipping costs for the upcoming sealift season — particularly through Churchill, Man., to Kivalliq communities. It now costs exactly the same amount of money as shipping goods from Bécancour, Que.