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Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-07-15

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N.W.T.'s Ekati mine set to shut down as it enters receivership

July 14 , 2026 at 05:44:37 p.m. CDT • :

The decision came after no buyers stepped forward to purchase the diamond mine after its parent company Arctic Canadian Diamond Company filed for creditor protection in May.

9-year-old boy found dead after being reported missing in Pangnirtung, Nunavut

July 14 , 2026 at 03:25:12 p.m. CDT • :

In a news release on Tuesday, police said the boy was last seen in the Baffin Island community on Sunday evening. His family reported him missing the following evening.

Crews still working to extinguish Rankin Inlet dump fire 10 days on

July 14 , 2026 at 03:25:32 p.m. CDT • :

Crews have dumped approximately 400 truck loads of sand onto the fire and Agnico Eagle is now helping the hamlet to rig a pump at the ocean and a hose long enough to stretch one kilometre to the landfill.

Yellowknife motorcyclist medevaced to Edmonton after crash on Ingraham Trail

July 14 , 2026 at 11:45:32 a.m. CDT • :

The driver tried to pass another vehicle in an unsafe spot, then veered left into the ditch to avoid oncoming traffic, according to RCMP.

Fort Simpson home lost to wildfire a place for owner to find healing

July 14 , 2026 at 10:01:05 a.m. CDT • :

Ashley OKrainec spent years saving for, then fixing-up her trailer. It became her safe space in times of need. OKrainec says she is "eternally grateful" for the outpouring of support she's seen from her community.