Today's top headlines from CBC North

Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2025-01-21

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Tłı̨chǫ Government signs deal with company to explore lithium potential in N.W.T.

January 20 , 2025 at 07:12:38 p.m. CST • :

The Tłı̨chǫ Government has signed an agreement with an Australia-based company to look at the potential for lithium mining on Tłı̨chǫ lands in the N.W.T.

Yukoners concerned about future of prenatal support as Ottawa changes funding programs

January 20 , 2025 at 04:08:06 p.m. CST • :

Plans to change the way the federal government funds programs for new and expecting parents are not sitting well with program coordinators in the Yukon.

Temporary on-the-land camp was a success, says N.W.T. official

January 20 , 2025 at 03:27:18 p.m. CST • :

N.W.T. deputy minister Rob Tordiff spoke to CBC News about the end of the 10-week On-The-Land Camp outside Yellowknife. He spoke about why the camp often had empty beds, why participants had to be sober to attend, and what happens now.

Trump vows to change the name of North America's tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley

January 20 , 2025 at 03:26:39 p.m. CST • :

President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to rename North America's tallest peak, Denali in Alaska, as Mount McKinley — reviving an idea he floated years ago that at that time saw strong pushback from state political leaders.

Sexual assault trial of former priest Eric Dejaeger begins in Iqaluit

January 20 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Eric Dejaeger faces eight counts of historical sexual assault. The charges stem from what is alleged to have happened while Dejaeger was working as a priest in Igloolik between 1978 and 1982, according to court documents.

January 15 , 2025 at 06:53:57 p.m. CST • :

Former Yellowknife city councillor violently attacked her multiple times, woman testifies

January 19 , 2025 at 07:49:33 p.m. CST • :

Oilsands pollution study reveals new 'blind spot' in industry reporting

January 17 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CST • :

Christmas Day homicide victim was selfless 'superhero'

January 17 , 2025 at 06:42:20 p.m. CST • :

Defence questions woman during assault trial of former Yellowknife city councillor

January 19 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CST • :

No more yearly stickers, as Yukon introduces new health cards

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January 18 , 2025 at 05:02:28 p.m. CST • :

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

January 20 , 2025 at 11:53:06 a.m. CST • :

Dog sled blanket exhibit blends artistry and tradition at Fort Smith, N.W.T., museum

January 17 , 2025 at 05:43:35 p.m. CST • :

Brace for impact: Northern leaders get ready to deal with Trump's threatened tariffs

January 17 , 2025 at 02:16:16 p.m. CST • :

Striking Nunavik teachers push for accelerated contract talks

January 17 , 2025 at 12:30:32 p.m. CST • :

1st-degree murder, arson charges laid in fatal 2024 fire

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