Sperm whales feeding even in the most remote reaches of Earth's oceans have built up stunningly high levels of toxic and heavy metals, U.S. scientists say.
A 67-year-old man says he survived a polar bear attack in Nunavut by punching the bear in the face, a tactic he learned from an Inuit elder.… Read more
The current mayor of Dawson City, Yukon, says he believes former mayor Glen Everitt's 12-month conditional sentence for misappropriating town funds is too light… Read more
The cause of a plane crash that killed a U.S. pilot in the Northwest Territories remains a mystery so far, the federal Transportation Safety Board says.… Read more
Emergency officials in Old Crow, Yukon, continue to watch water levels on the Porcupine River, which came close to flooding its banks this week.… Read more
Former Dawson City mayor Glen Everitt has been handed a 12-month conditional sentence for misappropriating public funds from the Yukon town.… Read more
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says Liberals have a "hole in our hearts" after the sudden death of his communications director, Mario Laguë.… Read more
Alberta's energy regulator has approved Imperial Oil Ltd.'s plan to deal with waste from its Kearl oilsands mine, but the nod comes with some conditions.… Read more
A decision by a Whitehorse animal shelter to put down two dogs it had in care has stirred up debate, with a board member resigning in protest.… Read more
Liberal Opposition Leader Michael Ignatieff's cross-country tour has taken him to Nunavut, where he met with the territory's leaders in Iqaluit.… Read more
Canada's territories have bright economic outlooks ahead, thanks to a rebounding demand for diamonds, gold and other minerals, according to the latest forecast from the Conference Board of Canada.… Read more
