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The First Job Bees Have in Spring Is Grim

As spring begins, the surviving bees in the hive pick up their first task of the new year: dumping the corpses of the bees that died over winter.




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Qué pesan más en la cintura, 
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Part of Dempster Highway to close starting Friday, says N.W.T. government

Highway 8, otherwise known as the Dempster Highway, will be closed to all traffic at 5 p.m. on Friday, according to the government of the Northwest Territories.



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Former champ Lance Mackey wiped from 2020 Iditarod standings over failed drug test

Veteran musher Lance Mackey has had his 21st place finish in this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race vacated because of a failed drug test, race officials announced Thursday.



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$612K award to Giant Mine contractor overturned

In a written decision released Thursday, a panel of three appeal court judges said the judge who granted the award to McCaw North Drilling and Blasting Ltd. misinterpreted a clause in the contract for the cleanup.



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Yukon campgrounds to open in June — but only to Yukoners

Yukon officials say the territory's campgrounds will open to campers on June 4, but the territory's borders will remain closed. They also issued guidelines for some health care services to reopen.



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Over 1,000 Nunavut residents quarantined so far, government spends nearly $4M

The Nunavut government says there is no set limit on how much money it is prepared to spend on hotels for residents required to isolate before they return home.



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RCMP charge Yellowknife man with murder in connection to death of Breanna Menacho

Yellowknife RCMP confirmed the death of the missing 22-year-old woman on Friday and charged 27-year-old Devon Larabie in connection with her death.



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5 airlines in the N.W.T. will share in federal $8.7M announced previously

The government of the Northwest Territories is releasing $8.7 million in federal funding to five airlines in the N.W.T. offering schedule-based passenger service.



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Municipality of Qikiqtarjuaq faces 5 charges under Nunavut Safety Act

The N.W.T. and Nunavut Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission says it filed multiple charges in the Nunavut Court of Justice under the Nunavut Safety Act on May 1.



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United in isolation, northern violinists team up for cross-country collaboration

A trio of young northern violinists recently joined their contemporaries across Canada for a project that aims to bring people together through music — while being apart.



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The story of Stella's Place, a lifesaving landmark on a remote winter road

The remote cabin could be the difference between life and death for travellers stuck on the territory’s long winter road. It was built to remember Stella Barnaby, who would have been 55 this Saturday.



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Yukon has a new Indigenous commercial pilot

Shadunjen van Kampen, a 21-year-old member of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in Yukon, recently completed her written exams and flight test. She plans to be a commercial bush pilot. 



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'A warming feeling' : Alberta veterinarian granted travel exemption to practice in the N.W.T. 

The government of the Northwest Territories has made an exemption on border restrictions for a veterinarian from Alberta to practice in the territory, after he received public and political support.



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Music that matters: Aubyn O'Grady

Aubyn O'Grady, program director of the School of Visual Arts in Dawson City, seeks musical inspiration from some very interesting places.



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Newly-elected chief of the Selkirk First Nation aims to bring housing, jobs to citizens

Darin Isaac was elected on Wednesday as the new chief of the Selkirk First Nation in Yukon. Isaac also held the position for two terms from 2005 to 2011. He has also served as a councillor for three terms.



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Snow and gusty winds coming Saturday, just in time for ... Mother's Day?

If New Brunswickers were planning on doing any yard work this weekend they will likely be using their snow shovels instead of their lawn rakes. 



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New Brunswickers shouldn't worry about 'murder hornets;' says biologist

New Brunswickers needn't worry about all the buzz around 'murder hornets' because they wouldn't survive the cold winters, says biologist.



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May storm brings more snow to parts of N.B.

It looks like New Brunswickers will see more snow Saturday with a snowfall warning issued for central and northern parts of the province. 



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Retailers scramble to prepare for impending reopening news

Many retailers are eager to hear more details from the province about when and how they should reopen after weeks of being closed to the public. The next phase of recovery is expected to start Friday.



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Man pleads guilty to violating ban on travel to N.B., to be flown back to Ontario

A 19-year-old man was flown back to Ontario after he pleaded guilty to violating New Brunswick’s emergency measures order prohibiting visitors from entering the province.



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New Brunswick daycares set to open on May 19

Some New Brunswickers will be heading back to work next week, but their regular childcare facilities may not be available. 



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Storm set to bring 30 cm of snow to some areas of N.B.

A spring storm is set to slam parts of New Brunswick this weekend, bringing up to 30 cm of snow. 



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RCMP say grass fires near Sweetgrass First Nation were intentionally set

RCMP say they were first called about the fires at 10 p.m. CST on May 7.



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Closing arguments presented at trial of Regina man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old

Closing arguments were presented at the trial of Phillip Lionel Levac on Friday at Regina Court of Queen's Bench.



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Saskatchewan to have higher than normal fire conditions this summer: Natural Resources Canada

Fire scientist say that Saskatchewan say Canadian Forest Service is updating their interactive maps every month from May to September this year so people can check the fire map in their region. Saskatchewan is one of the highest chances of fire this year.



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Sask. farmers fear fuel delays after picket line starts at Moose Jaw Co-op cardlock

Some farmers across the province are worried about getting their fuel in time for spring seeding. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says it has been fielding complaints this week about delays at the Co-op cardlock near Moose Jaw.



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Officers used stun guns 4 times to arrest man swinging rebar: Regina police

Police used their conductive energy weapons four times during the arrest of a 31-year-old man who they say was smashing windows with a piece of rebar.



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Man convicted of double murder in Fort Frances charged in $2.2M Winnipeg drug bust

Two men are charged in connection with an illegal drug distribution operation after Winnipeg police seized more than $2.2 million worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy.



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Ford government's blue licence plates officially scrapped, 'Yours to Discover' is back

The premier’s office confirmed the news in an email statement, blaming visibility issues under "very specific lighting conditions."



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No magic bullet: Former head of AIDS Thunder Bay talks about similarities between HIV, COVID-19

A virus that spreads fear and stigma, as well as disease. It’s the story of HIV/AIDS as well as COVID-19. The former executive director of AIDS Thunder Bay reflects on the similarities he sees between HIV 35 years ago, and the coronavirus now.



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Exploring local community is 'first key' to saving hospitality industry, says Thunder Bay Tourism manager

The tourism and hospitality industries, which play a large role in the economy of almost every community in northwestern Ontario, are taking a beating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the manager of Tourism Thunder Bay is figuring out how “dire” the situation is, and what could be done to help.



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Lutsen Mountains looks to major expansion, doubling ski area

A large destination resort in Minnesota, just a few hours south of Thunder Bay, Ont., has some big expansion plans.



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Thunder Bay man, 24, faces charge of child luring

Police in Thunder Bay have arrested and charged a man from the northwestern Ontario city following an investigation into allegations of child luring.



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Suspect in custody after firearm incident Thursday at Rainy River hospital, OPP say

Provincial Police have a suspect in custody after a firearms incident Thursday morning at the hospital in the small northwestern Ontario community of Rainy River.



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Thunder Bay District Health Unit confirms 1 new case of COVID-19 Thursday

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in its catchment area Thursday, bringing the total in the area to 77, with 65 of those listed as resolved.



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COVID-19 prompts changes to Thunder Bay's Ribfest

Changes are coming to Thunder Bay's popular Ribfest event because of the COVID-19 outbreak, organizers said.



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Six hours after delivery, and then go for maternal support person at Thunder Bay hospital

Parents-to-be who will have their new child delivered at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre have to follow a different set of guidelines than found at many other hospitals across Ontario.



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Higher rate of testing accomplished than provincial average, says Northwestern Health Unit

It's been more than a week since there were any new or active cases of COVID-19 in the catchment area for the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), and staff can not focus increasing testing.



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Industrial building in Thunder Bay damaged in Thursday afternoon fire

An industrial building in Thunder Bay was slightly damaged in a fire late Thursday afternoon.



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Canada's federal health minister 'cautiously optimistic' about easing some COVID-19 restrictions

Despite some pockets of severe activity, Canadians are succeeding at flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s federal health minister, Patty Hajdu, said Thursday.



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Retail stores in Fort William First Nation reopen to general public

Retail stores in Fort William First Nation (FWFN) reopened to the general public on May 5, but they are under new operating requirements, the band council announced Friday. However, the residential area of the First Nation remains accessible only to people who live in the community.



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Man arrested, charged in connection with pair of break-ins at Thunder Bay health unit

A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with two break-ins at the Thunder Bay District Health unit offices, the Thunder Bay Police Service announced in a written release Friday.



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