Today's top headlines from CBC North

Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-07-09

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N.W.T. fire officials identify 2 victims in last month's fatal plane crash near Fort Simpson

July 8 , 2026 at 07:08:36 p.m. CDT • :

Ryan Beck and Olivier Lamy died while they were involved in firefighting operations near the community on June 24, N.W.T. Fire confirmed Wednesday. A third person who died in the crash has not been named.

Whitehorse city council votes to further debate zoning of controversial mineral exploration

July 8 , 2026 at 07:24:12 p.m. CDT • :

Gladiator Metals continues to lobby the city to allow it to search for high-grade copper in the municipality's western fringe. To do that, the company's proposed amending the city's official community plan.

Town of Inuvik to fight natural gas rate hike

July 8 , 2026 at 06:43:09 p.m. CDT • :

The Town of Inuvik is moving to formally oppose a proposed increase of $10 per gigajoule announced by Inuvik Gas Ltd. on July 6.

Rain provides 'breather' for Fort Simpson firefighting but does little for long-term battle

July 8 , 2026 at 05:02:28 p.m. CDT • :

Those in Fort Simpson saw at least temporary relief after a morning of rainfall in the village dampened wildfire fuel while lifting spirits.

Homer the budgie's Yellowknife odyssey ends, 6 other pet birds still at large

July 8 , 2026 at 04:42:10 p.m. CDT • :

A feathered flock of escaped budgies has been the talk of the town on Yellowknife social media this week. One of the birds is back home in his cage, while the rest are still flying free.