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Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-09-03

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Housing First tenants face eviction after Northview sale of some Yellowknife buildings

September 2 , 2026 at 08:02:34 p.m. CDT • :

The operator of a housing program in Yellowknife says they have received eviction notices for several units after a new owner took over properties previously owned by Northview Residential REIT.

Yukon gov't has plan to resume work on Nisutlin Bay bridge replacement

September 2 , 2026 at 07:44:09 p.m. CDT • :

The territory earlier this year ended contracts with both the engineering and construction firms that had been working on the project near Teslin. New engineers were then hired to come up with a plan to address issues with soil instability.

2 people charged after Yellowknife RCMP seize drugs, cash

September 2 , 2026 at 05:54:47 p.m. CDT • :

The two individuals face charges of trafficking a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Liberal MP Idlout violated conflict of interest code, ethics watchdog finds

September 2 , 2026 at 02:03:29 p.m. CDT • :

Ottawa's ethics commissioner found Liberal MP Lori Idlout violated Parliament's conflict of interest code, but recommended against imposing any penalties against her.

Chief in Łutselk'e, N.W.T., says community should consider banishing bootleggers

August 29 , 2026 at 08:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

In a social media post this week, Chief James Marlowe said bootlegging activity in his community is "starting to cause hardships for our people and everyone."