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Today's top headlines from CBC North - 2026-08-04

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First Nations paddlers make 'historic' journey down Yukon River to Moosehide

August 3 , 2026 at 08:46:08 p.m. CDT • :

Dozens of paddlers journeyed to the biennial Moosehide Gathering near Dawson City, Yukon, over the weekend, marking a first for many Yukon First Nations.

Jury in coroner's inquest into 2024 death at Whitehorse jail issues 7 recommendations

August 3 , 2026 at 04:29:35 p.m. CDT • :

Jurors made the recommendations on Friday afternoon after a week-long inquest hearing triggered by the death of 37-year-old French citizen Manui Karl Roux, who died by suicide at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre (WCC) in December 2024.

Yellowknife family planning to 'crush it' on Family Feud Canada

August 3 , 2026 at 04:39:56 p.m. CDT • :

It'll be a few months before their appearance makes it to screens, but the Yellowknife family behind the One of a Thai food truck will compete on the eighth season of Family Feud Canada.

1 person killed, another injured in collision involving SUV and scooter in Whitehorse

August 3 , 2026 at 02:11:14 p.m. CDT • :

A news release from RCMP and the territory's coroner on Monday says the collision happened just after 7 p.m. on Saturday, on Lazulite Drive at Garnet Crescent in the city's Copper Ridge neighbourhood.

WestJet, union reach tentative deal to end strike by flight attendants

August 3 , 2026 at 05:46:58 a.m. CDT • :

Calgary-based WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike that has led to the cancellation ‌of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday.