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The public service announcement called Eyes Open was written and narrated by spoken-word poet Christopher Tse, who lives in Whitehorse.

The study's authors say it is a first step in providing hard scientific proof to support decades of Indigenous anecdotal evidence.

Two of Canada's best climbers are getting ready to compete in Tokyo as sport climbing makes its Olympic debut.

More than 800 names have been set into metal plates and affixed to an exterior wall on the Ayamdigut campus of the school, now known as Yukon University.

Crocus pocus! Another plant shot appears. This photo, taken in Alsek Valley, is courtesy of Jenna Elle.

Spotted in Whitehorse, a sign of spring! The first pussy willows? Thanks to CBC producer Jane Sponagle for catching this.

Gurdeep Pandher posted a video of himself dancing in celebration after receiving the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Whitehorse on Monday.

According to a news release from Yukon RCMP Tuesday, police have received three reports from underage victims who were allegedly extorted online over the past week.

David Leverton began his career in Yukon and may take on projects here in his retirement.

This year's tax season has new credits and deductions. We got some tips from a financial planner.

The B.C. government received a legal opinion that says it cannot ban travel right now, but could if the pandemic worsens.

Oil companies have largely stayed away from bidding for rights to Alaska's Natioal Wildlife Refuge. Dana Tizya-Tramm, chief of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Yukon, said Wednesday's showing represents a "failure" for those who've pushed for drilling in ANWR, and a "success for Gwich'in." On Jan. 6 he joined Northbeat guest host Paul Andrew to discuss the campaign to stop oil exploration in the calving grounds of the porcupine caribou.

How about some of this for the weekend? Georgina Widney shot this photo from her porch in the Takhini River Subdivision.

Yukon officials give their weekly COVID-19 update.

Fire destroyed the Keno City Hotel Friday night.

"I'm really upset at these individuals. Effectively what they did was they put our community and our isolation team at risk," said Community Services Minister John Streicker.

Security workers at Montreal Lake Cree Nation have found a fun way to pass the time and brighten their days. This is the "checkstop challenge." Checkstop workers make sure those entering the community live there and don't have any symptoms of COVID-19. The stops were put in place by the band at the beginning of the pandemic. Credit: Jonathan Russ/Facebook

Yukon's deputy minister of health, Stephen Samis, said research driven by Yukoners for Yukoners can help the territory focus on important areas like prevention.

A letter sent to parents of students at F.H. Collins Secondary School says Yukon Communicable Disease Control is in the process of contacting students who may be at risk. "There's no evidence of any exposure recorded at any of the schools [in Whitehorse]," said Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley.

"[The Yukon government] gave us a phone call this morning. Maybe around 9:15 a.m., or 9:30 a.m. or so, not too long before the press release came out. Probably minutes," Kyler Mather, owner of the Dawson City General Store, said on Tuesday.

As expected, Yukon forward Dylan Cozens made the team again.

"It’s an exceptional year in terms of how often the avalanches are tumbling," says Yukon highway official.

"It just kind of got carried away," says Doug Eby in Whitehorse.

Yukon students are immersing themselves in their culture by learning to filet fish and make dry meat. Mike Rudyk has the story.

Atlin, B.C., at sunset. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Law.

The Asian giant hornet might pack a painful sting, but B.C.'s top hornet expert says the real reason you should be afraid is its potential impact on our ecosystem. www.cbc.ca/1.5675718

Cold, dry conditions could make virus hang in the air longer but indoor transmission remains greatest risk.

"I never thought I'd have to wait my turn at my own outhouse!" Thanks for sharing this photo with us, Adam Skrutkowski. Hopefully this occupant didn't stay there 'two' long.

The Geminids is an annual shower that runs from December 4 to 17 as Earth moves through debris left from asteroid 3200 Phaethon. It peaks on the night of December 1314.

Months into the pandemic, there are still no standards for consumer masks. So Marketplace opted to compare more than two-dozen masks to what is commonly considered the gold standard in protecting health-care workers from infectious diseases like COVID-19 the N95 mask.

A group of people in Whitehorse came together today to say thank you to the Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health. A drive-by parade was organised by the Yukon Helpers Network. They wanted to show their appreciation to Dr. Brendan Hanley for all the work he and his team have been doing during the pandemic.... Thanks to videographer Wayne Vallevand for this video.

There's no shortage of global dance videos on TikTok, but a trio from Toronto is going viral on the social media platform for the dance moves performed in their family basements.

Aylie Sparkes became a big part of the music scene in the Yukon almost the moment he arrived. Aylie died 15 years ago, and his one album has been difficult to find. That's going to change, thanks to the efforts of some of his friends. We spoke with Gordie Tentrees, Lonnie Powell and Pat Braden. You can listen here: https://www.cbc.ca//clip/15803593-the-music-aylie-sparkes-

A person in Hay River, N.W.T., was attacked and injured by a bear early Friday morning, according to a town official. A witness says he managed to fight the animal off and rescue the victim.

Here's how a single case of COVID-19 at a wedding can spread to dozens of people in homes, workplaces and long-term care facilities, based on actual case data from B.C.'s Fraser Health.

"If anything, our demand this year has increased from previous years," said Brontë Renwick-Shields, executive director of Blood Ties Four Directions, "especially because we have had a quicker start to winter."

As for the Inuvik case, the news release says a person started their travel in Alberta, traveled to Inuvik by road and arrived on Oct. 10. The person immediately isolated upon arrival and in accordance with the travel restrictions and self-isolation protocols, it states. The person is still isolating at home and "doing well." An initial assessment shows there were no potential contacts, though the investigation continues and risk of further transmission is considered to be very low. The release says there are no concerns for exposure along the person's travel route.

In Yukon, the test will take place at 1:55 p.m.

Here are a few shots of downtown Whitehorse this morning. Anyone dust off their toboggan yet?

Unlimited internet packages will be available to residents in seven northern communities starting Dec. 1, after the CRTC gave the North's telecommunications giant the green light on Tuesday.

The ship's deck and wall beams need reinforcing, said Parks Canada spokesperson Stella Patera. But the walls and deck are curved, so the crew is reinforcing the ship without using any nails or glue.

The company almost had to abandon the $200,000 plane for the winter.

Iniskim tells the story of the buffalo in North America through illuminated canvas puppets at dusk. One October performance has been captured on film, and will be streaming online this fall thanks to the National Arts Centre's Grand Acts of Theatre initiative.

"Long nights are coming. Make sure you are visible!" Photo and safety reminder courtesy of Renata Lendvai.

Many Rivers Counselling and Support Services shut down last year after falling into debt. It is still unclear what happened to more than $500,000 in government funding for the agency.

Residents were told to shelter in place while officials do contact tracing. That means limiting travel and business to only essential needs.

Northwestel says it has submitted an application to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for its approval of unlimited internet packages to seven northern communities.

Darryl Tait sends this update from Atlin BC: The new skatepark is installed. The ramps were saved from Whitehorse which is creating a new park. From the archives: Here is a Northbeat story from last May about the campaign to put the old ramps to good use:... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=364581771174365

The Beluga habitat program has been going on for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced changes this year.