The government of Nunavut wants to protect fragile landscapes and historic sites as an increasing number of tourists are making their way north, some drawn by the mystique of the ill-fated Franklin expedition.

The Ta'an Kwach'an First Nation has no legal claim to waterfront lands in Whitehorse based on promises made by the premier, government lawyers told the Yukon Supreme Court Wednesday.

It now costs more to grab a taxi in Yellowknife.

For people who were hoping Prime Minister Stephen Harper would announce big investments in Arctic infrastructure, his quick visit to Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., Wednesday was a disappointment.

A key north-south route in the Yukon was open to traffic again Wednesday, after highway crews drained some of the water that flooded the road.

If you're not sure about the safety of any packaged ready-to-eat meats that you might have in your refrigerator, you should throw them out, Nunavut's chief medical officer says in a public advisory.

Saturday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arctic Winter Games arena. Register for sports and activities for the coming year. To reserve a table for your club or organization call 979-5617 before Sept. 9.

KIMMIRUT - Louie Qimirpik thinks long and hard before offering his thoughts on military rations as compared to country food. "It's different," he says diplomatically, although he's unable to suppress a small chuckle.

The Northern store in Salluit tries to offer its customers just about every anything they could possibly want: fresh produce, flat screen televisions, gleaming new kitchen appliances, or all-terrain vehicles, freighter canoes and outboard motors.

"We are determined to help families at risk." With a federal election looming this fall, Rob Nicholson, the federal justice minister joined the steady stream of cabinet ministers passing through Nunavut last week.