More than 160 people were moved from the Aklavik area to higher ground Saturday after the Mackenzie River threatened to overflow its banks.

Most of the evacuees were taken to Inuvik, 60 kilometres west.

RCMP in the Northwest Territories said homes and businesses in Aklavik remain dry, but the waters are rising and some roads are already flooded. Water levels haven't been this high since 1992.

Aklavik is a community of some 750 Gwich'in and Inuvialuit, located about 100 kilometres south of the Arctic coast on the Mackenzie River delta.

It was the government's regional centre until the mid-1950s when the townsite was moved to Inuvik because of frequent spring floods. But some residents remained in their old homes.

Walrus population at risk, scientists say

The Atlantic walrus should be declared a "species of concern" because hunting has reduced its numbers so much that the species is now threatened.

CUPE in Ontario votes to boycott Israel

The Ontario divison of Canada's largest union has voted to support an international campaign that is boycotting Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.

200 metres from Everest summit, Canadian halts climb to rescue man

A Calgary woman says she's very proud of her husband for being part of a team that saved an Australian climber who was left for dead on Mount Everest.

Andrew Brash, seen here, was described by his wife as a very compassionate person.

Retailer pulls magazine featuring Muhammad cartoons

The largest book retailer in the country has pulled all copies of the June edition of Harper's Magazine because it reprints a series of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, according to a media report.

Ontario's missing-child alerts go high-tech

The Amber Alerts by which police in Ontario notify the public about missing children will soon be available via e-mail and as text messages on cellphones.

Ten-year-old Holly Jones was abducted in Toronto on May 12, 2003. Her remains were found the next morning.