Apps on the way to reduce wait times for NWT mental health services
The NWT and Mental Health Commission of Canada are working on a project including apps to improve access to mental health services in the territory.
YK Swim Club waiting on city before allowed back in pool
A Yellowknife swim club is waiting on the city to submit a reopening plan for recreational facilities before it can get back to practice.
Thaidene Nene has busy first year, despite few tourists
One year in, Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve staff say things are "still going full throttle," despite Covid-19 limiting the number of visitors this summer.
Terry Fox Run auctioning T-shirt quilt after going virtual
With the Terry Fox Run going virtual this year, organizers in the NWT are auctioning off a quilt made from previous Terry Fox Run T-shirts to raise funds.
As days tick down, where are the NWT’s school reopening plans?
NWT schools are beginning to receive approval for their reopening plans but, with little time before class resumes, the detail of those plans is hard to find.
The Great Sidewalk Chalk Mural hits Yellowknife’s pavement
From now until the end of August, the City of Yellowknife is inviting residents to share some art and be a part of the Great Sidewalk Chalk Mural.
Yellowknife artist releases new album in boat-only concert
Violinist and vocalist Andrea Bettger will release her second album, Bush Chords, at a concert only accessible by boat to meet pandemic restrictions.
Watch: Daily grind brings benefits to Yellowknife’s dump
A new horizontal grinder at Yellowknife's solid waste facility, used to turn scrap wood and brush into wood chips, could one day provide biofuels for the city.
Negotiating over new rules, NWT Curling worries of lost season
NWT Curling says its first attempt at a recovery plan has been rejected by Protect NWT. Individual clubs now need to come up with plans to get the season going.
Positive Covid-19 case confirmed at Diavik
The Northwest Territories government is confirming that a worker from Alberta at the Diavik Diamond Mine has tested positive for Covid-19.
RCMP arrest five after Fort Simpson drug investigation
Five people have been arrested, Fort Simpson RCMP said, after a two-month investigation into an alleged drug trafficking network in the village.
YK beach capacity reminder issued for long weekend
Be prepared for a short wait if you try to get on Yellowknife's Fred Henne beach during the August long weekend, the GNWT said. Restrictions on capacity remain.