Ex-NWT premier accused in sexual harassment suit against foundation
Former NWT premier Stephen Kakfwi is accused of sexual harassment in a lawsuit relating to his time as a mentor for the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
What will a gallery in Centre Square Mall do for art in Yellowknife?
The city is promising a new art gallery as part of its Centre Square Mall visitor centre. Among Yellowknife artists and gallery owners, there's trepidation.
Minister to assign representative to oversee Tłı̨chǫ elections
Paulie Chinna said she would “commit to having a person work” to oversee next month's Tłı̨chǫ elections following a request from Monfwi MLA Jackson Lafferty.
Ottawa announces $4.9M to build eight homes in Tulita
The federal government announced $4.9 million to help Tulita build eight modular homes. "There needs to be more done, but it’s helpful," said Tulita's mayor.
Criteria for Métis health benefits updated to improve access
The NWT government has updated the Métis health benefits policy to “reduce barriers to access supplementary health insurance.”
NWT MLAs have a week-long sitting ahead. Here are their priorities.
Regular MLAs identified federal funding, a pandemic recovery plan, and housing investment as key issues before the legislature resumes sitting on Thursday.
University of Victoria study puts out call for northern students
Researchers are trying to understand how post-secondary students from small northern communities are coping with "zoom university."
New study links NWT ‘zombie’ fires to climate change
Sometimes, a wildfire can last through the winter. A new study explains how climate change affects that, but whether these fires will get worse isn't clear.
NWT First Nations to develop traditional knowledge legal systems
The Yellowknives Dene and Behdzi Adha First Nations have received funding through a federal program to build in-house legal systems. Here's what that means.
This year’s Niven Smell could be worse. Here’s what’s going on.
The pungent aroma of Yellowknife's Niven Lake during spring melt – and sometimes beyond – is an annual hazard for locals. Here's a primer on the pong.
NWT keeps watch for wild pigs, devastating to the environment
Wild pigs, dubbed an "ecological train wreck" in Canada, aren't a problem in the NWT yet – but there's a chance that could change. Experts are on the lookout.
‘Irreplaceable’ Gwich’in archive earns international recognition
A "treasure trove" of historical Gwich’in documents, compiled over 25 years, now has a place in the UN-recognized Canada Memory of the World Register.