Starting in 2023, prices will determine NWT’s minimum wage
The Northwest Territories will use a new method of calculating the territory's minimum wage from September next year.
Canada announces $34M for NWT Métis housing projects
A new, $34-million fund for NWT Métis groups is designed to help them address "urgent housing needs." We asked one group how that money will be spent.
Health researchers launch Indigenous language resource
Starting Monday, the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research will celebrate a new online "word of the week" to help promote NWT languages.
Some Fort Simpson councillors call for end to sewer inequity
Not everyone pays the same amount for sewer service in Fort Simpson. Some councillors are looking to "equalize the cost" for all residents.
Imperial plans emergency response exercise in Norman Wells
A "full-scale emergency response exercise" in Norman Wells will simulate oil flowing into the river, weeks after a not dissimilar incident occurred for real.
NWT’s labour federation meets with Jagmeet Singh
The NWT's healthcare staffing crisis was raised as the Northern Territories Federation of Labour held a virtual meeting with NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.
Fort Simpson shower problem drains enthusiasm for NWT-run park
A damaged shower block awaiting repair more than a year after Fort Simpson's flood has reopened a debate about who should run the local territorial park.
Dehcho preparing detailed self-government proposal
Dehcho First Nations negotiators are pushing for regional consensus before handing the NWT a proposal for self-government.
‘You only heard about the Pope. The focus should be on survivors’
Gerri Sharpe found a moment of vindication. Roy Fabian explored an individual journey. In their words, here's how the Pope's visit affected them.
Dehcho First Nations negotiations team to hold town hall
The Dehcho First Nations will hold a virtual town hall on August 9 to answer questions from community members and share plans for the coming year.
New funding for NWT’s interpreters and translators
The NWT's Indigenous-language interpreters and translators can now access up to $2,000 in new funding for training, software or other professional supports.
Yellowknife taxi driver describes being assaulted with bear spray
Yellowknife taxi driver Ajaz Husain said a bear spray attack early on Monday was "very upsetting" as police launched a search for the culprit.