On Vale Island, decisions come down to a disappearing highway
For days, some Vale Island residents – encircled by flooding – held tight as water washed over a lifeline strip of highway. Some are giving in and getting out.
Confusion in Fort Simpson over Nutrition North rollout
For the first time, the Nutrition North food subsidy reached Fort Simpson – but some prices surprised people. Here are some explanations for the confusion.
Cooler temperatures hold off NWT spring breakup
Spring breakup in the Northwest Territories has been delayed slightly by cooler temperatures, but the precursors are becoming more evident in several areas.
Dehcho begins search for next grand chief
Contenders to become the next Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations can now come forward. The nomination period has opened ahead of a June election.
GNWT to test public alert system on Wednesday, May 4
The NWT will test its public alert system on Wednesday at 9:55am. Expect an alarm on your cellphone and a message on radio and cable TV.
Délı̨nę mourns Morris Neyelle, whose words ‘meant so much to so many’
The late Morris Neyelle, a pillar of Délı̨nę's community, is remembered as an artist, activist, musician and historian who cared tremendously about his people.
Man charged over crack cocaine in YK home, RCMP say
RCMP say a Calgary man is facing drug trafficking charges after police discovered crack cocaine and cocaine at a Yellowknife home.
Fort Simpson pharmacist helps Ukrainians reach the NWT
Fort Simpson pharmacist Andrii Panshyn told us how he, the Dehcho village and its residents helped a family flee Ukraine's fighting and reach safety in the NWT.
NWT launches online art portal in bid to open up collection
More than 1,400 northern paintings, sculptures, prints and textiles can now be viewed online. The GNWT said it was trying to open up its museum's archive.
Snowmobile drag races tear up Yellowknife Bay
"It's in your blood." Snowmobile drag racing returned to the ice road outside Yellowknife, and organizers are already planning a larger event next year.
How will the North afford the great thaw?
Permafrost thaw already threatens tens of millions of dollars of NWT infrastructure and it's only going to get worse. Are there any solutions we can afford?
No plan to ask Indigenous leaders about decriminalization
Despite highlighting the importance of consulting Indigenous leaders about drug decriminalization, neither the NWT nor Ottawa appear set to do so.