MPs study resource extraction and violence against Indigenous women
A House of Commons committee is studying the links between resource extraction and violence against Indigenous women and girls in Canada.
Opening date for YK wellness and recovery centre ‘uncertain’
Design work is under way for a new facility to replace Yellowknife's sobering centre and temporary day shelter. When it will open its doors isn't clear.
Researchers explore impact of Arctic ship noise on ringed seals
A team of researchers visited Ulukhaktok as part of a four-year study examining how underwater noise from ships could impact ringed seals.
Indigenous women overrepresented in isolated communities – StatsCan
A report from Statistics Canada examined what it called the overrepresentation of Indigenous women and girls in isolated communities, and the consequences.
Subcontractor files $3.37M lien against Stanton legacy project
A subcontractor working to turn Yellowknife's former hospital into a care facility claims the project is plagued with issues that could lead to safety hazards.
Charge against Super A Foods related to Covid-19 is stayed
A Covid-related charge against Hay River's Super A Foods was stayed, leaving only one NWT business facing prosecution in connection with public health orders.
Premier appoints new deputy minister of health and social services
Jo-Anne Cecchetto will take over as deputy minister of the Department of Health and Social Services effective July 27.
‘Lucky’ fire didn’t spread to Yellowknife campground, says ENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says it "got lucky" that a human-caused fire was put out before it spread to a nearby territorial park.
Yellowknife’s mayor visits Sweden as part of research project
Yellowknife's mayor explored Luleå, Sweden, where she learned how the northern European city shares some similarities with the NWT's capital.
RCMP block off section of 49 Ave following vehicle incident
RCMP blocked off a section of 49th Avenue on Tuesday night after a vehicle appeared to have traversed a barrier in the parking lot outside of Denendeh Manor.
Boil-water advisory lifted for South Slave communities
A boil-water advisory issued for Hay River, Kátł’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa last month has been lifted.
NWT seeking input on proposed changes to Child Day Care Act
The NWT government has proposed five changes to the act that sets standards for licensed early learning and childcare programs.