RCMP investigating fatal vehicle collision near Behchokǫ̀
A 22-year-old man from Behchokǫ̀ was killed in a single motor vehicle collision on Sunday morning.
Hot, dry weekend ahead raises NWT wildfire risk
The NWT government on Friday warned the next three days are expected to be hot and dry across the territory, raising the risk of wildfires.
YK councillor highlights racism, representation in powerful speech
Stacie Smith, Yellowknife’s sole Indigenous councillor, this week highlighted the discrimination many people face and the importance of representation.
UN organization adopts Arctic heavy fuel oil ban
The UN formally adopted a ban on heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters, despite criticism from environmental and Indigenous groups that it doesn't go far enough.
Kavanaugh commemorates employee with truck, $5K donation
Kavanaugh Brothers decorated a waste truck to promote cancer screening awareness and donated $5K to Run for Our Lives in memory of late employee Bruce Bourque.
YK RCMP charge man with sexual assault, exploitation
Yellowknife police have charged a man with sexual assault and exploitation related to an alleged incident at tryouts for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games.
Scientists discover new details about phenomenon behind the aurora
A recent study is revealing more about the science behind the aurora and how the northern lights may differ from their southern cousins.
Aspen Apartments shelter still on hold during permit appeal
At least one resident filed an appeal regarding temporary shelter services outside Yellowknife's Aspen Apartments, extending a suspension of those services.
NWT suspending travel exemption with Yukon
The NWT government has temporarily suspended an isolation exemption for travellers from the Yukon due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the westernmost territory.
Breaking isolation ‘not a trivial or minor matter,’ integrity commissioner says
A sole adjudicator will conduct an inquiry into Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn’s alleged breaches of the members’ code of conduct.
Outside lawyers to handle Steve Norn isolation case
A prosecutor from Vancouver and defence lawyer from Edmonton are being hired to handle the public health case against Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn.
Home Base Yellowknife returning home to Mine Rescue Building
Home Base Yellowknife, along with the YWCA NWT, is set to move back into the city-owned Mine Rescue Building now it's no longer a temporary shelter.