‘Like a family,’ Arctic Afro-Cultural Association connects communities
An online conference spanning two weekends is fostering a community of Black immigrants in the Northwest Territories while celebrating culture.
In October 1821, Franklin survived the NWT (just). In October 2021, should his name survive here?
Two hundred years ago, an English leader struggling to survive in the NWT was rescued by a Dene chief. Guess which one Yellowknife's main street is named after.
Emerging Yellowknife artist to host first solo art show
Yellowknife artist Alida Ryan describes how moving to the city helped her ahead of her first solo show, coming up in November at Mermaid and Moon.
New non-profit supports NWT residents during medical travel
"I went through all the gaps that we all fall through." A Fort Good Hope woman is creating an Edmonton-based service to help NWT medical travellers.
Indian food business starts in Yellowknife this weekend
A passion project of a mother-daughter duo will begin serving food from south Asia's Bengal region to Yellowknifers this weekend.
Man charged with attempted murder following Inuvik shooting
A man in Inuvik has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a shooting in the town in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Indigenous entrepreneurs get help to grow food businesses
Eleven Indigenous entrepreneurs from northern Canada, including three from the NWT, will receive support to develop businesses that promote local food.
Jeannie Scott becomes NWT Territorial Court judge
Jeannie Scott, a former prosecutor and GNWT lawyer, is the NWT's newest Territorial Court judge. She fills a position vacated by the retiring Christine Gagnon.
Making northern history, Galusha eyes Olympic curling berth
NWT curler Kerry Galusha and her team have cleared one hurdle in their quest to make Canada's 2022 Olympic roster. The second big challenge is coming up.
Restrictions will continue in YK and Behchokǫ̀ but end in Whatì
A Covid-19 containment order is set to lift in Whatì but restrictions will be maintained in Yellowknife and Behchokǫ̀ as outbreaks show no sign of dissipating.
City council says no to the GNWT’s day shelter plan. Now what?
The NWT government must assess the impact of Yellowknife city council's decision to reject a proposed shelter. Two options: seize the building or appeal.
Unvaccinated NWT mine workers being sent on unpaid leave
Workers at NWT diamond mines must now be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face unpaid leave. Some of those affected believe hundreds of people could be suspended.