Bullocks, Co-op, Cabin Radio among YK business award winners
It's been a gruelling year for the northern economy. Check out which local companies won this year's 10 Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce business awards. More »
‘No exposure risk’ in Fort Smith over Fort Chip Covid-19 reports
The NWT's chief public health officer says there is no risk of Covid-19 exposure in Fort Smith after reports of two virus cases in nearby Fort Chipewyan. More »
New Covid-19 case at Gahcho Kué, NWT’s ninth, is confirmed
The NWT government says a new positive test – in a different employee – has been reported, and confirmed, at the Gahcho Kué diamond mine. More »
Diavik’s continued operation now ‘at risk’ over missing $120M
The future of the NWT's Diavik mine is now "at risk," managers say, with Diavik operator DDMI owed $120 million by financially stricken minority owner Dominion. More »
NWT begs residents to stop ugly online comments about Covid-19
Residents need to stop a cascade of mean, scaremongering online comments related to the pandemic, the NWT's premier and chief public health officer said. More »
YK businesses celebrated for inclusion of staff with disabilities
Inclusion NWT this week praised Yellowknife's small business community for its continuing commitment to workers with disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. More »
Inuvik says it’s keeping pool closed for months to fix issues
Inuvik's swimming pool will remain closed for six months or more in a bid to fix lingering issues, the town announced. More »
No exposure risk at St Joe’s, chief public health officer says
The NWT's chief public health officer said there is no risk to anyone at Yellowknife's St Joe's school after a letter related to Covid-19 was circulated. More »
Forget tax issues, mines need lower costs to thrive, NWT told
The barrier to attracting more mines to the NWT is not taxes and royalties but the sheer cost of operating, a study found. One MLA disputed the report's worth. More »
At this year’s Yellowknife parade, Santa Claus stays put
Rudolph will get a rest at Yellowknife's Santa Claus parade. The event will go ahead but, to combat Covid-19, floats will stay in place as residents drive past. More »
‘Rare’ yellow Diavik diamond headlines Rio Tinto fall sale
A 74.48-carat fancy yellow diamond, mined at Diavik and named for the mythical Greek god of the sun, will lead off Rio Tinto's fall sale of rough diamonds. More »
No news yet on three NWT presumptive positives, says minister
There is no update on the three presumptive positive tests for Covid-19 announced on Friday, NWT health minister Julie Green told the legislature on Monday. More »