Starting in 2023, prices will determine NWT’s minimum wage
The Northwest Territories will use a new method of calculating the territory's minimum wage from September next year.
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Katie Hart breaks NWT javelin record, reaches Canada Games final
Yellowknife athlete Katie Hart set a new Northwest Territories record as she qualified for the Canada Games javelin final with a throw of 37.83m.
Yellowknife, at last, launches new downtown parking app
After a wait of more than two months, Yellowknife residents can once again pay for downtown parking using a phone app.
Yellowknife’s newest museum targets April 2023 opening
A museum dedicated to the history of Yellowknife is set to open next year following a cash injection from the federal government. Here's what to expect.
Canada announces $34M for NWT Métis housing projects
A new, $34-million fund for NWT Métis groups is designed to help them address "urgent housing needs." We asked one group how that money will be spent.
Ottawa sets out more detail of Nutrition North expansion
The federal government outlined in slightly greater detail how a $160-million expansion of Nutrition North first promised last year will take place.
NWT RCMP acquiring new boss from Kamloops as Zettler leaves
NWT RCMP's new chief superintendent will be Syd Lecky, the present leader of Kamloops RCMP, the BC municipality announced. Kamloops' mayor hailed his efforts.
Betty Wilcox, former Yellowknife teacher, is remembered
"She loved when she'd make a little breakthrough with somebody. She cared a lot." Betty Wilcox, a longtime Yellowknife teacher, passed away at the age of 72.
Smoke warning issued for Tłı̨chǫ communities
Wildfire smoke is set to reach Wekweètì and Whatì on Monday and drift to Behchokǫ̀ and Gamètì by the evening. Tulita and Fort Good Hope could also be affected.
Health researchers launch Indigenous language resource
Starting Monday, the Institute for Circumpolar Health Research will celebrate a new online "word of the week" to help promote NWT languages.
Some Fort Simpson councillors call for end to sewer inequity
Not everyone pays the same amount for sewer service in Fort Simpson. Some councillors are looking to "equalize the cost" for all residents.
Meet the dog that’s a member of Team NT at the Canada Games
Golioth the dog is a fully accredited member of Team NT at the Canada Summer Games. As he helps swim coach Jane Mooney, he's winning a legion of young fans.