New North Networks disappointed by Northwestel’s Inuvik plans
The president of an Inuvik-based internet provider says he's disappointed Northwestel is expanding in the town, directly competing with his company. More »
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Aurora College’s Erika Hille receives northern research scholarship
A researcher studying northern water quality and permafrost won a $10,000 scholarship. With two kids, Erika Hille said, "the extra support is really nice." More »
‘Summer Santas’ deliver $16K in prizes for Tuk youth
Canadians have sent $16,000 in food, treats, toys, books, and more to help an RCMP program working with youth in Tuktoyaktuk. More »
Northwestel installing fibre network in Inuvik
Northwestel says it's new fibre-to-the-home service will mean faster and more reliable service for customers in Inuvik. It follows similar work in Hay River. More »
Inuvik long-term care unit suspends visits over chickenpox
The Inuvik regional hospital's long-term care unit suspended visitation, effective immediately, after a potential case of chickenpox at the care home. More »
Northern clothing line seeks to empower Indigenous people
Dwight Snowshoe, a Tetlit Gwich’in man, hand-presses each logo onto clothing he sells. He thinks Indigenous people can identify with his Everyday Warrior brand. More »
Inuvik wildfire grows over 100 hectares overnight
A fire reported 12 km south of Inuvik on Friday evening had grown to approximately 254 hectares by Monday afternoon, prompting town officials to warn about smoke. More »
Inuvik calls in ENR over fire at Airport Lake
The Town of Inuvik has requested territorial government support to tackle a fire burning on Airport Lake that destroyed a building on Friday morning. More »
Inuvik RCMP swamped by volume of weekend calls
Police in Inuvik say the sheer volume of weekend calls, many related to domestic violence, makes it harder to respond to other priorities set by town council. More »
Inuvik police say youth who caused fire are sorry, being dealt with
"It is being addressed." Inuvik RCMP say the children who started a fire in an abandoned building earlier in June are sorry. Two are too young to be charged. More »
RCMP lay charges after Tuktoyaktuk woman allegedly run over by vehicle
RCMP have charged a 25 year old after a woman was allegedly run over by a vehicle earlier this month. More »
‘Paltry’ plea deal for Inuvik man who punched woman, kicked officer
A judge said he had no choice but to accept an “unfit” plea deal for a man who punched his girlfriend in the face and kicked an RCMP officer in the ribs. More »