Transport Canada approves First Air-Canadian North merger
The federal government has formally approved a planned merger between northern airlines First Air and Canadian North, despite competition bureau concerns. More »
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Yellowknife gets $300,000 for francophone newcomers
French-speaking newcomers to Yellowknife will benefit from $305,670 in federal funding, NWT MP Michael McLeod announced. More »
Imperial Oil 'will cover fuel costs' after rail bridge burns
Imperial Oil has agreed to cover the costs of transporting fuel to some NWT communities by truck, not rail, after a CN Rail bridge was destroyed by a wildfire. More »
Two-thirds of Yellowknife businesses have 'chronic' vacancies
Many local companies are in a long-term struggle for staff, a survey by the city's chamber of commerce found. However, there was also cause for optimism. More »
NWT delays carbon tax introduction until September
Residents and businesses in the Northwest Territories will now not see a carbon tax introduced until September 1, 2019 – a two-month delay. More »
That'll smart: Yellowknife misses out on Smart Cities prize
Yellowknife failed to win a $5 million federal contest featuring communities battling for money to fund cutting-edge technology projects. More »
Ottawa funding $8M program to reduce NWT industry emissions
New federal money announced on Friday is designed to help larger NWT companies and industries cut their greenhouse gas emissions. More »
NWT begins vetting potential Yellowknife cannabis stores
Want to run a Yellowknife cannabis store? A government pre-screening process just opened up. By the end of the year, the city could have a privately run dispensary. More »
NWT campgrounds already filling up after record opening day
Some campgrounds are almost fully booked for key holiday weekends this summer, just days after the territory's online booking system opened for the season. More »
IRC beneficiary payment is highest in a decade
Nearly 5,000 Inuvialuit beneficiaries will each receive a $651.50 distribution payment this year – 21 percent higher than 2018's payment. More »
Tourism, film industry, CKLB get federal cash
Recapping a range of recent investments, federal agency CanNor said it was backing various tourism and film initiatives while helping Indigenous-language radio. More »
Atruckalypse now: Food truck closure leaves slim YK pickings
Even Murray Jones sounds surprised by Yellowknife's dwindling food truck scene. His own Curbside Treats'n Eats is winding down after five years. More »