Sale process begins for heavily indebted Ventures West
Tractors, trailers, pick-ups, and even a grader. More than 200 items owned by Ventures West and Tłı̨chǫ Landtran are for sale as the transport firms collapse. More »
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Winner of Shop YK $3K prize announced as spending dips
A Yellowknife resident won a $3,000 local shopping spree on Friday as the Shop YK promotion came to an end – with spending a little down year-on-year. More »
'Reverse job board' to help northerners find construction work
An NWT construction association is launching a “reverse job board” to help northerners find jobs on construction projects in their communities. More »
Ottawa tries 'new approach' to hire locals for NWT remediation
After calls for more northerners to get jobs cleaning up contaminated sites, the federal government is trying to find local contractors interested in the work. More »
Jobs lost as Ventures West files for creditor protection
Ice road transport specialists Ventures West and Tłı̨chǫ Landtran have ceased operations after years of multi-million-dollar losses. Dozens of people are affected. More »
Tłı̨chǫ Government and Fortune sign Nico mine access agreement
The terms allowing a 51-kilometre access road between Whatì and the Nico mine project have been agreed. The mine remains under construction. More »
NWT exploration and mining legends honoured
Yellowknife prospector Walt Humphries told tales of his life prospecting in the North as six recipients were honoured for service to mining and exploration. More »
Pamela Strand promoted to deputy minister at ITI
Pamela Strand will be promoted to replace the retiring Tom Jensen as deputy minister of industry, tourism, and investment, the territory's premier announced. More »
Yellowknife Geoscience Forum begins on Tuesday
Hundreds of industry professionals are expected for the NWT's annual mining and exploration gathering. Ice-age mammals make an appearance on 2019's program. More »
'This is a First Air takeover.' Canadian North staff fear loss of identity in merger
Fewer "family passes," no family atmosphere: some staff at the newly merged Canadian North say morale has suffered since, in their view, First Air took charge. More »
Could proposed rules create 'Airbnb hotels' in Yellowknife?
Draft regulations for short-term rentals in Yellowknife could let people in effect open hotels on the cheap, a city councillor and construction boss alleged. More »
Amid diamond gloom, smaller projects sound notes of optimism
Little light appears at the end of the NWT diamond mining tunnel. However, other projects – one gold, one rare-earths – feel they're making significant strides. More »