NWT car dealerships struggle to find vehicles, parts
At least two NWT car dealerships are still being affected by factory closures down south due to Covid-19. One does not expect to recover until at least January. More »
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NWT Tourism to begin search for new boss
NWT Tourism announced the departure of Cathie Bolstad, who has led the agency since April 2014. Her successor must help the industry out of the pandemic. More »
Inuvik IT business helps NWT stay connected
As Covid-19 pushes everything online, an IT business in the NWT's high Arctic has stepped up to keep communities in the virtual loop. More »
NWT fishers hope new approach will boost sales, jobs
Fishers on Great Slave Lake hope the GNWT's latest vision for the industry will significantly boost sales and help the industry create more jobs. More »
‘The future is bright for Pine Point,’ COO says of mine project
A preliminary economic analysis has found the Pine Point mine project has 'has technical and financial merit.' More »
NWT announces recipients of $1 million Mine Incentive Program
The Northwest Territories is providing $1 million in funding to 20 mineral exploration projects in the North Slave region in 2020-21. More »
Federal government pledges $5 million to northern Indigenous initiatives
The Northwest Territories will receive nearly $1.9 million in funding to support Indigenous projects including tourism initiatives. More »
NWT and Tłı̨chǫ ‘reach agreement on infrastructure’
The NWT and Tłı̨chǫ governments resolved how infrastructure contracts on Tłı̨chǫ lands are awarded as the GNWT promised to directly negotiate with the Tłı̨chǫ. More »
‘Virtual tours’ of YK are latest solution to tourism crisis
Chinese tourists could soon be taking tours of Yellowknife, admiring the aurora, and checking out Cameron Falls – from the comfort of their homes. More »
What to expect from Big River gas station’s upgrades
The Big River Service Centre in Fort Providence is getting a facelift. By this weekend, its manager says, you can expect more pumps and cheaper gas. More »
YKDFN retracts support for Slave Geological Province highway
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation withdrew support for one of the NWT's most ambitious and costly projects after related contracts were not awarded to local companies. More »
NWT government extends wage top-up for low-income workers
The NWT will extend its wage top-up program for at least another eight weeks. It ensures workers earn at least $18 an hour. So far, 933 people have claimed it. More »