Federal minister delays Prairie Creek Mine road decision
Ministerial approval for a new all-season road to the Dehcho's Prairie Creek Mine is delayed to allow further consultation with affected Indigenous groups.
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Carillion collapse ‘won’t impact’ new Yellowknife hospital
The collapse of construction partner Carillion will not delay construction of Yellowknife's new Stanton Hospital, according to the territorial government.
NWT minimum wage increases to $13.46 but misses union target
The territory’s new minimum wage will be the third-highest in Canada when introduced in April, but the Public Service Alliance of Canada called for more.
NWT ‘can’t have it both ways’ on environment & economy, Premier warns
Premier Bob McLeod used a year-end interview with Cabin Radio to declare the Northwest Territories “can’t have it both ways” when weighing economic needs against environmental concerns. However, in a 40-minute live broadcast, the Premier said his government wa...