Dominion could cut 150 Ekati employees over ‘absenteeism’
The Union of Workers says Dominion Diamond Mines is planning to lay off 150 "entry-level workers" at its Ekati mine over the next four months.
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‘It does seem low’ – Giant Mine bosses examine lack of northern jobs
The remediation project's deputy director admitted Indigenous employment numbers were concerning and said the project would re-examine its approach.
Ekati project suspension doesn’t worry territorial government
The territorial government says it's unperturbed by the suspension of work on a major expansion of the Ekati diamond mine.
Ekati owner suspends Jay pipe expansion prep work
The Ekati diamond mine's owners have halted preparatory work on a major expansion, suggesting they doubt its long-term feasibility.
NWT issuing ultimatum to Ottawa over emissions and funding
The Northwest Territories says without hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, it can't meet emissions reduction goals set by Ottawa.
GNWT lobbies its own minister over road to Whatì
The territorial government is petitioning one of its own ministers over proposed measures to protect caribou along the new Whatì all-season road.
Poloz says NWT is ‘one decision away’ from brighter economy
Speaking to the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, Stephen S Poloz characterized pessimism about the NWT's economic future as a product of any mining economy.
NWT launches ‘aspirational’ strategies to reduce emissions
The Northwest Territories aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent below 2005 levels through a medley of strategies released on Tuesday.
NWT denied federal funding for Slave Geological Province road
The federal government has overlooked the Northwest Territories' bid for funding to build a highway toward Nunavut.
Inuvialuit declare record earnings, promise lower airfares
An IRC news release issued on Wednesday states the corporation earned $83 million before tax last year, resulting in a profit of $69 million.
Trudeau government proposes CanNor funding reduction
The Government of Canada's latest spending proposals include a significant reduction in annual funding for the Northern Economic Development Agency.
Airline trawls Yellowknife for pilots as shortage looms
"Yellowknife is a thriving heart of aviation for Canada," said Air Georgian, as it sent top executives north to meet face-to-face with pilots.