The GNWT wants to know how climate change is affecting you
The territorial government has launched an online survey to learn more about residents’ experiences of climate change and their primary climate concerns.
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Progress reports released on work to help NWT species at risk
Progress reports on work to keep polar bears, amphibians and boreal caribou in the NWT from disappearing were released this week.
Is the GNWT on track to meet its climate goals?
The territorial government is making progress on its strategies to address climate change, according to the latest annual reports, but experts say efforts are falling short.
NWT delegation to bring Indigenous, youth voices to COP27
The GNWT is sending a five-person delegation to the United Nations' 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) taking place in Egypt over November 6 to 18.
Engineering firm shares options for YK’s new water pipe route
On Wednesday evening, engineering firm AECOM presented options being considered for replacing the 8.5 km pipe that supplies drinking water to Yellowknife.
Funding for electric vehicle charging station installation opens
On Wednesday, the GNWT announced first-come, first-served funding to help cover the cost of installing electric vehicle charging stations.
Carbon price and cost-of-living offset benefit set to increase on April 1
The GNWT plans to increase carbon price rates – as well as increase the cost-of-living offset payments residents receive – on April 1, 2023.
Inuit communities document sea ice terms for safer ice travel
Sea ice users in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet) put together a book of 67 Inuktitut words describing sea ice. Now, other communities are taking on similar projects.
Pine Point Project may buy excess Taltson hydroelectricity
Osisko Metals and NTPC have signed a memorandum of understanding to negotiate connecting the Pine Point mine project to the Taltson hydroelectric grid.
Hay River’s long-term care home project seeks new location
Hay River’s new long-term care home project is once again on hold as the territorial government searches for a location less prone to flooding impacts.
Seeing a fox in town not a wildlife emergency, GNWT reminds
Following an influx in non-emergency calls to wildlife emergency lines, ENR is clarifying the difference between wildlife emergencies and non-emergencies.
Private donors and Indigenous leaders continue funding talks
Meetings continued last week for Project Finance for Permanence, a conservation model that would pair investors with governments to protect NWT land and water.