Kickboxers partner with Yellowknife Women's Society
"We hadn't considered this before." Yellowknife will host three kickboxing title fights in February as a fundraiser for the Yellowknife Women's Society. More »
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'Mass chaos' in social services, say foster caregivers in crisis
Caregivers say supports for NWT foster families are "dysfunctional" and "broken." Statistics suggest dozens of families stopped fostering in the past decade. More »
Whooping cough outbreak in Yellowknife and Tłı̨chǫ
A whooping cough outbreak in Yellowknife and the Tłı̨chǫ region has been declared, with 20 cases now confirmed, the NWT's chief public health officer said. More »
Mental health coaching service to launch in NWT
From next week, residents across the Northwest Territories will be able to connect to a mental health coach by phone from their home, for free. More »
Tsiigehtchic votes to allow alcohol in the community
The charter community of Tsiigehtchic has voted in favour of lifting restrictions on the amount of alcohol that can be brought into the presently dry community. More »
Zoey is the NWT's most popular baby name of 2019
Zoey, Emily, Hazel, Kinsley, and Lily were the most popular girls' names in the NWT in 2019. Elias, John, Joseph and Michael topped the boys' name list. More »
Fort Smith's health centre won't be redesignated, says GNWT
For months, "persistent rumours" have suggested services may be reduced at Fort Smith's health centre. The NWT's health authority insists no change is planned. More »
Reduced services as Behchokǫ̀ faces nursing shortage
Behchokǫ̀ residents are warned a "temporary shortage of nurses" will mean reduced services at the Mary Adele Bishop Health Centre from January 20 to 25. More »
Yellowknife's Stanton Hospital begins search for new leader
Kimberly Riles is stepping down as chief operating officer. Her replacement could earn up to $230,000 leading the new hospital, which faces several challenges. More »
Applications open for NWT's $400K Healthy Choices Fund
The fund offers $400,000 annually to programs and services that "support individuals, families, and communities in making positive lifestyle choices." More »
Welcome to the NWT's first baby of 2020
Axel Akkak was born at 10:15am on New Years Day – the first baby born in the NWT this year and the first baby born in the new decade. More »
Walk to Tuk hoping for a team from every NWT community
Two days into the new year, 2,000 NWT residents had signed up to walk 1,658 km in teams. Organizers hope to see participants from every community. More »