Summer rush in YK housing market makes up for quiet spring
A slow start to the spring real estate market meant a busier summer and fall for Yellowknife realtors, who say inventory is down and demand is up. More »
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Ten-hour meeting will decide fate of Bartam Court apartments
Yellowknife residents and developer Milan Mrdjenovich spent an entire Saturday debating a proposed 65-unit apartment building in front of an appeal board. More »
West Bay condos to go ahead, with larger units, after appeal verdict
The West Bay condo project near Yellowknife's Tin Can Hill will go ahead with 21 units instead of the originally proposed 24. Construction begins this month. More »
Jean Marie River’s small homes logging project hits security snag
Jean Marie River wants to start logging, fire up the community sawmill, and build small homes. But the First Nation says it can't afford the security deposit. More »
Community plan finalized, Hay River plots future of Fraser Place
The new Town of Hay River community plan is final. Here's what that means for Fraser Place, a proposed residential development that received a mixed reception. More »
Yellowknife’s Avens plans campus expansion
Avens, the Yellowknife seniors’ facility, is looking to expand its campus to accommodate more residents. The Avens Pavilion would provide more than 100 units. More »
Enterprise housing plan to focus on affordable housing, seniors
A plan to tackle housing concerns in Enterprise will set its sights on providing more homes for seniors and affordable housing for other residents. More »
NWT extending rental assistance program
The Northwest Territories government is extending the Transitional Rent Supplement Program until the end of November. More »
NWT shelters worry about space as pandemic winter approaches
"What will happen when someone shows up at the door and our place is full?" With winter coming, emergency shelters are trying to plan for Covid-19's impact. More »
More community housing strategies ‘close to final’
Twelve of the NWT's new, highly anticipated community plans are close to being finalized. They're designed to provide a roadmap out of the housing crisis. More »
‘Back on track,’ Fort Simpson housing authority to get new board
A year after Fort Simpson's housing authority entered administration over mismanagement allegations, a new manager has been hired and a board will be appointed. More »
Back Bay Community Association to lodge Bartam Court appeal
A Yellowknife residents' association appealed the city's decision to allow a new apartment complex on the edge of Old Town, claiming the design is too large. More »