Unexpected battle between sports and arts looms over lottery bill
A bill designed to shield the NWT's lottery revenues from federal taxation has become the battleground for a funding fight between sports and arts communities.
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Draft of Yellowknife’s new security camera policy revealed
Misuse of the cameras to watch female residents from afar was among accusations against municipal enforcement manager Doug Gillard published in January.
Man charged over reported stabbing in Gitzel St apartment
RCMP say a man was left with serious injuries requiring hospital treatment following an incident on the evening of Wednesday, January 31.
Have northerners been breeding the wrong type of sled dog?
An NWT dog runner is calling on northern mushers to return to breeding 'traditional' dogs. Other mushers say tourists might like that, too.
City of Yellowknife boss looks to reassure residents in video
Senior administrator Sheila Bassi-Kellett sought to reassure residents through a video message following allegations of workplace misconduct at City Hall.
NWT police warn parents after child exploitation arrest
The arrest of a Grande Prairie man accused of child exploitation prompted NWT police to suggest parents talk to their children about online safety.
GNWT accuses union of walking out on collective bargaining
Union of Northern Workers president Todd Parsons said the government's latest offer was "an insult." Negotiations are into their third year.
NWT winners of $1 million prize promise ‘a brighter future’
The project hopes to help Inuit, Inuvialuit, Dene, and Métis people who are at risk of suicide, jail time, or both, on the territory's streets.
Deninu School’s Kate Powell named an Outstanding Principal
The list of 40 principals, selected from schools across Canada, was published by public education charity The Learning Partnership on Wednesday.
Fourth person charged in Hay River murder investigation
Hay River RCMP have arrested and charged a fourth person over the death of a man in the community late last month.
The long story behind an Aklavik mayor’s online despair
Aklavik mayor Andrew Charlie believes drug dealers could be the biggest winners of a coming shift in the way income support is paid. Here's a backgrounder.
Clock may be ticking as GNWT and UNW resume bargaining
Negotiations for a new labour deal affecting 4,000 GNWT staff enter their third year this week. The union may take steps to force a conclusion in 2018.