Abandon selection of ministers based on geography, MLA says
"Stop prioritizing geography over who is best suited for the job." A Yellowknife MLA wants to abandon the practice of selecting cabinet members based on region.
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Climate change ‘outpacing North’s capacity to adapt’
The rate of climate change in the North is exceeding communities’ capacity to adapt, according to a federal report.
What northern supports are in Canada’s new climate strategy?
Canada's climate change adaptation strategy and action plan includes a $41-million program that could help northerners, plus more wildfire and flood supports.
Fort Simpson chooses two new councillors in by-election
Stephanie Hardisty and Ramona Hardisty-Gillis were elected to Fort Simpson's village council, replacing Kyle Christiansen and Rosemary Gill in a by-election.
Construction begins on ‘first phase’ of Prohibition Creek road
Work is beginning on a small section of new all-season road south of Norman Wells – a project that has faced delays, cost inflation and political scrutiny.
Mike Couvrette elected to Fort Smith’s council by two votes
Mike Couvrette will fill the vacancy on Fort Smith's town council after receiving just two votes more than nearest rival Athena Sharp.
Fort Smith leaders and residents grapple with hole in budget
Should seniors' tax relief change? Should property tax go up or services be cut back? Fort Smith's council held a public meeting ahead of some big decisions.
Is federal cash fixing NWT homelessness? Departments don’t know.
Canada's auditor general says federal departments tackling the housing crisis haven't collected the data that would determine whether efforts are succeeding.
Tommy Kakfwi plans legal action over Fort Good Hope chief position
Tommy Kakfwi plans legal action after a vote to remove him as Fort Good Hope's chief. He believes the move relates to a published list of supposed drug dealers.
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.
Integrity commissioner can now recommend disciplinary action
The integrity commissioner now has the authority to investigate complaints and recommend punishments without having to elevate complaints to a sole adjudicator.
Yellowknife proposes 7.47 percent tax increase, plus fee increases
The 7.47 percent proposed tax increase would support a budget focused maintaining infrastructure, developing capital projects, and running programming.