Edjericon returns to healthcare issues after one-day suspension
Tu Nedhé-Willideh MLA Richard Edjericon, briefly barred from the legislature over comments about the health minister, returned to similar issues on Thursday.
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MLAs question progress on NWT highway work
The Dempster Highway needs to be widened, MLA Lesa Semmler argues, while Ron Bonnetrouge fears the money won't exist to repair flood-damaged roads.
Don’t change 19-MLA system, NWT commission concludes
The NWT's political system should remain essentially as-is with 19 seats, a commission concluded, dropping an option that would have cut three seats.
Green, Edjericon spar over ‘gaslit’ residents, ‘disastrous’ treatment
The latest feud among NWT politicians reached the legislature as Richard Edjericon and Julie Green continued a battle over healthcare in smaller communities.
Conservative leadership candidate visits YK to drum up support
Patrick Brown, one of six candidates vying to be the new leader of the Conservative Party, visited Yellowknife in the hope of attracting new party members.
Health minister accused of being ‘out of touch’ over mental health
Whether the NWT is in a mental health crisis continues to be a debate among MLAs. The health minister says she has been misunderstood on the subject.
What could help people understand land claims and self-governance?
In a new paper, Yellowknife's Marlisa Brown sets out how governments could help people better understand land claims, treaties and the self-government process.
Improved disaster assistance still ‘an insult,’ says MLA
Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson asked when residents can expect to see compensation for this month's flood damage – and criticized the amounts on offer.
Acho Dene Koe First Nation schedules September chief election
The Acho Dene Koe First Nation says a fresh attempt to elect a chief will be made in September 2022, more than two years after an election was due.
‘The time to act is now.’ Territories call for climate change support
Territorial leaders repeated a familiar refrain: not enough federal cash is being released to adequately address climate change in the North.
Dehcho begins search for next grand chief
Contenders to become the next Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations can now come forward. The nomination period has opened ahead of a June election.
To what extent does Russia present a real threat to Canada’s Arctic?
Experts are divided on what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Arctic security, but agree Canada must do more to protect its interests in the region.