Homelessness, economy, compost: how YK is responding to Covid-19
Yellowknife identified some priorities as residents deal with the pandemic. Funding for homelessness initiatives and a mini Shop YK promotion are among them. More »
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Wılıı̀deh stop signs among proposed YK reconciliation projects
We're seeing signs of how Yellowknife's new approach to reconciliation will roll out in coming years. Stop signs are the start, but the final plan is delayed. More »
Fifth Covid-19 case confirmed in Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories late on Sunday confirmed a fifth case of Covid-19, saying the person had travelled in Latin America before returning to Yellowknife. More »
YWCA opening 120 childcare spots in Yellowknife
"We knew we had staff available and we had the expertise." Full-day childcare for 120 children of essential workers opens next week, likely using school gyms. More »
Somba K’e Social (Distance) Club offers private FaceTime concerts
Your next FaceTime could be a private show from a Yellowknife band. Somba K'e Social (Distancing) Club will play for you, and you alone. Just fill out a form. More »
Here’s the latest scoop on dog poop and garbage in YK
Since Yellowknife closed its dump to the public last month, residents have been asking a lot of questions about garbage. Now the City is offering some answers. More »
NWT says first Covid-19 patient has now fully recovered
The NWT government on Friday declared the territory's first Covid-19 patient, a Yellowknife resident, has been given the all-clear and is considered recovered. More »
Hong Kong tourists who later became sick posed ‘no risk’ to YK
After an investigation, the NWT declared six Hong Kong tourists who visited Yellowknife then tested positive for Covid-19 posed "no risk" during their trip. More »
YK shelter becomes month-long isolation centre for 30 people
The downtown day shelter and sobering centre on Yellowknife's 50 Street will be home to 30 "high-risk homeless adults" for the next month, its operator said. More »
No time for goodbye as NWT family moves south for work
“Every day, something changes.” His wife was born here. He's been here for 30 years. They're leaving Yellowknife mid-pandemic and they can't even say goodbye. More »
Ecology North executive director moves on to new adventures
After six years, environmental non-profit Ecology North is searching for someone new to take the helm. Craig Scott is to leave the organization in June. More »
Folk on the Rocks, future uncertain, finalizes 2020 lineup
Folk on the Rocks added The Jerry Cans, Partner and Campbell Woods to its 2020 lineup. Organizers said they were "leaning on hope" for the festival to go ahead. More »