2024

Illegal drugs and deadly violence at ‘crisis’ levels, says Premier R.J. Simpson

The MLA for Hay River North says he also took on Justice Minister role for the ‘deadly serious issue’ of drug dealing in his hometown


Deadly drug deals – either settled with bullets or poisonous mixtures – are a major issue at “crisis” levels across the NWT, says Premier R.J. Simpson. The Northwest Territories has been near to, or at the highest rate of hospital stays due to substance use in the country – more…


Happy Inuvialuit Day! 40 years and counting …

'We never really ever had a voice until our Final Agreement.,' says Elder Albert Ruben


Wednesday marked the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, There are six communities within the Inuvialuit settlement region, in the Northwest Territories: Tuktoyaktuk; Aklavik; Sachs Harbour; Ulukhaktok; and Paulatuk; and Inuvik. Inuvialuit also mark the success of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and its Development Corporation. The latter…



Brown crack in Hay River a danger for users, says CPHO

Hay River’s ongoing illegal drug problem has prompted another public health advisory, as potentially lethal mixtures including with methamphetamine are now being detected. Brown crack cocaine mixed with multiple other substances including fentanyl, norfentanyl, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine found in the town prompted today’s health advisory. Hay River has detected benzodiazepine…


Welfare work requirements are retired by GNWT

Regular MLAs argue for Universal Basic Income, as government tinkers with welfare benefits


The territorial government announced today that improvements to the Income Assistance program and the new Income Assistance for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities program will come into effect July 1. Changes to the regular Income Assistance program include: Aligning benefit levels with the Northern Market Basket Measure; increasing income exemptions…



Walking with Pride, with heads held high

The Northern Mosaic Network's 2nd annual Pride Parade attracted hundreds of people on the weekend


Hundreds of people from all walks of life celebrated the 2SLGBTQIPA+ community with floats, music, and pageantry through the streets of downtown Yellowknife on the weekend. Approximately 350 people formed the 2nd annual Yellowknife Pride Parade through downtown on Sunday, as the sun came out after a couple of days…