Cabinet concerned with power limiters bill
Cabinet has taken issue with a motion put forward to end the use of power limiters in the NWT. Jackie Jacobson, MLA for Nunakput, introduced…
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Future long-term care beds in Hay River halved
Rocky Simpson, MLA for Hay River South, learned in the Legislative Assembly Friday that Hay River will be receiving half of the 48 long-term care…
LKDFN chief facing impaired driving charges from snowmobile accident
Łútsël K’é Dene First Nation Chief Darryl Marlowe is facing charges of impaired driving connected to a snowmobiling accident from earlier this year. The charges…
NWT needs less than half of projected long-term care beds
The Northwest Territories does not need as many long-term care beds as initially estimated. Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, said in the…
Diamond mine winter road closed due to anticipated severe storm
The operators of the Tibbit to Contwoyto Winter Road are closing the road due to an anticipated winter storm. A press release says a severe…
GNWT announces minimum wage increase
Starting in September, the minimum wage in the Northwest Territories will increase from $13.46 to $15.20 per hour. R.J. Simpson, minister of Education, Culture and…
MLAs pass motion to review housing corp
Regular MLAs passed a motion to fast-track the GNWT’s review of the NWT housing corporation during a housing-themed sitting of the19th Legislative Assembly, Wednesday. The…
Yellowknife adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; mobile teams returning to communities in April
All adults residing in Yellowknife are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This was announced by Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, during…
Caribou board, minister sound alarm over illegal and disrespectful hunting along ice road
According to ENR, more than 50 caribou have been illegally harvested already this year.
Earl Evans is calling on the Indigenous and territorial governments to work together and educate harvesters on respectful hunting practices. Evans, the chair of the…
Yukon travel bubble looks unlikely: premier
Premier Caroline Cochrane says it does not look like there will be a travel bubble with the Yukon anytime soon. Inuvik Twin Lakes MLA Lesa …