No ‘ongoing heightened risk’ of COVID-19 at Diavik: GNWT
Dr. Kami Kandola, the NWT’s chief public health officer, says there is no longer a risk of COVID-19 at Diavik Diamond Mine. Her office has…
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ITI investing in 20 mineral exploration projects
The Government of the Northwest Territories is investing in 20 mineral exploration projects for the next year. The funding, announced in a press release, is…
GNWT takes over water monitoring at three Alberta sites managed by feds
The Government of the Northwest Territories will be temporarily conducting water monitoring at three sites in Alberta near the NWT border. These sites are supposed…
DMV flooded after heavy rain
The driver and motor vehicle issuing office in downtown Yellowknife is closed due to flooding. The flooding was caused by a drainpipe malfunctioning during a…
Indigenous-owned tour company requests support from GNWT
Joe Bailey of North Star Adventures says he is currently 'surviving' of funding from the feds.
The owner of an Indigenous tour company is calling on the territorial government to provide additional support for his struggling industry. The global COVID-19 pandemic,…
Federal government invests $5 million to support economic opportunities in Canada’s territories
The Northwest Territories will be receiving nearly $2,000,000 worth of investments.
In the name of reconciliation, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $5 million to create economic opportunities for 11 Indigenous businesses and communities in…
Reduction of services at Whatì health centre
The reduction is due to a shortage of nurses.
The Whatì health centre is being forced to reduce its services due to a nursing shortage. The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency recently posted a notice…
Inuvik RCMP looking for man in ’emotional distress’
Scott Kaglik allegedly broke release conditions over the weekend; police won't say what those conditions are.
Inuvik RCMP is asking for help to find 28-year-old Scott Alexander Kaglik. Police say Kaglik is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant after allegedly breaching…
NWT post-secondary students can now access two new grants for upcoming academic year
These grants will help students with the cost of technology equipment and internet services.
The Government of the Northwest Territories announces two new grants aimed at post-secondary students receiving full-time financial assistance (SFA) for the 2020-21 academic year. The…
Feds acknowledge systemic racism on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The federal government says the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting issues of systemic racism facing Indigenous peoples. The statement came as part of an announcement for…