Survey says: revenue decline trending in the NWT
New data shows a significant decrease in revenue, across the board for businesses in the NWT. The Government of the Northwest Territories has released a…
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Farmers Market reopening offers artists much needed platform
After spending the past couple months working on commissions, Dene artist Darrell Chocolate was able to publicly showcase his work at the Yellowknife Farmers Market….
Feds pledge additional funding to mitigate coastal erosion in Tuktoyaktuk
In an effort to support Tuktoyaktuk’s fight against climate change, the federal government is providing the community with $5.5 million in funding. Some of this…
SLFN climate change initiative begins with survey
Smith’s Landing First Nation (SLFN) invites community members and the broader Fort Smith community to participate in a survey surrounding climate change initiatives in the…
Funding allows Dechinta Centre to continue land-based learning, COVID-19 resiliency
Kristen Tanche attributes her time at the Dechinta Centre with developing her professional career involving land-based programming. “I was able to go back to the…
Inuvik communications company upset with Northwestel expansion
The president of an Inuvik-based communications company says he is “disappointed” Northwestel chose his community to expand the Fiber-to-home service. A Northwestel press release says…
Cannabis products now cheaper in the NWT
The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) has cut the price of cannabis products by 10 per cent. The drop in price comes with…
Public health emergency extended, state of emergency ended
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency, but not the state of emergency. A Government of the Northwest Territories press release says it has…
GNWT extends handful of COVID-19 relief measures
NWT businesses and residents are getting an extension on some COVID-19 relief measures. The Government of the Northwest Territories is contributing $550,000 to support the…
Boil water advisory lifted again in South Slave
For the second time, a nearly two month long boil water advisory has been lifted in Hay River, K’atl’odeeche First Nation, Enterprise and Kakisa. The…