De Beers applies to expand Gahcho Kué diamond mine
De Beers Canada is hoping to extend the life of its Gahcho Kué diamond mine by two years. Earlier this month, the company applied to…
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NWT health minister declares territory-wide Public Health Emergency due to coronavirus threat
The Northwest Territories minister of health and social services has now declared a territory-wide Public Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. There…
Federal Government comes up with COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada says it is committed to helping Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and has now announced a new set of economic measures…
Facebook page ‘Caremongering YK’ set up to help people during coronavirus threat
Amidst all this chaos over coronavirus – we have seen Yellowknifers rally to help others. Local lawyer Paul Falvo noticed a Facebook site called Caremongering and…
Yellowknife sentencing hearing delayed for Ice Road Truckers star convicted of arson
A sentencing hearing in Yellowknife for a star from the reality TV series Ice Road Truckers has been delayed. Arthur Burke, 65, pleaded guilty last…
Yk resident a true champion for helping the elderly during Covid-19 pandemic
One resident in Yellowknife is doing her part by creating relief bags to help elderly residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sheila Champion created a Facebook…
Union of Northern Workers Office closing, staff working from home
The Union of Northern Workers Office (UNW) office is closing because of the Covid-19 pandemic and staff are being advised to work from home. Todd…
Chief public health officer says all mass gatherings of 50 people or more must be cancelled
The chief public health officer of the NWT is advising residents effective immediately they should cancel all mass gatherings which could reach over 50 people…
Yellowknife businesses offer ‘elderly hours’ to help seniors with shopping
Some Yellowknife businesses are offering ‘elderly hours’ to help protect older shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems that those most vulnerable to COVID-19 are…
Wolf cull plan for NWT gets green light for aerial shooting
The Wek’èezhìı Renewable Resources Board (WRRB) has authorized the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to proceed with using satellite collars and shooting from aircraft…