KFC opening in Yellowknife on May 3
The long-awaited opening of the new Kentucky Fried Chicken in Yellowknife will be on May 3. Erin Fenwick, marketing and communications manager for Soul Foods…
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MLA says Whatì ‘tired of talk,’ wants to be connected to Snare Hydro grid
Monfwi MLA Jackson Lafferty says the community of Whatì is “confused” over the lack of progress in updating its power infrastructure. In the Legislative Assembly…
Health minister waffles on requirements for herd immunity
The much talked about 75 per cent vaccination target for herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus may be changing. During oral questions in the Legislative…
Yukon First Nation files legal petition against government over mining activities
The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND) has filed a judicial petition to challenge the Government of Yukon in awarding Metallic Minerals Corporation advanced…
126 affordable housing units coming to NWT
The Northwest Territories will be getting 126 affordable housing units, announced in a Monday morning joint press conference with the territorial and federal governments. The…
Fort Good Hope celebrates new Arctic Circle Drum monument
The Northwest Territories’ latest tourism attraction has been unveiled outside of Fort Good Hope. During a ceremony Monday afternoon, members of the community gathered in…
NTPC employee dies after workplace accident
A Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) employee has died following a workplace accident that took place in early March. NTPC confirmed that Michael Paul Chinna,…
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…
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…
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…