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James O'Connor

James O’Connor has worked as a journalist, photo editor and managing editor at media outlets in Toronto, Winnipeg, Brandon and the North. He wants to help people tell their stories, in a balanced, ethical and caring way. He is always learning about the cultures, languages and ways of living unique to Northern communities. james.oconnor@cklbradio.com

Featured9 months ago

Community Learning Centre closures decried by Regular MLAs

Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong says there was no consultation about the end of the program

Several Regular MLAs schooled Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland in the NWT Assembly last week on the ramifications of Aurora College’s recent decision to close all Community...
Featured9 months ago

Stagnant economy, uncertain times, call for public investment in infrastructure

'We want residents to know that we're going to keep things stable,' says Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek, delivering her second budget

The territorial government plans to spend roughly $2.5 billion in the coming year, but is watching a shrinking GDP as private business activity slows, mostly due...
Featured9 months ago

Regular MLAs call for action, look for inspiration in session re-start

Threatened trade war, Trump's social policies, Norman Wells economic crisis, and Premier's inaugural Territorial Address come under fire

Raw politics were on the menu for many MLAs at today’s start of the latest sitting for the NWT Assembly. U.S. President Donald Trump was vilified...
Featured9 months ago

Working with Indigenous leaders ‘a cornerstone’ of 20th Assembly

‘Progress can only be achieved by working side by side … and ensuring their voices are central to the GNWT’s decision-making processes,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson

In what he says will be an annual event, Premier R.J. Simpson stood in the Great Hall of the NWT Legislative Assembly late Tuesday afternoon and...
Education9 months ago

Thirty-five thousand NWT students, staff victimized by PowerSchool data breach

Data from Dettah, Ndilǫ district education authorities now also known to be affected in the worldwide incident

The PowerSchool data breach discovered two weeks ago has now been confirmed to impact approximately 35,000 individuals, including 33,000 current and historical students and 2,350 current...
Featured9 months ago

Personal support workers receive $5.3M boost from Ottawa, GNWT

'Personal support workers are the backbone of our health care system, especially in rural and remote areas.' says NWT MP Michael McLeod

Two levels of government will invest $5.3 million over five years to support personal support workers across the Northwest Territories. NWT MP Michael McLeod stated in...
Featured9 months ago

Concerns remain as Trump’s tariff threats on hold for one month

The threatened tariffs would have "profound economic implications for Indigenous businesses and communities,' says Dene National Chief George Mackenzie

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump will hold off on levying tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days. The federal...
Featured9 months ago

NWT premier looks for silver lining as United States launches trade war with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to slap steep tariffs on Canadian goods 'aggressive and disappointing,' says Premier R.J. Simpson

The United States government’s “aggressive and disappointing” decision to impose tariffs on all Canadian goods will be met by counter-measures, including from the Northwest Territories, says...
Featured9 months ago

Gwich’in Tribal Council rejects court ruling upholding Frederick Blake Jr. as new grand chief

UPDATED: Gwichya Gwich'in Council swore in Frederick Blake Jr. in Tsiigehtchic on Friday as Gwich'in Grand Chief in Tsiigehtchic

The Gwich’in Tribal Council will appeal an NWT Supreme Court decision which declared Frederick Blake Jr. legally elected as grand chief and ordered the GTC’s board...
Culture9 months ago

‘I want her to be remembered as the kind, loving woman that she was’

Gwich'in language translator, educator and member of the CKLB family, Evelyne Parry, passed away on Sunday

Tributes are pouring in for Evelyne Parry, for her larger-than-life personality and for her profound impact on maintaining the Gwich’in language and culture in the Beaufort...

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James O'Connor

Stories By James O'Connor

Community Learning Centre closures decried by Regular MLAs

Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong says there was no consultation about the end of the program

Stagnant economy, uncertain times, call for public investment in infrastructure

'We want residents to know that we're going to keep things stable,' says Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek, delivering her second budget

Regular MLAs call for action, look for inspiration in session re-start

Threatened trade war, Trump's social policies, Norman Wells economic crisis, and Premier's inaugural Territorial Address come under fire

Working with Indigenous leaders ‘a cornerstone’ of 20th Assembly

‘Progress can only be achieved by working side by side … and ensuring their voices are central to the GNWT’s decision-making processes,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson

Thirty-five thousand NWT students, staff victimized by PowerSchool data breach

Data from Dettah, Ndilǫ district education authorities now also known to be affected in the worldwide incident

Personal support workers receive $5.3M boost from Ottawa, GNWT

'Personal support workers are the backbone of our health care system, especially in rural and remote areas.' says NWT MP Michael McLeod

Concerns remain as Trump’s tariff threats on hold for one month

The threatened tariffs would have "profound economic implications for Indigenous businesses and communities,' says Dene National Chief George Mackenzie

NWT premier looks for silver lining as United States launches trade war with Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to slap steep tariffs on Canadian goods 'aggressive and disappointing,' says Premier R.J. Simpson

Gwich’in Tribal Council rejects court ruling upholding Frederick Blake Jr. as new grand chief

UPDATED: Gwichya Gwich'in Council swore in Frederick Blake Jr. in Tsiigehtchic on Friday as Gwich'in Grand Chief in Tsiigehtchic

‘I want her to be remembered as the kind, loving woman that she was’

Gwich'in language translator, educator and member of the CKLB family, Evelyne Parry, passed away on Sunday