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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

Environment1 year ago

Firefighters battle second trail camp fire in Yellowknife

There are regional fire bans in place for the Dehcho, North Slave and South Slave

Municipal firefighters are investigating another human caused fire in Yellowknife. A wooden tent platform for unregistered camping near the NWT Legislative Assembly was burned in the...
Featured1 year ago

UPDATED: Open flames immediately banned across southern Northwest Territories

There is high to extreme wildfire danger driven by 'extraordinary weather and drought conditions,' says NWT Fire

Any thoughts about having a campfire this weekend across the entire southern half of the Northwest Territories have been extinguished with GNWT fire restrictions implemented immediately....
Featured1 year ago

Lightning sparks two wildfires near Whatì; Fort Res area still blanketed in smoke

Following a 'strong, successful initial attack' crews have a 'good handle' on fire closest fire the community, says NWT Fire

A wildfire 20 kilometres north of Whatì has forced the diversion of NWT Fire crews from a blaze about 50 kilometres from that lakeside Tlicho community....
Featured1 year ago

Appeal court rules northern RCMP justified in abusing Inuvik drug dealer’s rights

‘This is not to say police have license to disregard Charter rights in some communities,’ says NWT Court of Appeal.

The illegal drug scourge “in the community of Inuvik, and in the Northwest Territories in general” is so bad, police might be excused if they are...
Featured1 year ago

Decrease in pre-trial custody corresponds with increase of repeat offenders

'Perhaps we've been a bit too lenient at the expense of public safety,' says Premier RJ Simpson

Canada’s premiers have called on the federal government to review its recent changes to bail legislation, as it might not be closing the revolving door for...
Featured1 year ago

Several new wildfires in southern regions, but none pose risk to cabins or infrastructure

Today's overall look at the wildfire situation shows 118 fires so far this season, consuming 103,841 hectares

A dozen new wildfires have been sparked — including six in the South Slave region, and two in the North Slave — but all are fairly...
Featured1 year ago

Sweltering heat wave feeding two South Slave wildfires

Both blazes south of Fort Resolution and Little Buffalo River overnight ‘have grown considerably,’ says NWT Fire

Hot, dry and windy conditions continue to work against efforts to stomp out two naturally caused wildfires south of Fort Resolution. NWT Fire spokesperson Tom Bentham...
Featured1 year ago

NWT Fire claims ‘significant reduction in fire activity’ at Fort Resolution after hard-fought night

However, there remains a risk to cabins, camps and infrastructure in the evacuated Little Buffalo River area

Hot and dry conditions are making it challenging for firefighters and aircraft to bring two wild blazes in the South Slave near Little Buffalo River under...
Environment1 year ago

Nahanni Butte’s water spoiled by the mineral manganese

Infants, children under five, pregnant women should not drink the tap water in a situation that could take months to fully rectify

Infants, children under five, and pregnant women in Nahanni Butte should not drink the community’s tap water due to high levels of manganese caused by a...
Featured1 year ago

Wildfires force residents from Little Buffalo River

Blazes spotted at supper time also a concern for Fort Resolution

Two fast-growing wildfires Monday evening prompted a precautionary evacuation of the Little Buffalo River area. A short distance away, Fort Resolution is also on alert, as...

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CKLB Radio

James O'Connor

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Firefighters battle second trail camp fire in Yellowknife

There are regional fire bans in place for the Dehcho, North Slave and South Slave

UPDATED: Open flames immediately banned across southern Northwest Territories

There is high to extreme wildfire danger driven by 'extraordinary weather and drought conditions,' says NWT Fire

Lightning sparks two wildfires near Whatì; Fort Res area still blanketed in smoke

Following a 'strong, successful initial attack' crews have a 'good handle' on fire closest fire the community, says NWT Fire

Appeal court rules northern RCMP justified in abusing Inuvik drug dealer’s rights

‘This is not to say police have license to disregard Charter rights in some communities,’ says NWT Court of Appeal.

Decrease in pre-trial custody corresponds with increase of repeat offenders

'Perhaps we've been a bit too lenient at the expense of public safety,' says Premier RJ Simpson

Several new wildfires in southern regions, but none pose risk to cabins or infrastructure

Today's overall look at the wildfire situation shows 118 fires so far this season, consuming 103,841 hectares

Sweltering heat wave feeding two South Slave wildfires

Both blazes south of Fort Resolution and Little Buffalo River overnight ‘have grown considerably,’ says NWT Fire

NWT Fire claims ‘significant reduction in fire activity’ at Fort Resolution after hard-fought night

However, there remains a risk to cabins, camps and infrastructure in the evacuated Little Buffalo River area

Nahanni Butte’s water spoiled by the mineral manganese

Infants, children under five, pregnant women should not drink the tap water in a situation that could take months to fully rectify

Wildfires force residents from Little Buffalo River

Blazes spotted at supper time also a concern for Fort Resolution