Articles by James O'Connor


Traffic stop turns to drug bust in Fort Providence

30 grams of cocaine and 17 grams of cannabis products, oxycodone pills, and $7200 cash have been seized by Fort Providence Police. Three adults have been arrested and charged after a traffic stop on May 16, led police to find illicit materials and other paraphernalia in the vehicle. The vehicle…


Creating safe spaces: 2 NWT organizations get $1 million in fed aid

Over $1 million in federal funding is coming to help two organizations combat homelessness and gender-based violence in the territory. The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation (AIWF) will receive $ 557,880 for its work on expanding its administrative and governance policies. The Northern Mosaic Network (NMN) is set to receive $443,260…





Muskox meat is back on the menu in Aklavik

“I’ve always wanted to make an impact with my own people,” says Chef Francis, especially with food. Chef Rich Francis is heading to Aklavik this week in an effort to re-introduce muskox meat to the community through a two-day workshop. He plans on using the animal “from nose to tail”…


Firearms and jewels missing after Inuvik home break-in

Jewellery and several firearms have gone missing following a break and enter in Inuvik. The incident occurred on Lagoon Road on July 12. Police say they have recovered one of the missing firearms, but three items remain unfound. MK II semi-automatic .22 caliber handgun, Mossberg pump action 12-gauge shotgun and…


Inuk artisan partners with big box store to sell uluit

Kenneth Mackay has just signed a deal with Simons Canada to sell his hand-crafted knives, called uluit, online. “It’s a pretty big deal,” he says, “They’re a big company.” Uluit is a traditional Inuit multi-purpose knife used to cut through tough materials, such as seal, beluga, and caribou. Although Mackay…


Mama Grizzly and cubs reported in Inuvik

A female grizzly bear and her two cubs were reported in Inuvik. They were last seen at the airport and surrounding landfill sight, says the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. ENR encourages residents to exercise caution as the situation is being investigated. Anyone with information is asked to call…