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

Featured2 months ago

Imperial Oil closure: ‘Another nail in our NWT coffin on the economic side’

Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely laments corporate giant's decision to shutter Norman Wells' operations years sooner than planned

The 8th Sitting of the 1st Session of the 20th Legislative Assembly convened on Wednesday, which basically means your MLAs were back in the public...
Culture2 months ago

Capitol Theatre’s last picture show is on March 31st

Owners of the downtown Yellowknife building say they are looking for a new tenant, 'who will continue to use the space for a similar purpose'

Yellowknife’s only movie theatre will go dark after Tuesday, March 31st. Capitol Theatre general manager Chris Wood stated that the residual effect of the pandemic...
Featured2 months ago

‘We are facing the overwhelming task of starting over’

No physical injuries, but several Edzo residents lose all possessions after blaze razes six-plex in Tłı̨chǫ community

“There were so (many) beautiful things I wished could’ve grabbed and save, but thankful we are safe. So heartbreaking to know it was all preventable.”...
Featured2 months ago

A loaded handgun plus 2.5-kilos of cocaine, equals six years in prison

Toronto man came to Yellowknife to sell cocaine with an accomplice out of a downtown Airbnb, NWT Supreme Court heard

Abel Mehare had “no legitimate purpose” to be in Yellowknife when he was caught with 2.5 kilograms of cocaine — with a street value of...
Featured2 months ago

‘Crime is out of control; public safety is in crisis,’ says MLA Kieron Testart

Range Lake rep and Yellowknife Centre MLA Robert Hawkins to hold town hall in city on February 11th to address increasingly dangerous criminality

Persistent efforts to address the root causes of crime over years have not arrested the daily threat to public safety — and immediate action is...
Featured3 months ago

NWT biz leaders issue challenge to ‘entrenched thinking’ as economy flails

And the first step is for all involved to 'stop pointing ﬁngers and making excuses,' reads open letter from lobby groups

“It is time to ask hard questions and be honest about why the NWT is at the back of the pack.” – NWT business leaders’...
Featured3 months ago

Federal government triggers gun buyback program

NWT joins other jurisdictions who will not administer the buyback program, leaving it up to Ottawa as deadline looms at end of March

The federal government’s controversial buyback program of the more than 2,500 makes and models of guns it has deemed too dangerous for public use is...
Featured3 months ago

Erwin Elias elected Chair of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

Tuktoyaktuk's Elias won out over six other candidates, including GNWT cabinet Minister Lucy Kuptana in voting on Tuesday

A former mayor of Tuktoyaktuk has been selected by directors as the new chairperson of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. Erwin Elias, bested sitting GNWT cabinet...
Featured3 months ago

Wild, windy weather prompts warnings

However, if nighttime skies stay clear, aurora viewing should be stellar, pleasing the throngs of foreign tourists currently in Yellowknife

There are wind warnings on the ground and geomagnetic storm alerts in the sky today and into tomorrow in the Northwest Territories. The stiff winds and...
Featured3 months ago

Lawsuit alleges CBC North kept a ‘crying room’ for stressed-out employees

The National Post reports Karl Johnston alleges CBC North management kept secret 'do not hire' list; CBC Toronto head office disputes the allegations

CBC North made national headlines Friday, as a former human resources employee at its Yellowknife office claims in a lawsuit he was forced to leave a...

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James O'Connor

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Imperial Oil closure: ‘Another nail in our NWT coffin on the economic side’

Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely laments corporate giant's decision to shutter Norman Wells' operations years sooner than planned

Capitol Theatre’s last picture show is on March 31st

Owners of the downtown Yellowknife building say they are looking for a new tenant, 'who will continue to use the space for a similar purpose'

‘We are facing the overwhelming task of starting over’

No physical injuries, but several Edzo residents lose all possessions after blaze razes six-plex in Tłı̨chǫ community

A loaded handgun plus 2.5-kilos of cocaine, equals six years in prison

Toronto man came to Yellowknife to sell cocaine with an accomplice out of a downtown Airbnb, NWT Supreme Court heard

‘Crime is out of control; public safety is in crisis,’ says MLA Kieron Testart

Range Lake rep and Yellowknife Centre MLA Robert Hawkins to hold town hall in city on February 11th to address increasingly dangerous criminality

NWT biz leaders issue challenge to ‘entrenched thinking’ as economy flails

And the first step is for all involved to 'stop pointing ﬁngers and making excuses,' reads open letter from lobby groups

Federal government triggers gun buyback program

NWT joins other jurisdictions who will not administer the buyback program, leaving it up to Ottawa as deadline looms at end of March

Erwin Elias elected Chair of Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

Tuktoyaktuk's Elias won out over six other candidates, including GNWT cabinet Minister Lucy Kuptana in voting on Tuesday

Wild, windy weather prompts warnings

However, if nighttime skies stay clear, aurora viewing should be stellar, pleasing the throngs of foreign tourists currently in Yellowknife

Lawsuit alleges CBC North kept a ‘crying room’ for stressed-out employees

The National Post reports Karl Johnston alleges CBC North management kept secret 'do not hire' list; CBC Toronto head office disputes the allegations