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

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...
Featured3 months ago

Deninu Kųę́ First Nation angry after being boxed out of mining contract

'This is not fair, we have people looking for employment in our community,' says Chief Louis Balsillie

The Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is hoping to convince the GNWT to think outside of the box — the core sample box — when it...
Featured3 months ago

ANALYSIS: How to sentence Indigenous offenders when victim is Indigenous?

Supreme Court of Canada to rule on Gladue Principles versus victim vulnerability, an impasse created by Parliament over time

“The profoundly harmful nature of intimate partner violence cannot be overstated: it destroys the spousal bond that is meant to be based on trust, love...
Featured4 months ago

Verdict in after Sport North trials: Team NT selected!

However, you'll have to wait a bit for the complete list of successful athletes and alternates for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games this March in Whitehorse

Since 1967 the Northwest Territories has participated in both Canada Winter and Canada Summer Games, and every Arctic Winter Games since 1970. It is estimated...
Featured4 months ago

Arctic Winter Games trials continue across Yellowknife, Dettah

The competition to see who makes Team NT for the massive March games in Whitehorse wraps up tomorrow

The Team NT Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse this March continue through Saturday at a number of locations in Yellowknife and...
Featured4 months ago

Hundreds of NWT youth showing their skill, strength, and northern spirit

Team NT Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games this March in Whitehorse have taken over sports facilities across Yellowknife and Dettah though Saturday

More than 600 athletes, along with coaches, chaperones, volunteers and parents are in Yellowknife for the Team NT Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games...

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James O'Connor

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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

Deninu Kųę́ First Nation angry after being boxed out of mining contract

'This is not fair, we have people looking for employment in our community,' says Chief Louis Balsillie

ANALYSIS: How to sentence Indigenous offenders when victim is Indigenous?

Supreme Court of Canada to rule on Gladue Principles versus victim vulnerability, an impasse created by Parliament over time

Verdict in after Sport North trials: Team NT selected!

However, you'll have to wait a bit for the complete list of successful athletes and alternates for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games this March in Whitehorse

Arctic Winter Games trials continue across Yellowknife, Dettah

The competition to see who makes Team NT for the massive March games in Whitehorse wraps up tomorrow

Hundreds of NWT youth showing their skill, strength, and northern spirit

Team NT Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games this March in Whitehorse have taken over sports facilities across Yellowknife and Dettah though Saturday