Articles by Josie Jiaxuan Wu

Featured, News March 26, 2025

GNWT set to axe consumer carbon tax on April 1

The change will exclude diamond mines, which will continue paying as large emitters


The Government of the Northwest Territories will stop collecting carbon tax from customers starting April 1, following the federal government’s new direction. In a statement Wednesday, the GNWT said it will introduce at-source rebates for all consumers except for the diamond mines, which are currently the territory’s only large emitters….

Community, Featured, News, Politics March 20, 2025

Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę members vote on self-government agreement

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026


Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę members are casting their ballots during the ratification process for a final self-government agreement – marking the last step toward establishing the Northwest Territories’ newest Indigenous government. “I think it’s a new horizon, and it’s something we should take a risk on because we finally got a deal,”…

Community, Featured, News March 6, 2025

Feds commit $7.4M to expand school food programs in the NWT

Funding aims to ease financial strain on families as grocery prices rise


The federal government is investing $7.4 million to support school food programs across the Northwest Territories, aiming to improve student nutrition and help offset rising grocery costs for families. The funding, supplemented by an additional $1.95 million from the GNWT, will benefit 8,615 children in all 49 schools across the…

Community, Featured, News February 27, 2025

Two Fort Smith residents awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald recognized for lifelong contributions


Two Fort Smith residents have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their lifelong contributions to education and traditional sports. Lois Firth Lafferty and Meika McDonald received their medals during a ceremony in the community on Tuesday. Lafferty, a Métis of Gwich’in and Scottish heritage, has dedicated 48…

Featured, Health, News February 25, 2025

Rising influenza cases prompt public health advisory

Health officials say ‘it’s not too late’ to get vaccinated


Influenza activity is on the rise across the Northwest Territories, and the Chief Public Officer is reminding residents that it’s not too late to get vaccinated. “Recent data shows … increased virus levels in Yellowknife wastewater, indicating wider community transmission,” stated a public health advisory issued on Tuesday. The surge…