Inuvik structure fire deemed suspicious
The RCMP is investigating a fire near Inuvik that left one structure destroyed on June 26. Julie Plourde, spokesperson for the NT RCMP, says in…
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Carfentanil found in NWT, public health warns
Public health officials are warning residents of the presence of a highly dangerous drug in the Northwest Territories. A lab test on an NWT resident…
Presumptive COVID case in Nunavut won’t affect travel bubble
A presumptive COVID-19 case at a mining site in Nunavut will not derail the two territory travel bubble. Mike Westwick, communications manager with the Department…
Business groups call for loosening of travel restrictions to save tourism industry
After 30 years in business, tour operator Strong Interpretation closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Rosanna Strong, the company’s owner,…
Yellowknife Public Library reopening Thursday
After closing for months as a result of the pandemic, the Yellowknife Public Library will reopen Thursday at a limited capacity. The reopening comes with…
Wildfire burning near Behchokǫ̀, Tlicho all-season road construction site
Firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire approximately 36 kilometres west of Behchokǫ̀. The fire is approximately two kilometres from the Tlicho all-season road…
Certain non-residents now required to pay for stay at self-isolation centres
Starting July 1, certain non-residents coming to the Northwest Territories need to pay to stay at a self-isolation centre. These include non-residents who have received…
Four new wildfires reported in past 24 hours
Firefighters are on the scene of a large wildfire which has been burning near Inuvik since Friday evening. Four more fires have been reported across…
No more free rides on Yellowknife Transit
After months of free transit, Yellowknifers will pay to ride the bus starting July 2. The city waived transit fees as a result of the…
Together, We Are Strong funds to create new programs including wifi expansion
Wifi expansion and a bagged lunch program are among several initiatives made possible by the over $150,000 raised in the Together, We Are Strong campaign….