Canadian Bishops issue apology for church’s role in residential schools
The Catholic Bishops of Canada have formally apologized for the church’s role in the residential school system. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published…
Articles by Luke Carroll
Elections scheduled for JMRFN, many still displaced by flooding
Chief and council elections will take place in Tthets’éhk’edélî (Jean Marie River) First Nation this fall. This comes as the community rebuilds after devastating flooding…
Exposure notifications issued for multiple election day polling stations
Two Yellowknife polling stations used for the federal election are identified as a public COVID exposure locations. According to the territorial government’s public exposure location…
Yellowknife to enter ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as NWT reports highest per capita active COVID cases
A “circuit breaker” lockdown is going into effect in Yellowknife as the territory grapples with the highest national per capita rate of active COVID cases….
More ICU admissions as COVID cases continue to rise
Two more residents have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a result of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO)….
McLeod victorious in tight election race
The Liberal government will return to parliament with another minority.
The federal election was a little too close for comfort for Liberal candidate Michael McLeod. A handful of reporters waited patiently at Stanton Suites Hotel…
Second COVID related death reported in NWT
A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening…
Yellowknife Community Arena serving as temporary day and overnight shelter
The Yellowknife Community Arena is serving as a temporary day and overnight homeless shelter as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the vulnerable population. “There…
Federal election 2021: Michael McLeod says he wants to build on Liberal’s success
Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had…
Federal election 2021: Green Party candidate Roland Laufer says NWT needs action on climate change
Five federal candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB…