Mobile barber service coming to Hay River
A new service is coming to the homes of Hay River residents suffering from quarantine hair. Randi Hunt, who worked for eight years as a…
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Yellowknife Geoscience Forum cancelled for first time in 48 years
The annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum has been cancelled for the first time in 48 years. The cancellation is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, says…
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 Racquet Club awarded $10K grant to combat COVID-19
The Yellowknife Racquet Club is awarded $10,000 to help combat the effects of COVID-19, through the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We…
EntrepreNorth aiming to promote Indigenous businesses globally
Misty Ireland says the typical western world of entrepreneurship often doesn’t fit with Indigenous culture and practices — but she adds there is an exception,…
Business advisory council gives private sector ‘a voice’ in reopening plan
A business advisory council is aiming to provide recommendations for the territory’s COVID-19 reopening plan. The council consists of 17 members of the business community…
Lack of cell coverage along Highway 3 is ’embarrassing’ and hurts economy, says Behchokǫ̀ chief
Tłı̨chǫ leaders are asking for better cellphone coverage along Highway 3, between Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife. Chiefs Clifford Daniels, of Behchokǫ̀, and Alfonz Nitsiza, of Whatì,…
Small business struggling from COVID-19: Survey
An annual survey conducted by the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce reflects the financial damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Predominantly small businesses in Yellowknife reported their…
Yellowknife offering up to $10k to help restaurants install patios
Even COVID-19 can’t stop patio season. As a way to combat virus transmission, the City of Yellowknife is encouraging restaurants to open outdoor spaces to…
No money, few details presented in GNWT social and economic recovery plan
In an ironic twist during a committee meeting on Wednesday, MLAs and cabinet members had to battle through connectivity complications while discussing how to address…