Volunteers, police searching for missing man near boat launch in Inuvik
Police in Inuvik say they’ve kicked off a search and rescue operation to try and find a man that was last seen near the community’s…
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2 flights travelling into the territory linked to COVID-19
According to the chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kandola, two flights travelling into the NWT have been linked to COVID-19. Everyone on North Wright…
3 mayors, 1 chief acclaimed in upcoming community elections
Elections are coming up next month for Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Norman Wells and Inuvik. Mayors Sean Whelly, Kandis Jameson and Frank Pope…
Feds should focus on ‘rebuilding’ country after election: Dene National Chief
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says the federal government’s priority after the election should be “rebuilding” Canada in the wake of COVID-19 with the help…
Not enough candidates for Inuvik election; deadline extended one week
Inuvik residents don’t seem keen on sitting on council. The town extended its deadline for the municipal election nomination period as not enough people put…
Public health identifies 2 COVID-19 exposure locations in Hay River
Public health officials have updated the COVID-19 exposure list with two locations in Hay River. Both exposure were on Friday, Sept. 17. Chase the Ace…
Newfoundland man facing sexual interference charges from incidents in Norman Wells
Grant Carey, 44, is an out-of-territory worker now facing charges related to sexual interference for incidents that happened in Norman Wells. In a news release,…
COVID-19 confirmed at Diamond Jenness school in Hay River
There has been one confirmed case of COVID-19 at Diamond Jenness Secondary School in Hay River. The school posted a letter to its Facebook page…
Aurora Village office ‘last resort’ for temporary homeless shelter
"If we encounter resistance during this current permit application, we do not have any other options to deliver additional day sheltering services in Yellowknife."
The territorial government has proposed a new location for a temporary day shelter, but staffing, capacity and opening date are still up in the air….
NDP, Liberals talk northern housing
Kelvin Kotchilea and the NDP are pledging to have a national Indigenous-led housing strategy within their first 100 days if they win the upcoming federal…