Environment Archives

C’mon in, the water’s fine!

Fred Henne Territorial Park's precautionary swimming ban is sunk; new test results show water is safe

Swimming restrictions at the main beach area of Fred Henne Territorial Park are now lifted, as follow-up testing indicated safe levels of bacteria, says the...

Environment2 months ago

Aurora College fetches over $800K to take bite out of rabies in Beaufort Delta

Project is one of five across Canada funded by Ottawa in effort to address health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases, says the federal government

Aurora College has received over $800,000 to help enhance the co-management of rabies in the Beaufort Delta Region. Climate change is rapidly exacerbating rabies risks...

Environment2 months ago

Tłı̨chǫ government to kick off second year of reforestry project

This year will see up to 1.5 million trees planted in Tłı̨chǫ lands

Behchokǫ̀ and the Tłı̨chǫ Government will be holding a special ceremony on Friday to mark the start of Year 2 of a major environmental project. For...

Environment3 months ago

NWT Fire urges residents review safety tips after small weekend incident

A campfire was discovered unattended on Saturday; a situation that could have turned disastrous if it had been left alone

After wildfire crews responded to an abandoned campfire over the weekend, NWT Fire is sharing their advice on how to prevent the spread of fires over...

Environment3 months ago

Stay calm, keep a safe distance, back away slowly

Bears have come out of hibernation, and are known to test their luck around human communities

The GNWT has shared a very important Spring reminder: the bears are back. With the weather now warming up once again, the NWT’s various species of...

Environment3 months ago

Giant Mine remediation misses Northern Indigenous employment targets

However, the procurement strategy is on track to meet goals for involving Northern Indigenous businesses, says report

The Giant Mine Oversight Board’s 2025 Annual report shows that Northern and Northern Indigenous employment continue to fall short of targets. The Oversight Board states...

Environment3 months ago

Ice is nice this spring, as break-up near complete for Hay River, says GNWT

Relatively intact ice between Zhahti Kų́ę́/Fort Providence and upstream of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́/Fort Simpson; warm weather this weekend should aid in melt

Break-up continues to progress without impact to property, says the Town of Hay River. The West Channel of the Hay River is completely clear of...

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Environment

Data centre proponents step forward in K’atl’odeeche, Yellowknife

Ottawa flows more cash to river hydro generation project

C’mon in, the water’s fine!

Fred Henne Territorial Park's precautionary swimming ban is sunk; new test results show water is safe

Aurora College fetches over $800K to take bite out of rabies in Beaufort Delta

Project is one of five across Canada funded by Ottawa in effort to address health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases, says the federal government

Tłı̨chǫ government to kick off second year of reforestry project

This year will see up to 1.5 million trees planted in Tłı̨chǫ lands

NWT Fire urges residents review safety tips after small weekend incident

A campfire was discovered unattended on Saturday; a situation that could have turned disastrous if it had been left alone

Stay calm, keep a safe distance, back away slowly

Bears have come out of hibernation, and are known to test their luck around human communities

Giant Mine remediation misses Northern Indigenous employment targets

However, the procurement strategy is on track to meet goals for involving Northern Indigenous businesses, says report

Ice is nice this spring, as break-up near complete for Hay River, says GNWT

Relatively intact ice between Zhahti Kų́ę́/Fort Providence and upstream of Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́/Fort Simpson; warm weather this weekend should aid in melt