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Environment, Events, Featured, Industry, News March 21, 2023

Major spill at Diavik went unreported for more than a month: GNWT

More than 450,000 cubic metres of wastewater have been leaked into a containment pond since early February


Last updated March 22, 11:11 a.m. Clarification, March 21 3:12 p.m.: This article has been updated to reflect that, while the pipeline had not been fixed as of 8:30 a.m. on March 21, its flow had been diverted. A previous version of this article also stated, based on a GNWT…

Environment, Industry, News March 2, 2023

Bill that would increase carbon price in the territory should not become law: Legislative Assembly committee

The committee ruled residents cannot afford another increase in the price of fuel, nor do many have the option to switch to another fuel source.


A bill that would increase the price of carbon in the territory should not be made into law. That was the conclusion of the Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Government Operations this week. On Wednesday, members of the committee presented their report on Bill 60: An Act to Amend the…

Environment, Featured, Industry, News March 2, 2023

NWT was not informed about industrial wastewater leakage in northern Alberta: ENR minister

Minister Shane Thompson said the incidents had the potential to impact shared waters


Last updated Friday, March 3 at 4:35 p.m. The Government of the Northwest Territories was not informed about two incidents of industrial wastewater leakage in northern Alberta within the last year that had the potential to impact shared waters. Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Shane Thompson confirmed in the…

Environment, Events, Featured, Industry, News February 27, 2023

Northern growers, food lovers converge at first-ever Grow NWT conference

Northern agriculture "is happening, and it's been happening for a while," says the Territorial Agrifood Association's executive director


Agriculture in the NWT is more than just an idea: It’s already happening, even in small communities. Those were some of the messages from the first-ever Grow NWT agrifood conference in Yellowknife last week. The conference, hosted by the newly-formed Territorial Agrifood Association (TA), united growers and interested residents from…

Environment, Featured, Industry, News, Politics February 9, 2023

GNWT considering a zone-based approach to fuel rebates

Under this system, communities that spend more on fuel would get bigger rebates


The Government of the Northwest Territories is considering a zone-based approach to fuel price rebates.   Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek confirmed such a system was in the works during a sitting of the Legislative Assembly on Feb. 8.   The assembly is debating what to do about coming increases…

Community, Environment, Events, Featured, News January 30, 2023

Fort McPherson Caribou Summit unites around the importance of responsible hunting

Harvesters from across the North unite for three days of workshops, discussion


Robert Alexie is retired now, but once upon a time he was a full-time harvester and a tour guide. He believes in doing things the traditional way: Without an ATV or Ski-Doo, and without leaving any lasting marks on the land. “Untouched,” he says. “That’s the most important word to…

Environment, Featured, News November 30, 2022

COP27: Canadian Queer Changemakers panel perseveres despite fears of persecution

"I hope this is the beginning of a tradition where we try to change the narrative," says one participant


When Will Gagnon was preparing to speak at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, he knew he was risking arrest and persecution. He was prepared to take extra steps for his own safety, including asking a friend to pose as his wife and, he says humourously, “Maybe I’m gonna…

Community, Environment, Featured, Life Style, News November 8, 2022

New trappers program comes with a catch

Novice trappers, also known as mentees, can learn from experienced trappers


A new program to help develop the next generation of trappers in the NWT has been launched, but there’s a catch. The program is a partnership between the Indigenous governments, various organizations and the GNWT. Under the Trapper Mentorship Program, novice trappers, also known as mentees, can learn from experienced…