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Record-breaking $1.3M bust nets RCMP cocaine, cash and three suspects

The arrests have 'significantly disrupted a drug trafficking and organized crime network, in the NWT, says Assistant Commissioner Lisa Moreland


The largest drug bust in the Northwest Territories’ history netted RCMP $360,000 in cash; and 4.7 kilograms of cocaine, with an estimated street value when broken down for sale of $950,000. Three people from outside the territory were arrested and weapons also seized in the February 4th raid on two…

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Stagnant economy, uncertain times, call for public investment in infrastructure

'We want residents to know that we're going to keep things stable,' says Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek, delivering her second budget


The territorial government plans to spend roughly $2.5 billion in the coming year, but is watching a shrinking GDP as private business activity slows, mostly due to the large diamond mines beginning their multi-year shutdowns. So, the GNWT is moving towards public investment in capital projects, to bolster employment and…