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Black bear spotted in Ndilǫ put down

The department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says a black bear that was spotted in Ndilǫ Thursday morning, has been put down. “This was necessary to protect public safety as the bear had encroached on a number of homes and was displaying behaviors suggesting it had become habituated to…



Feds providing $19.2M in assistance for low-income residents

The federal government is investing $19.2 million in an effort to deal with the housing crisis in the NWT. Ahmed Hussen, federal minister of Families, Children and Social Development, said in a virtual press conference that the money will support around 500 low-income residents of the NWT between 2021 and…



Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp receiving over $347K in funding

The money will go towards the breakfast program as well as establishing a lunch program.


The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp will be receiving $347,545 in funding from the City of Yellowknife to expand its breakfast program and add resources. Wilbert Cook is the executive director of the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp. “It’s very encouraging and empowering for our friends experiencing homelessness. We do all this…


18 seniors’ programs across NWT get federal funding

The NWT’s MP, Michael McLeod, announced nearly $364,000 to split among 18 programs dedicated to seniors across the NWT. Most projects received $25,000 and range from Enterprise’s Just Joggin Along program to get seniors active and seniors shelter support services in Hay River, to connecting youth and Elders on the…