Housing

‘Throw funding to programs like this. Believe in healing. Believe that people can change’

On-The-Land Program outside of Yellowknife set to close mid-January after 10-weeks, with no similar options available


The ten-week On-The-Land Program for Yellowknife homeless is a welcome relief from the stresses and triggers of living on the streets, say participants. The alternative to overcrowded and dangerous downtown shelters is so appreciated, that those CKLB spoke with during a recent visit said they hoped the territorial government would…

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Woman kidnapped and sexually assaulted for one week in a tent, say Yellowknife RCMP

The ordeal took place on public land, but little is known about the 47-year-old suspect who is now in custody


A woman was held against her will by a man brandishing a weapon for one week in a tent, Yellowknife RCMP reported today. The exact location of the tent wasn’t released, but RCMP stated it was on public land. The suspect was also out on bail for unknown other charges….