GNWT announces minimum wage increase
Starting in September, the minimum wage in the Northwest Territories will increase from $13.46 to $15.20 per hour. R.J. Simpson, minister of Education, Culture and…
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MLAs pass motion to review housing corp
Regular MLAs passed a motion to fast-track the GNWT’s review of the NWT housing corporation during a housing-themed sitting of the19th Legislative Assembly, Wednesday. The…
Yellowknife adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; mobile teams returning to communities in April
All adults residing in Yellowknife are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. This was announced by Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, during…
Caribou board, minister sound alarm over illegal and disrespectful hunting along ice road
According to ENR, more than 50 caribou have been illegally harvested already this year.
Earl Evans is calling on the Indigenous and territorial governments to work together and educate harvesters on respectful hunting practices. Evans, the chair of the…
Yukon travel bubble looks unlikely: premier
Premier Caroline Cochrane says it does not look like there will be a travel bubble with the Yukon anytime soon. Inuvik Twin Lakes MLA Lesa …
NWT residents can now apply to fund suicide prevention projects
Priority status will be given to Indigenous governments and community organizations.
Applications are now open to a new fund for NWT residents looking to lead suicide prevention projects in their community. According to an NWT government…
Inuvik Community Greenhouse aiming to reduce food insecurity with new facility
Inuvik will be receiving a new specialized year-round greenhouse in an effort to reduce food scarcity in the North. Ray Solotki, the Inuvik Community Greenhouse…
Jigging for the heart, from the heart
An after-school dance program is giving Yellowknife youth something to get jiggy about. “It’s not that hard,” says Pontiac Mace, an 11-year-old jigging novice. She…
Employee injured at NTPC facility
The incident occured Friday at the Jackfish generating facility in Yellowknife
An employee of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) has been injured at the Jackfish generating facility in Yellowknife. The unspecified accident took place on…
First projection art show coming to remote communities in the NWT
A one of a kind, out-door art experience is coming to the North. For the first time, a projection show will be travelling to communities…