Inuvik communications company upset with Northwestel expansion
The president of an Inuvik-based communications company says he is “disappointed” Northwestel chose his community to expand the Fiber-to-home service. A Northwestel press release says…
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Cannabis products now cheaper in the NWT
The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) has cut the price of cannabis products by 10 per cent. The drop in price comes with…
Public health emergency extended, state of emergency ended
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency, but not the state of emergency. A Government of the Northwest Territories press release says it has…
GNWT extends handful of COVID-19 relief measures
NWT businesses and residents are getting an extension on some COVID-19 relief measures. The Government of the Northwest Territories is contributing $550,000 to support the…
“This isn’t about us, but standing together with black and brown voices”: Hay River BLM organizers
The town of Hay River got an opportunity to stand against systematic racism, inequality, and social injustice this weekend. On July 4th, protesters, allies, and…
Separated desks, masks part of GNWT school reopening plan
All schools, depending on grade level will focus on providing as much in-person learning as possible. That’s according to the Reopening Schools Safely plan, recently outlined…
YKDFN and City of Yellowknife organize economic development workshops
The City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have announced an economic strategy plan, through a set of workshops, to get citizens and…
‘The best way to make change is to do it ourselves’: Bringing representation to the game console
Video games have always been an important part of Mason Mantla’s life. “I think I actually learned to read playing video games,” he says with…
SRFN Chief wants action on infrastructure project, not more discussions
The Salt River First Nation is awaiting action on infrastructure project that has been on the discussion table for over 10 years. The project aims…
RCMP member charged with fraud suspended with pay
A year after RCMP “became aware of allegations of fraud within the Fort Liard RCMP detachment”, one of its members is facing charges. Cpl. Curtis…