Inuvik structure fire deemed suspicious
The RCMP is investigating a fire near Inuvik that left one structure destroyed on June 26. Julie Plourde, spokesperson for the NT RCMP, says in…
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Carfentanil found in NWT, public health warns
Public health officials are warning residents of the presence of a highly dangerous drug in the Northwest Territories. A lab test on an NWT resident…
Presumptive COVID case in Nunavut won’t affect travel bubble
A presumptive COVID-19 case at a mining site in Nunavut will not derail the two territory travel bubble. Mike Westwick, communications manager with the Department…
Justice minister wants ‘innovation and reform’ in policing, MLAs call for meeting with Indigenous and Black leaders
Regular MLAs are calling on Caroline Wawzonek, minister of Justice, and Chief Supt. Jamie Zettler, commanding officer of NT RCMP, to meet with Indigenous and…
GNWT is working to clarify admission requirements for French first language programs
The territorial government is amending its Education Act by easing restrictions on which French-speaking non-rights holders can be enrolled in French first language schools. The…
Business groups call for loosening of travel restrictions to save tourism industry
After 30 years in business, tour operator Strong Interpretation closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Rosanna Strong, the company’s owner,…
Wildfire burning near Behchokǫ̀, Tlicho all-season road construction site
Firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire approximately 36 kilometres west of Behchokǫ̀. The fire is approximately two kilometres from the Tlicho all-season road…
Dene Nation publishes on-the-land medicine booklet
The Dene Medicine booklet includes Dene laws, medicines, safety checklists and information for preparing to be out on the land, according to a news release…
Yellowknife Racquet Club awarded $10K grant to combat COVID-19
The Yellowknife Racquet Club is awarded $10,000 to help combat the effects of COVID-19, through the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We…
Dene Nation and Mastercard Foundation announce $170K to improve connectivity for Indigenous students
Indigenous students that are having trouble accessing online classes and resources may be getting a helping hand from Dene Nation and the Mastercard Foundation. The…