GNWT says bargaining with Union of Northern Workers at an impasse
A mediator has determined the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have reached an impasse in their efforts…
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Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation youth to take the stage at Miss Indigenous Canada
“To be an Indigenous woman in Canada today, I think it’s taking all of what my ancestors and family have been through and putting it…
Yellowknife’s city manager quits after two weeks
After two weeks on the job as Yellowknife’s city manager, retired Maj.-Gen John Collin made a hasty retreat, ordering himself to resign and leaving the…
Updated NWT Fire Plan promises to ‘provide clarity’ on role of governments
The territorial government has updated the NWT Emergency Plan, following some heated criticism following last year’s devastating wildfires. The 70-page plan explains who has the…
Plugging the meter in Yellowknife just got a bit more painful.
The City of Yellowknife is in the middle of jacking up parking meter rates for physical meters when paying with coins and digital payments made…
Inuvik’s Gerry Kisoun is new Commissioner of the Northwest Territories
Kisoun is an Inuvialuit-Gwich’in Elder and an active member of his community
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of…
Det’on Cho nabs second nod as one of Canada’s most admired corporate cultures
Det’on Cho Group of Companies is one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2023 in the Growth Category. This matches the honour bestowed upon Yellowknives…
International Kimberlite Conference coming to the NWT this summer
The city's two main hotels will host delegates; event comes as sun starts to set on North's active diamond mines
The Northwest Territories will host the 12th International Kimberlite Conference in Yellowknife, from July 8th to 12th. This is the conference postponed from 2020 due…
RCMP ‘need to have more compassion for women,’ says victim of horrific attack
A plea agreement allowed Kelly Ovayuak to lose eight of 10 charges for an additional three years behind bars
“Christine is not going to be another statistic. Another Indigenous woman that doesn’t matter. Her story, her truth, her life matters, she is valued.” Billie…
Nominations close for Enterprise by-election; four people named
Four people have been nominated for four councillor’s positions in Enterprise’s municipal by-election next month. The nominees are: Clarke, Genevieve Dives, James Richards, Dave St….