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 to reach a new collective agreement. This despite the GNWT’s position for its more than 5,500 employees that it offers a salary and benefits package…
“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 out there into an environment where I’m able to do what I love, be passionate and work towards things that I’ve always wanted to do.”…
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 city’s bureaucracy to fend for itself. This morning, the City of Yellowknife stated it is sad to announce that its top administrator tendered his resignation…
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 power to do what, and in general terms what various community governments do, and what the GNWT is expected to do, when a disaster strikes…
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 via the Passport Parking Canada App. Parking meter rates increase to $2.50 per hour at one-and and two-hour meters. Rates for nine-hour meters have increased…
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 five years. He succeeds the NWT’s 17th commissioner, the Honourable Margaret Thom, after she served nearly seven years. Kisoun is an Inuvialuit-Gwich’in Elder and an…
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 Dene First Nation’s economic arm for 2020. Det’on Cho president and CEO Mark Lewis stated from the presentation Thursday in Toronto: “I am immensely proud…
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 to the worldwide pandemic. Organizers stated the location of the 12th Conference is particularly appropriate “as Canada has become the third largest producer of diamonds…
“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 Lennie, older sister of Christine Cardinal. An Inuvik mom, now living with disfiguring injuries after being left for dead by her intimate partner on a…
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. Amour, Michael St. Amour is the former mayor who lost to former councillor Sandra McMaster in February by four votes, 29 to 25. Then, refusing…