Politics


Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to run as Independents

Indigenous MP Jody Wilson-Raybould hopes to hold her seat in the House of Commons as an independent. The former attorney general, justice minister and veteran affairs minister for the Liberals announced her candidacy earlier this morning. She will be running in her current riding of Vancouver Granville. Jane Philpott also announced…




Where do you want to buy cannabis?

The City of Yellowknife is asking residents to weigh in on where you can buy cannabis in town. Right now, the liquor store on Old Airport Road is the only physical store that sells cannabis. While federal government legalized cannabis last October and the territorial government regulates the distribution and…






Conservative party has its first candidate for NWT nomination

A Yellowknife banker wants to become the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories. Yanik D’Aigle announced Thursday that he is seeking the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) nomination to be the party’s candidate in the NWT. According to a news release, his nomination package has been received by…