New passes allow for passage between NWT- Alberta border
Special passes are now available to NWT residents traveling between Fort Smith and neighbouring towns in Alberta. The GNWT said in a press release the…
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Howard’s platform to prioritize reconciliation, include universal basic income
Reconciliation and universal basic income are two policies voters can expect from Courtney Howard’s platform for the federal Green Party leadership race. In a virtual…
Amid confusion, GNWT changes tune on non-resident travel
You’d be forgiven to think non-residents (other than essential workers) weren’t allowed to enter the NWT. However, now the Government of the Northwest Territories is…
NWT state of emergency extended for sixth time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency and state of emergency until June 23. The government can only extend the states of emergency…
Summer programming registration opens Tuesday
Yellowknife summer day camp registration opens Tuesday. However, camps can’t begin until Phase 2 from the Emerging Wisely plan is implemented by the chief public…
Aurora College fall semester plan includes distance education, tuition refunds
Aurora College has developed a plan for the fall semester, offering tuition refunds and primarily distance education classes. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
‘Go back to our roots’: An opportunity to learn Dene culture, reflect during pandemic
The Dene national chief says the community should use their time in isolation as opportunity to reflect. “If you look at the flip side of…
Will NWT PPE make the grade?
The Northwest Territories government is taking greater precautions by having some of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies be made within the territory. Lisa…
Yellowknife offering up to $10k to help restaurants install patios
Even COVID-19 can’t stop patio season. As a way to combat virus transmission, the City of Yellowknife is encouraging restaurants to open outdoor spaces to…
NorthWords Writers Festival to be held online
The NorthWords Writers Festival will be hosting the annual event online this year. In a notice on its website, organizers wrote this year’s event would…