Business advisory council gives private sector ‘a voice’ in reopening plan
A business advisory council is aiming to provide recommendations for the territory’s COVID-19 reopening plan. The council consists of 17 members of the business community…
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Study shows how NWT can starting cutting diesel reliance immediately
Alternatives North says the NWT could cut its emissions in half within five years — and become carbon neutral within 15 — if the territorial…
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,…
GNWT secures local production of reusable face shields
The Government of the Northwest Territories has secured a local supply chain for producing and manufacturing face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment in the…
Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation upset by Frontier Lodge licensing delay
The Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation are voicing frustration over a delay in business licensing for the recently acquired Frontier Lodge. LKDFN bought the Frontier…
Katrina Nokleby’s role as ITI and Infrastructure minister uncertain
Great Slave MLA Katrina Nokleby’s role as Industry, Tourism and Investment/Infrastructure minister is in jeopardy. During Wednesday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Tu Nehdé-Wiilideh MLA…
Premier says it would be a ‘sin’ to take away social programs in response to pandemic
Premier Caroline Cochrane says it would be a “sin” for governments to take back social programs that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The premier went…
Legislative Assembly introduces risk mitigation measures to sit later this month
MLAs will return to the Legislative Assembly on May 26 with several measures in place to protect themselves from COVID-19. Those measures include daily temperature…
Yellowknife prepares to reopen services
The City of Yellowknife has begun planning for reopening city programs, services and facilities. The city said in a media release its plans are in…
SEED funding focused on COVID-19 economic recovery
The Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development program (SEED) is open for applicants and will prioritize proposals focused on economic recovery from COVID-19. The program…