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 from across the Northwest Territories. Paul Gruner and Jenni Bruce, co-chairs of the council, said ensuring an economically and regionally diverse group was imperative to…
Alternatives North says the NWT could cut its emissions in half within five years — and become carbon neutral within 15 — if the territorial government bought carbon offsets. That’s one of three recommendations the organization presented to members of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment last week….
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, the majority of courses will be delivered by distance, but there are plans for safe “face-to-face instruction,” a press release said. Some courses are not…
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 territories. This will allow businesses and care-providers greater access to critical PPE. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola has authorized Poison Graphics of Hay…
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 Lodge, a top fishing destination in the NWT, this past December from its former Albertan owners. A news release said the community “intends the Lodge…
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 Steve Norn gave notice of a motion to debate Nokleby’s role on cabinet. The motion would “formally revoke … the appointment of the honourable member…
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 so far as to say, “I am all about universal childcare and guaranteed living wage. I think it is part of the answer. I do…
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 checks and a new seating arrangement among others. Members will also receive gloves and masks to be used in case they can’t keep two metres…
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 line with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GWNT) ‘Emerging Wisely’ framework. Some of the GNWT first phase reopening activities include outdoor activities like playgrounds,…
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 is run by the department of Industry, Tourism and Investment, who said in a media release it is looking for proposals aimed at supporting employment,…