Northwest Territories News
NWT immigration cap could go up again if it takes more asylum seekers
A federal minister said the NWT's cap of 150 immigrants through its 2025 nominee program could increase if the territory agrees to welcome more asylum seekers.
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Speaker Shane Thompson ordered Yellowknife Centre's MLA to withdraw remarks interpreted by another MLA to mean they were "inappropriately aligned" with cabinet.
The post Hawkins ordered to withdraw remarks aimed at Morgan first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘It’s a really big red flag, an alarm we need to listen to’
In a survey, two-thirds of physicians said they were leaving the NWT or had considered it. Here's how the association that represents our doctors is responding.
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Last week, Canada's defence minister announced a "substantially increased investment" in northern military hubs. DND now says there's no new money at all.
The post DND walks back entirety of minister’s ‘substantial increase’ pledge first appeared on Cabin Radio.Punk and alt-rock music festival Steadily Deadly adds to lineup
The first-ever Steadily Deadly Fest in Yellowknife turned up the volume with three new bands added to its lineup: Valley of Despair, PARTS and Fur Fox Aches.
The post Punk and alt-rock music festival Steadily Deadly adds to lineup first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK council votes to redirect pipeline funding toward pumphouse
Replacing a drinking-water pipeline and upgrading two pumphouses could cost Yellowknife $100 million. Council plans to focus on replacing one pumphouse for now.
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Writing to MLAs, the Yellowknife Women's Society – replying to comments by housing giant Northview last week – disputed some claims and urged more cooperation.
The post Women’s society disputes Northview claims of housing program first appeared on Cabin Radio.Jody Wilson-Raybould highlights consensus during speech
During a keynote speech in Yellowknife, Jody Wilson-Raybould spoke about leadership, consensus, reconciliation and being an "in-betweener."
The post Jody Wilson-Raybould highlights consensus during speech first appeared on Cabin Radio.Astronaut Jeremy Hansen makes NWT visit
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is speaking at a public event in Yellowknife this week and meeting youth in the city, Dettah, Ndılǫ and Łútsël K'é.
The post Astronaut Jeremy Hansen makes NWT visit first appeared on Cabin Radio.New transitional housing project opens in Yellowknife
A Yellowknife home has been transformed into a transitional housing facility that can help five people at a time on their path to recovery.
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Fort Smith's mayor learned of Mark Carney's local roots from the wall of the town pizzeria. An ex-MP who lives there thinks Carney can be "valuable to the NWT."
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The Yellowknives Dene First Nation says it "welcomes" the appointment of a ministerial special representative for Giant Mine.
The post YKDFN ‘hopeful’ for Giant Mine resolution first appeared on Cabin Radio.How do the bosses think Yellowknife primary care is doing?
Almost a year has passed since a major reorganization of Yellowknife primary care. We asked the people in charge how they think it's going and what's next.
The post How do the bosses think Yellowknife primary care is doing? first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT working on rural healthcare ‘strengths and weaknesses’
In smaller communities, the NWT's health authority says it is weighing up a series of different approaches to figure out what gives patients the best outcome.
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Hay River's public library has embarked on a month-long celebration of censored books. Stop in and read something that someone, somewhere thinks is dangerous.
The post In Hay River, banned books are celebrated first appeared on Cabin Radio.Mrdjenovich signs off with final buildings near completion
"It's not easy to do this any more." Developer Milan Mrdjenovich says he is leaving Yellowknife with a 70-unit complex just opening and one more to come.
The post Mrdjenovich signs off with final buildings near completion first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Snowking XXX under the northern lights
The two biggest reasons to be in Yellowknife in March collided on Saturday night: the Snowcastle and the northern lights. Take a look at our gallery.
The post In pictures: Snowking XXX under the northern lights first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man born in NWT set to become, at least briefly, prime minister
Mark Carney, who spent his first six years in Fort Smith, won the Liberal leadership contest and is about to become the first prime minister born in the NWT.
The post Man born in NWT set to become, at least briefly, prime minister first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘International’ grocery store opens in Yellowknife
Auroville Cultural Mart – named for an experimental planned community in India – is Yellowknife's newest grocery store, specializing in international goods.
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NWT hydrologists and others were recognized with Emergency Management Exemplary Service Awards for their efforts in the territory over recent years.
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