Northwest Territories News
‘When they arrive, the distressing reality is there’s nowhere to stay’
There is a critical shortage of vacant medical travel accommodation in Yellowknife. At least one boarding home for patients is full and so are hotels, MLAs say.
The post ‘When they arrive, the distressing reality is there’s nowhere to stay’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s Ukrainian dance concert comes at a powerful moment
"Part of this is just trying to stay strong." The Aurora Ukrainian Dancers' spring recital arrives at a meaningful moment for Yellowknife's Ukrainian community.
The post Yellowknife’s Ukrainian dance concert comes at a powerful moment first appeared on Cabin Radio.Future of award-winning Literacy Outreach Centre unclear
Yellowknife Literacy Outreach Centre, which won an award from Canada's premiers in 2023, is at risk of closure. The GNWT said work has begun to try to save it.
The post Future of award-winning Literacy Outreach Centre unclear first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT ministers tackle questions in annual ‘bear pit’
Every year, community leaders get a meeting dubbed "the bear pit" to at which to question NWT ministers. Here are some of the topics from this year's event.
The post NWT ministers tackle questions in annual ‘bear pit’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Women in Music Canada to recognize northerners
Leela Gilday will get a career achievement award at Thursday's Women in Music Canada Honours. Carly McFadden is nominated for her work with Folk on the Rocks.
The post Women in Music Canada to recognize northerners first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northview describes ‘shocking crisis’ in NWT rental landscape
"The scale of this crisis is almost unimaginable." In a rare on-record briefing, Northview – the NWT's biggest landlord – set out a relentlessly bleak picture.
The post Northview describes ‘shocking crisis’ in NWT rental landscape first appeared on Cabin Radio.Drop in NWT vaccination rates ‘is putting people at risk’
The NWT's health minister said lower rates of vaccination against measles, flu and other diseases are leaving Elders and children vulnerable.
The post Drop in NWT vaccination rates ‘is putting people at risk’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Youth get their hands dirty learning to fish and trap
A hands-on land-based skills program in Yellowknife taught community members about ice fishing, trapping and skinning. Take a look.
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An arm's-length NWT agency that promotes renewables and energy efficiency was hit by a federal funding lapse. Ministers say the GNWT has no spare cash to help.
The post ‘No new sources’ to replenish Arctic Energy Alliance funds first appeared on Cabin Radio.New program gives free wood stoves to Dehcho residents
A new program will deliver free high-efficiency wood stoves across the Dehcho. It's also designed to help people clean and maintain stoves and chimneys.
The post New program gives free wood stoves to Dehcho residents first appeared on Cabin Radio.In the NWT, who received a King Charles III Coronation Medal?
Dozens of northerners have received a medal that rewards people who make a "significant contribution" to their part of Canada. Here's an NWT recipient list.
The post In the NWT, who received a King Charles III Coronation Medal? first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s francophone superintendent plans to step back
Yvonne Careen, superintendent of the NWT’s Commission scolaire francophone, said she will step down from the role at the end of the year.
The post NWT’s francophone superintendent plans to step back first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s chief electoral officer to be reappointed
MLAs agreed to reappoint Stephen Dunbar as the NWT's chief electoral officer for four more years. He ran the territory's wildfire-delayed 2023 election.
The post NWT’s chief electoral officer to be reappointed first appeared on Cabin Radio.In a divisive world, an Arctic operation highlights collaboration
Even as US-Canada relations reached a new low, a joint military training operation in the Canadian Arctic sought to reinforce cooperation on defence.
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"It might be a difficult few years." The NWT's premier said some pain may lie ahead as he confirmed US tariff countermeasures, including one aimed at Starlink.
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Fort Resolution RCMP are investigating an apparent arson during which shots were also reportedly fired. The local MLA and First Nation have expressed concern.
The post Fort Resolution RCMP seek witnesses after apparent arson, gunfire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Trudeau tells Trump tariffs are ‘very dumb thing to do’
Justin Trudeau said Canada "will not back down" as a trade war with the US began. In a televised address, he assailed Donald Trump's "very dumb" tariffs.
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The Town of Hay River said it hoped residents would save up to a fifth on their power bills as the municipality began a 15-year franchise agreement with NTPC.
The post Hay River cuts ribbon on new power deal, hoping to save up to 20% first appeared on Cabin Radio.Food Banks Canada to visit Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk this week
Representatives from a national charity are visiting two Beaufort Delta communities to examine the potential for establishing food banks in the region.
The post Food Banks Canada to visit Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk this week first appeared on Cabin Radio.Beading is a family affair for Lucyann Menicoche
"My mom draws the most beautiful flowers." Lucyann Menicoche, a full-time beading artist, collaborates with her family to bring her art to life.
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