Northwest Territories News
What being Canada’s ‘most active community’ means to Hay River
Hay River is wringing every last drop of joy from its summer victory in a national activity challenge. At a celebration, residents told us why it means so much.
The post What being Canada’s ‘most active community’ means to Hay River first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik birthing disruption will continue past Christmas
Disruption to Inuvik's labour and delivery services, which has been a feature of 2024, will stretch past Christmas into the new year.
The post Inuvik birthing disruption will continue past Christmas first appeared on Cabin Radio.For nine years, health authority refused to correct woman’s gender
The NWT's health authority spent nine years refusing to change a woman's gender designation in her medical file after misidentifying her as male, an MLA said.
The post For nine years, health authority refused to correct woman’s gender first appeared on Cabin Radio.What’s going on at Lindberg Landing?
Relations between people connected to a small cluster of homes beside the Liard River are deteriorating amid rumours and accusations.
The post What’s going on at Lindberg Landing? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife councillor rescinds four-month unpaid leave request
Ryan Fequet withdrew his request to take four months' unpaid leave from Yellowknife's city council, a request that colleagues seemed unlikely to grant.
The post Yellowknife councillor rescinds four-month unpaid leave request first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nunavut man pleads guilty to Yellowknife manslaughter
Darren Nulliayuk pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 killing of Adam Kakolak in Yellowknife. The 20-year-old had been initially charged with murder.
The post Nunavut man pleads guilty to Yellowknife manslaughter first appeared on Cabin Radio.From dog parks to bike lanes, city considers budget requests
City Hall asked Yellowknifers what they wanted to see in the next municipal budget. Here's what some residents said.
The post From dog parks to bike lanes, city considers budget requests first appeared on Cabin Radio.Hundreds of people file comments supporting Cabin Radio’s FM bid
As the comment deadline passed, the CRTC had published around 400 submissions on the topic of a new FM licence in Yellowknife. Nearly all backed Cabin Radio.
The post Hundreds of people file comments supporting Cabin Radio’s FM bid first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dana Fergusson and Les Wright win mayoral elections
Les Wright defeated Sean Whelly in Fort Simpson while Dana Fergusson defeated Fred Daniels in Fort Smith. Frank Pope was re-elected. Get Monday's results here.
The post Dana Fergusson and Les Wright win mayoral elections first appeared on Cabin Radio.Imperial Oil says it will lower fuel prices in Norman Wells
Imperial Oil said it would reduce the cost of home heating fuel in Norman Wells, which had skyrocketed. The new rate will still be higher than normal.
The post Imperial Oil says it will lower fuel prices in Norman Wells first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT legislature reprimands, fines Edjericon $2,500
NWT MLAs formally reprimanded Richard Edjericon and fined him $2,500 for a code of conduct violation, as an integrity commissioner had recommended.
The post NWT legislature reprimands, fines Edjericon $2,500 first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT donates $150K to Norman Wells food bank
The NWT government says it is donating $150,000 to Norman Wells' food bank as part of efforts to support residents facing rising costs.
The post GNWT donates $150K to Norman Wells food bank first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT Fire says it’s making progress on coroner’s recommendations
NWT Fire says it has implemented or is making progress on nine recommendations related to the 2023 death of Adam Yeadon on the fire line.
The post NWT Fire says it’s making progress on coroner’s recommendations first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith RCMP resort to cells for intoxicated teenagers
Fort Smith RCMP described in stark terms their worry that children as young as 12 are being taken to the health centre after drinking large amounts of alcohol.
The post Fort Smith RCMP resort to cells for intoxicated teenagers first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT wants federal immigration cap raised from 300 to 500
No part of Canada has lower population growth than the NWT. The territory is increasingly turning to international migration programs to change that.
The post GNWT wants federal immigration cap raised from 300 to 500 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Five NWT municipalities head to the polls
Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik and Norman Wells have elections on Monday. Here's when and where to vote. Results will appear here later.
The post Five NWT municipalities head to the polls first appeared on Cabin Radio.Noise, partying and deaths at Tuk home reported to rental office
Tenants in Tuk have one last chance to keep their unit after reports of parties, noise and even deaths. Meanwhile, an Inuvik tenant amassed arrears of $57,000.
The post Noise, partying and deaths at Tuk home reported to rental office first appeared on Cabin Radio.How Hay River plans to spend its $100K national recreation prize
Hay River spent the weekend celebrating its victory in a national summer recreation contest designed to get residents active. Here's where the prize money goes.
The post How Hay River plans to spend its $100K national recreation prize first appeared on Cabin Radio.Unpaid leave for a councillor: do you agree with Wheeler & Lekter?
Mornings at the Cabin turned its attention to a Yellowknife councillor's request for four months' unpaid leave. Here's how Cabin Radio's morning hosts see it.
The post Unpaid leave for a councillor: do you agree with Wheeler & Lekter? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ultra-delayed Taltson hydro overhaul to hit $31M in extra costs
One reason the NWT government has a "dire" financial outlook is a hydro plant refurbishment that's been leaking large sums of money ever since a wildfire hit.
The post Ultra-delayed Taltson hydro overhaul to hit $31M in extra costs first appeared on Cabin Radio.