Northwest Territories News
The word ‘electric’ enters Yellowknifers’ transport vocabulary
Not long ago, electric vehicles were like unicorns in the Northwest Territories. Now, Yellowknife has enough electric vehicles and e-bikes to organize meet-ups.
The post The word ‘electric’ enters Yellowknifers’ transport vocabulary first appeared on Cabin Radio.What Diavik’s impending closure could mean for Yellowknife
We're three years away from the Diavik diamond mine's expected closure. The company set out how that's expected to affect Yellowknife's revenue and population.
The post What Diavik’s impending closure could mean for Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.De Beers announces scholarships for women in STEM
De Beers is offering 14 new scholarships for women entering STEM programs at Canadian universities and colleges.
The post De Beers announces scholarships for women in STEM first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK chamber calls for fairer tax distribution for businesses
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is asking the city to stop increasing the proportion of property tax business owners have to pay relative to homeowners.
The post YK chamber calls for fairer tax distribution for businesses first appeared on Cabin Radio.High water and snow levels elevate the NWT’s flood risk
The NWT used new data to assess the likelihood of spring flooding in each region, as high water and snow levels persist across much of the territory.
The post High water and snow levels elevate the NWT’s flood risk first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith murder suspect, 17, makes court appearance
A teenager charged in connection with a March homicide and weapons offences in Fort Smith made a short appearance in NWT Youth Court on Monday.
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A pedestrian remains in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle during an altercation between two other people, Yellowknife police said.
The post Bystander hit by vehicle and seriously injured during argument first appeared on Cabin Radio.No fourth dose leaves some NWT residents feeling helpless
"I'm in a Catch-22 and I am pissed." Residents used to the NWT leading the way on vaccine rollout find they still can't get a fourth dose against Covid-19.
The post No fourth dose leaves some NWT residents feeling helpless first appeared on Cabin Radio.Education minister says GNWT will look again at childcare rollout
Following weeks of complaint, the NWT's education minister says his department will re-evaluate how federal funding is given to childcare providers.
The post Education minister says GNWT will look again at childcare rollout first appeared on Cabin Radio.Soccer becomes a vehicle for a Yellowknife community’s hopes
"Regardless of everything, we can make a difference." A diversity initiative driven by Yellowknife's Zimbabwean community found a perfect launchpad in soccer.
The post Soccer becomes a vehicle for a Yellowknife community’s hopes first appeared on Cabin Radio.Deal will take minerals from NWT to European electric vehicles
Rare earth minerals from the NWT will be used in electric vehicle motors manufactured in Germany, an unusual but increasingly likely deal that cuts out China.
The post Deal will take minerals from NWT to European electric vehicles first appeared on Cabin Radio.Snowmobile drag races tear up Yellowknife Bay
"It's in your blood." Snowmobile drag racing returned to the ice road outside Yellowknife, and organizers are already planning a larger event next year.
The post Snowmobile drag races tear up Yellowknife Bay first appeared on Cabin Radio.Do-not-drink warning fully lifted in Sachs Harbour
All residents in Sachs Harbour can now resume drinking their tap water, nearly a month after the smell of fuel was first detected in some homes' supply.
The post Do-not-drink warning fully lifted in Sachs Harbour first appeared on Cabin Radio.Cause of YK Covid-19 wastewater spike unclear, says GNWT
The NWT government says more testing is needed to confirm what's behind a dramatic recent spike in Covid-19 levels in Yellowknife sewage samples.
The post Cause of YK Covid-19 wastewater spike unclear, says GNWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Veterinarians can’t keep up with demand for emergency services
"This is an enormous change." Yellowknife's veterinarians can't cope with demand and there's a nationwide shortage of new staff. Services are being cut back.
The post Veterinarians can’t keep up with demand for emergency services first appeared on Cabin Radio.New policy will improve treatment of Inuvialuit, corporation says
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation says a new policy signed by federal and Inuit leaders this week will improve Canada's treatment of Inuvialuit people.
The post New policy will improve treatment of Inuvialuit, corporation says first appeared on Cabin Radio.How will the North afford the great thaw?
Permafrost thaw already threatens tens of millions of dollars of NWT infrastructure and it's only going to get worse. Are there any solutions we can afford?
The post How will the North afford the great thaw? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Donovan Woods headlines final Folk on the Rocks lineup reveal
Donovan Woods will headline Folk on the Rocks 2022 alongside Joel Plaskett and Haviah Mighty, completing this summer's lineup.
The post Donovan Woods headlines final Folk on the Rocks lineup reveal first appeared on Cabin Radio.No plan to ask Indigenous leaders about decriminalization
Despite highlighting the importance of consulting Indigenous leaders about drug decriminalization, neither the NWT nor Ottawa appear set to do so.
The post No plan to ask Indigenous leaders about decriminalization first appeared on Cabin Radio.Youth charged with murder over Fort Smith death
Fort Smith RCMP have formally charged a youth with murder after the shooting of a man in the community at the start of March.
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