Northwest Territories News
Cantung and Mactung fail to sell as governments reject proposals
Government attempts to sell a former tungsten mine and nearby tungsten deposit at the NWT-Yukon border have failed. The GNWT and Ottawa rejected two proposals.
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Yellowknife residents will be able to leave yard debris at the curbside for collection on four days in May as the city urges people to firesmart their homes.
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The lifting of pandemic restrictions will allow Robin Mercer-Sproule, who passed away in May 2020, to be remembered in a celebration of life this summer.
The post Two years on, Robin Mercer-Sproule receives a celebration of life first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT launches online art portal in bid to open up collection
More than 1,400 northern paintings, sculptures, prints and textiles can now be viewed online. The GNWT said it was trying to open up its museum's archive.
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Experts are divided on what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Arctic security, but agree Canada must do more to protect its interests in the region.
The post To what extent does Russia present a real threat to Canada’s Arctic? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Avens Pavilion: What will Yellowknife’s new seniors’ housing be like?
A packed public meeting heard fresh details about Yellowknife's forthcoming seniors' housing project, Avens Pavilion. Here's what we know about the facility.
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The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission said it had laid nine charges against Arcan over an incident in which a worker was injured in Fort Simpson.
The post WSCC charges construction company over Fort Simpson incident first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT On the Land Collaborative grants $935K to 54 projects
The NWT On the Land Collaborative has granted $935,000 to 54 projects across the territory that aim to connect residents with land, culture and community.
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School and museum visits. A Canadian Rangers trip. Transitional housing. And a "walk next to the Dettah Ice Road" (in mid-May). Here's the royal NWT itinerary.
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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.
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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.
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De Beers is offering 14 new scholarships for women entering STEM programs at Canadian universities and colleges.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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Following weeks of complaint, the NWT's education minister says his department will re-evaluate how federal funding is given to childcare providers.
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"Regardless of everything, we can make a difference." A diversity initiative driven by Yellowknife's Zimbabwean community found a perfect launchpad in soccer.
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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.
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