Northwest Territories News
Yellowknife looks like it’s getting a Popeyes
Planning documents filed with the City of Yellowknife suggest a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is coming in the near future.
The post Yellowknife looks like it’s getting a Popeyes first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT Nominee Program reopens February 27 after January false start
The NWT Nominee Program, a key immigration stream, reopens on February 27. It'll accept 90 new applicants at random after pre-screening. Here are the details.
The post NWT Nominee Program reopens February 27 after January false start first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation voices opposition to Jordan’s Principle changes
The Dene Nation and First Nations Caring Society criticized recent changes to Jordan's Principle, saying the existing federal approach puts children at risk.
The post Dene Nation voices opposition to Jordan’s Principle changes first appeared on Cabin Radio.What do former NWT MLAs think of an independent members’ caucus?
We asked former NWT MLAs to evaluate an "independent caucus" pitched by current politicians. Ex-MLAs' perspectives depend on how they see consensus government.
The post What do former NWT MLAs think of an independent members’ caucus? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Smith council approves 6.5% increase in property tax for 2025
Fort Smith's town council approved a 6.5% property tax increase "to ensure fiscal sustainability." Some councillors are already looking to the next budget.
The post Fort Smith council approves 6.5% increase in property tax for 2025 first appeared on Cabin Radio.Use of paramedics in Behchokọ̀ ‘violates collective agreement’
For years, the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency has brought in paramedics to work in Behchokọ̀. That violates the rights of other workers, an arbitrator ruled.
The post Use of paramedics in Behchokọ̀ ‘violates collective agreement’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Aurora borealis brought to life in multi-sensory performance
This weekend, a Yellowknife orchestra will provide live accompaniment as painters and dancers tell a story about the northern lights.
The post Aurora borealis brought to life in multi-sensory performance first appeared on Cabin Radio.No injuries in Inuvik building fire
The Inuvik Fire Department said nobody was hurt after a major fire at a building on the town's Industrial Road on Wednesday night.
The post No injuries in Inuvik building fire first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northern Mosaic Network gets $300K for entrepreneur project
"Our goal is to establish a Queer Market Space." The Northern Mosaic Network plans to support 2SLGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs with a training course and mentorship.
The post Northern Mosaic Network gets $300K for entrepreneur project first appeared on Cabin Radio.Man, 27, faces charges after Ndilǫ police operation
RCMP say a 27-year-old is accused of assault with a weapon, uttering threats, mischief and other firearms offences after an incident in Ndilǫ on Wednesday.
The post Man, 27, faces charges after Ndilǫ police operation first appeared on Cabin Radio.Ground search under way for Lance Briere in Inuvik
A ground search is taking place in the vicinity of Inuvik following the disappearance of a 32-year-old reportedly not seen in nearly two weeks.
The post Ground search under way for Lance Briere in Inuvik first appeared on Cabin Radio.Simpson creates chief of staff and ‘senior envoy’ to Ottawa
Premier RJ Simpson announced a new "senior envoy to the Government of Canada." He also appointed a chief of staff in what amounts to an organizational shift.
The post Simpson creates chief of staff and ‘senior envoy’ to Ottawa first appeared on Cabin Radio.IRC receives $100M federal loan for new gas plant
A new gas plant expected to provide decades of fuel to Inuvialuit communities will be partly paid for through a $100-million loan from a Crown corporation.
The post IRC receives $100M federal loan for new gas plant first appeared on Cabin Radio.Expect an increase in military aircraft around Yellowknife
Yellowknifers are told to expect "increased military flying activities" around the city as Norad begins a training exercise on Thursday.
The post Expect an increase in military aircraft around Yellowknife first appeared on Cabin Radio.Great Slave Lake water level ‘slowly rising’
The latest NWT water level data suggests signs of a recovery in some places, though not all. How the spring melt will affect things remains a major unknown.
The post Great Slave Lake water level ‘slowly rising’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Operation Nanook about to begin in Inuvik and elsewhere
A major annual military exercise to test the Canadian Armed Forces in the "harshest conditions" is about to take place around locations like Inuvik and Tuk.
The post Operation Nanook about to begin in Inuvik and elsewhere first appeared on Cabin Radio.Elections NWT unveils plans ahead of 2027 territorial election
A new website. A technology pilot project. "I voted" stickers in Indigenous languages. Here's what Elections NWT is working on ahead of the next election.
The post Elections NWT unveils plans ahead of 2027 territorial election first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT to reorganize how its websites show information
The NWT government says its websites are being redesigned to organize information "around themes, topics and tasks" instead of by department, division or unit.
The post GNWT to reorganize how its websites show information first appeared on Cabin Radio.A new Facebook page for Cabin Radio
Cabin Radio has a new Facebook page, designed to help NWT residents who rely on Facebook keep in touch with the news – despite Meta's best efforts.
The post A new Facebook page for Cabin Radio first appeared on Cabin Radio.Kerry Galusha shares ‘special’ Scotties swansong with daughter
This will be the last Scotties before Kerry Galusha retires. We spoke with her about Team NWT's recent big win, competing with her daughter and what's next.
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