Northwest Territories News
The tedious task of taking a corporate landlord to court
"Months went by and nothing." A resident of a Yellowknife building that burned in 2023 described their quest to be compensated for items they could not recover.
The post The tedious task of taking a corporate landlord to court first appeared on Cabin Radio.Agrifood association urges haste on NWT meat regulations
An agrifood group wants the GNWT to speed up the introduction of regulations that will allow animals raised in the NWT to be processed within the territory.
The post Agrifood association urges haste on NWT meat regulations first appeared on Cabin Radio.What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2025 Black History Month Gala
Djely Tapa returns to Yellowknife to headline this year's Black History Month Gala on March 8 – an event that will also celebrate International Women's Day.
The post What to expect at Yellowknife’s 2025 Black History Month Gala first appeared on Cabin Radio.Join Cabin Radio this summer as a paid broadcast intern
Know someone who'd love a paid broadcast internship at Cabin Radio between June and September? Send them this link. Deadline to apply: March 16.
The post Join Cabin Radio this summer as a paid broadcast intern first appeared on Cabin Radio.Supporting Wellbeing builds capacity with Fort Simpson training
A group that uses land-based programming to address mental health challenges is heading to Fort Simpson to train much-needed facilitators.
The post Supporting Wellbeing builds capacity with Fort Simpson training first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK’s new Ricky’s says delays have pushed back opening
The operators of Yellowknife's forthcoming Ricky’s All Day Grill say "construction and equipment delays" have forced them to open later than planned.
The post YK’s new Ricky’s says delays have pushed back opening first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tara Boudreau is Hay River’s 2025 citizen of the year
The principal of two Hay River schools was named the town's citizen of the year as an awards gala that celebrates community spirit returned for its second year.
The post Tara Boudreau is Hay River’s 2025 citizen of the year first appeared on Cabin Radio.Akaitcho communities ‘to offer free home inspections’
Homeowners in Ndılǫ, Dettah, Łútsël K'é and Fort Resolution are being given access to free home inspections, the communities' MLA said.
The post Akaitcho communities ‘to offer free home inspections’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT country food facilities receive federal cash
Country food processing facilities in Sachs Harbour and Inuvik are among the beneficiaries of federal funding announced on Friday.
The post NWT country food facilities receive federal cash first appeared on Cabin Radio.For the first time, Hay River sends off a team to the Brier
"This is the prize for us." On March 2, a team from Hay River will compete at curling's Brier for the first time. The town held a party for the team on Friday.
The post For the first time, Hay River sends off a team to the Brier first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tuktoyaktuk looks for funding to continue compost program
A Tuktoyaktuk composting project that began last July is slowly becoming a success story – and could grow into something larger if funding can be found.
The post Tuktoyaktuk looks for funding to continue compost program first appeared on Cabin Radio.Want to review how much MLAs and ministers are paid?
Approach this with a clear mind and an open heart. The NWT's legislature has a vacancy for someone to review MLA and minister pay.
The post Want to review how much MLAs and ministers are paid? first appeared on Cabin Radio.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.
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