Northwest Territories News
Suspects fled attempted Hay River arson, police say
RCMP in Hay River say two people fled the scene of an attempted arson on the town's Stewart Drive early on Wednesday. Police connected it to the drug trade.
The post Suspects fled attempted Hay River arson, police say first appeared on Cabin Radio.How changes to federal disaster recovery funding will affect the NWT
The federal government is changing a program designed to help provinces and territories financially after natural disasters. Here's what will be different.
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Chiefs voted to include the NWT in a child welfare reform settlement. Now Canada is negotiating only with Ontario. What does that mean for NWT First Nations?
The post What’s happening with the $47.8B child welfare settlement? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Julian Morse calls for NWT to improve respite care supports
As NWT MLAs returned to the House they discussed respite care, naming a building after late former commissioner Tony Whitford, and the new US administration.
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The Yellowknives Dene First Nation's economic development wing is assessing whether it can build a renewable energy project to help power communities and mines.
The post Det’on Cho considers starting its own renewable energy project first appeared on Cabin Radio.Report highlights climate change risks to new housing
A new report from the Canadian Climate Institute says if policies aren't changed, climate change-related threats to new housing could cost billions.
The post Report highlights climate change risks to new housing first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT moves to amend proposed Indigenous employment policy
The GNWT changed its proposed Indigenous Employment Policy after critics said it didn't sufficiently prioritize northerners. Some concerns remain unaddressed.
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The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre is accepting applications from NWT artists to display their work in its art gallery until April 30.
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French organizations from all three territories are organizing a symposium on leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Premier RJ Simpson gave an annual territorial address – billed as the first of its kind – highlighting progress on the NWT government's mandate.
The post Premier RJ Simpson delivers first territorial address first appeared on Cabin Radio.How many new homes are there in Yellowknife, and is it enough?
City of Yellowknife staff provided data on the number of new homes being built – alongside an assessment of whether the city's housing needs are being met yet.
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Alternatives North released a report outlining how a basic income guarantee could be delivered in the NWT. The group said doing so would help eliminate poverty.
The post Alternatives North releases basic income guarantee proposal first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik’s ski club is back after ‘surge in interest’
Last year, Inuvik Ski Club didn't have enough people to operate programming or keep its ski hut open. This year, things have improved and the season starts now.
The post Inuvik’s ski club is back after ‘surge in interest’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Survey opens for proposed park in Peel River watershed
The Gwich'in Tribal Council, First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, Parks Canada and Yukon government want the public's input on a proposed new national park.
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New funding from the federal government aims to support personal support workers in the NWT, and grow Aurora College's PSW program.
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More than 35,000 past and current students and staff at Northwest Territories schools are affected by the PowerSchool data breach, the GNWT said on Tuesday.
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The NWT government says level two and level three electric vehicle charging stations are now ready for use in Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Smith.
The post EV charging stations installed in Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Smith first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inuvik RCMP charge three Edmonton men with drug trafficking
RCMP say they have charged three men from Edmonton with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Inuvik. Police say they were acting on a public tip.
The post Inuvik RCMP charge three Edmonton men with drug trafficking first appeared on Cabin Radio.Drones and bangers but no gunfire in YK incident, GNWT says
Drones and bangers were used in an RCMP search near Yellowknife's School Draw Avenue but "there was no gun activity," the area's MLA said, quoting the GNWT.
The post Drones and bangers but no gunfire in YK incident, GNWT says first appeared on Cabin Radio.If tariffs happen, what would change in the NWT?
US-Canada tariffs are paused for 30 days. If they eventually happen, what would that really look like in the NWT? We asked industries and economists.
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