Northwest Territories News
How a new approach connects Beaufort Delta artists and students
"It brings another aspect to our school." Beaufort Delta kids are learning from local artists and exploring the world through a program named Connected North.
The post How a new approach connects Beaufort Delta artists and students first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK councillors allow mayor to miss meetings during election
Yellowknife council agreed to let Rebecca Alty miss meetings as she takes unpaid leave from the role of mayor to run for MP. One councillor voiced an objection.
The post YK councillors allow mayor to miss meetings during election first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT man’s energy drink can world record is confirmed
A Hay River man has had his years-long bid for the world's largest collection of energy drink cans confirmed by Guinness World Records.
The post NWT man’s energy drink can world record is confirmed first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT’s acting chief public health officer warns of measles travel risk
Dr André Corriveau is cautioning residents about an increase in measles cases across Canada as some people travel outside the territory for March break.
The post NWT’s acting chief public health officer warns of measles travel risk first appeared on Cabin Radio.Fort Good Hope RCMP charge youth in fatal stabbing
RCMP say they have arrested and charged a 14-year-old in connection with a fatal stabbing in Fort Good Hope on Sunday.
The post Fort Good Hope RCMP charge youth in fatal stabbing first appeared on Cabin Radio.In pictures: Plunging into frozen Great Slave Lake for charity
Yellowknifers hurling themselves into a hole in Great Slave Lake raised tens of thousands of dollars for Special Olympics NWT. See some of the best shots.
The post In pictures: Plunging into frozen Great Slave Lake for charity first appeared on Cabin Radio.Is Yellowknife’s Centre Square Mall entering a new era?
A troubled downtown Yellowknife mall is suddenly welcoming a raft of new businesses. Is this the start of a long-awaited turnaround or are things more complex?
The post Is Yellowknife’s Centre Square Mall entering a new era? first appeared on Cabin Radio.When will the candidates be in my NWT community?
We're tracking where the NWT's election candidates say they will be and when, so you don't miss a chance to see them as they visit different communities.
The post When will the candidates be in my NWT community? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Northlore blends live action, animation to tell northern stories
Northlore, an exploration of the connection between people and northern nature, features NWT artist Casey Koyczan's animation at its heart. It's streaming now.
The post Northlore blends live action, animation to tell northern stories first appeared on Cabin Radio.Federal election pauses Dehcho Process negotiations
The calling of a federal election has suspended negotiations over land, resources and governance, Dehcho First Nations said in a Sunday press release.
The post Federal election pauses Dehcho Process negotiations first appeared on Cabin Radio.Major expansion of Hay River’s Polar Egg nears completion
Hay River's Polar Egg expects to triple production in the near future after a $15-million expansion project. The town sees it as an agriculture success story.
The post Major expansion of Hay River’s Polar Egg nears completion first appeared on Cabin Radio.Here’s the NWT funding news Ottawa pushed out pre-election
The federal government has spent the week leading up to Sunday's election call shovelling funding announcements through the door. Here's an NWT round-up.
The post Here’s the NWT funding news Ottawa pushed out pre-election first appeared on Cabin Radio.Nine-year-old’s Minecraft spring break idea comes true
If you didn't spend last week inside a giant cardboard Minecraft fortress, you were doing it wrong. Kiugaq Ashoona's bright idea came to life at Makerspace YK.
The post Nine-year-old’s Minecraft spring break idea comes true first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s mayor is running for MP. Here’s what happens.
Yellowknife's mayor choosing to become a candidate in the federal election has some knock-on effects at City Hall. This is how municipal politics is affected.
The post Yellowknife’s mayor is running for MP. Here’s what happens. first appeared on Cabin Radio.Green Party sending deputy leader to be NWT candidate
The federal Green Party says its deputy leader – Angela Davidson, known as Rainbow Eyes – will be the party's NWT candidate in the coming federal election.
The post Green Party sending deputy leader to be NWT candidate first appeared on Cabin Radio.Watch: Skye Wallace plays Mornings at the Cabin
Folk on the Rocks star, Toronto artist and Cabin Radio playlist stalwart Skye Wallace played an acoustic set on Mornings at the Cabin. Listen here.
The post Watch: Skye Wallace plays Mornings at the Cabin first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife’s mayor, Rebecca Alty, will be NWT’s Liberal candidate
Rebecca Alty – Yellowknife's mayor since 2018 – will be the Liberal Party's NWT candidate in the coming federal election, the party said.
The post Yellowknife’s mayor, Rebecca Alty, will be NWT’s Liberal candidate first appeared on Cabin Radio.Prep for Yellowknife’s new pool with photos and some basics
Yellowknife announced a closing celebration for its old pool with a new aquatic centre set to open. Take a look inside the new building and get some details.
The post Prep for Yellowknife’s new pool with photos and some basics first appeared on Cabin Radio.What do the NWT’s flu season stats look like right now?
The NWT's flu season started later this year than last. Anecdotally, there's quite a bit of sickness circulating – and some data bears that out.
The post What do the NWT’s flu season stats look like right now? first appeared on Cabin Radio.Disbanding a secretariat? Check those old filing cabinets first
The NWT's privacy commissioner says the territorial government must learn from a privacy breach affecting thousands as it wound down the Covid-19 Secretariat.
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