MLA’s social media post doesn’t affect finance minister’s work, N.W.T. Speaker rules
The Speaker of the N.W.T. Legislature says that a Facebook post alleging backroom deals between N.W.T. cabinet ministers and MLAs
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Author: Natalie Pressman, CBC News
Sahtu leaders divided on Imperial Oil’s emergency 3-year water licence renewal
Fort Good Hope K’ahsho Got’ine opposing renewal while Sahtu MLA, Norman Wells mayor in support A committee of Fort Good
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N.W.T. gov’t scrapping $100K to family violence shelters, shelters say bring it back
A network of N.W.T. shelters and safe homes is pleading with the territorial government to reinstate a $100,000 fund for
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The N.W.T. premier has a new Instagram account. Here’s why
Premier R.J. Simpson says he’s raising N.W.T.’s profile, and it’s ‘definitely being noticed’ It’s not glamorous, but sometimes being premier
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Local Indigenous communities key to Arctic security, experts say
Leaders in N.W.T. Arctic communities say they haven’t heard from feds on policy announced last week Experts say that as
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New Fort Providence, N.W.T. water treatment plant after reports of diesel smells
Federal minister announced investment for new water treatment plant on Friday The N.W.T. hamlet of Fort Providence is back to
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Funding model for larger N.W.T. communities, may still fall short, say some
Government says funding change next spring will mean more equitable treatment for communities Larger communities in the N.W.T. will soon
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Yukon Arctic defence council calls for more attention to infrastructure in new report
Council chair says reliable roads, communication and energy would prepare territory for potential threats A council dedicated to advising the
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N.W.T. officials meet with Fort Smith jail staff before funding expires next year
Funding for the men’s unit at the N.W.T.’s Fort Smith Correctional Complex is set to expire at the end of
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N.W.T. MLAs won’t support capital plan without more money for housing and health care
MLAs worried about fragile health-care system, lack of resources for housing Regular MLAs say they won’t support the N.W.T. capital
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N.W.T.’s Deh Cho bridge expected to be repaired by year’s end, to the tune of $7M
Bridge has been down to 1 lane since summer 2023 The Deh Cho bridge in the N.W.T. should be repaired
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N.W.T. MLAs say capital budget doesn’t reflect housing priorities, again
3 per cent of proposed $339M capital budget allocated to housing for the next fiscal year It’s a familiar tune
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How VR is helping some N.W.T. elders reconnect with tradition
Virtual reality headsets allow elders to mentally travel to traditional sites or cultural events The drumming and chanting of hand
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Displaced Enterprise, N.W.T. residents, worry about upcoming voter eligibility
Territorial regulations say voters must live in community for a consecutive 12 months before election Residents of Enterprise, N.W.T. continue
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Wind, solar projects approved at Kitikmeot gold mine — with wildlife measures
B2Gold Mine says wind turbines and solar array could reduce mine’s carbon emissions by up to half An energy project
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