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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Society (Canada)
Rural Yukoners say Canada Post strike hitting them particularly hard
By Julien Greene Residents in Destruction Bay and Pelly Crossing say postal service is essential in their remote communities Yukoners
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Montreal centre for Inuit warns of unmarked vehicles trying to pick up clients
By Rachel Watts ‘It feels like this population is being targeted,’ says advocate A lodging centre that helps Inuit in
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N.W.T. announces $48M to offset power rate increase for next 4 years
Subsidy would lower proposed rate increase form 24.8% to 15% The N.W.T. Government will spend $12 million every year for
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Drug-related charges have nearly doubled in N.W.T. since 2020, RCMP say
By Jocelyn Shepel Cocaine the most commonly-seized illicit drug in the territory, according to police Drug-related charges in the N.W.T. have
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N.W.T. coroners have new tool to identify drug-related deaths more quickly
By Jocelyn Shepel Machine allows for same-day results, compared to previous 6-week waiting period The N.W.T. has a new tool
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ADK Holdings secures federal funding for geothermal initiative to cut diesel use
ADK Holdings Ltd., the economic development corporation of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, is receiving over $2 million in
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‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
By Sarah Smellie Emails reveal people are concerned they aren’t getting the benefit of subsidies meant to keep food affordable
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Nearly half of Nunavut has been told to boil their water this year
By Samuel Wat With water quality strategy finalized, government says they have momentum to fix issues Nunavut is no stranger
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Mining companies call on gov’ts to invest in N.W.T.’s ailing mineral sector
‘We’ve got a multi-billion dollar industry that’s now at risk,’ says former chamber of mines director At this year’s Yellowknife
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Tuberculosis outbreaks in 3 Nunavut communities still ongoing years later
A tuberculosis outbreak was declared in Pangnirtung in 2021, Pond Inlet and Naujaat in 2023 An outbreak of tuberculosis in
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Gwich’in green energy company focus of lawsuit filed in N.W.T. Supreme Court
Nihtat Gwich’in say company was created and operated without any oversight from board members Leaders of the Nihtat Gwich’in Council
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Young people and seniors alike confused by language of N.W.T.’s draft climate plan
Ecology North submitting feedback to territory as part of its consultation process Young people and seniors shared similar concerns about
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For some in Nunavik, federal apology for dog slaughter step toward reconciliation
By Samuel Wat Canadian government giving $45 million in compensation to Inuit in Nunavik Getting the Canadian government to apologize
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Yukoners urge gov’t to update dental act to improve rural services
Dental hygienist says current act prevents her from practising independently A dental hygienist in Whitehorse is urging the territorial government
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