N.W.T. negotiating terms with Alta. to be better informed about its waterways
More than a year since the Northwest Territories asked Alberta to keep it better informed about spills that could impact
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Wildfire complex? Blacklining? Here’s what N.W.T. Fire lingo actually means
By Sarah St-Pierre Firefighters provide regular updates, but the terms they use aren’t always well-known. At the height of wildfire
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What a Yukon hockey star’s choice of a U.S. college means for Canadian hockey
By Verity Stevenson The language used to describe Gavin McKenna’s game often comes straight from the realm of fantasy. “He’s a
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Popular fishing lake near Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., unexpectedly drains
By Dez Loreen One permafrost researcher says changes at Angus Lake likely due to melting water underground. A large lake
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Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon praises community spirit in Nunavut Day remarks
Canada’s Governor General, Mary Simon, delivered Nunavut Day remarks on July 9, saying that the sense of community in this
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Why the N.W.T. has so much tree fluff this summer
Increase in fluff related to drought-caused stress on trees, N.W.T. environment department says Floating fluff? Summer snow? Cotton balls? If
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Q+A| Governor General calls on Canadians to treat mental health seriously
By Samuel Wat Mary Simon says mental health requires a more holistic approach in Canada Governor General Mary Simon believes
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Despite new units, family challenged finding place Yukon’s Watson Lake
‘It’s not going to be solved overnight. We just have to keep chipping away at it,’ says town’s mayor Despite
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Nunavut premier announces he isn’t seeking re-election
P.J. Akeeagok says he’s stepping aside to spend more time with his family Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok says he will not
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Maori group visits N.W.T. to learn about Inuvialuit Dez Loreen ·
By Dez Loreen Group of 8 from New Zealand spent the last week in Tuktoyaktuk Eight Maori people from New
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All-Inuit law firm in Iqaluit seeks to break down barriers to justice system
By Samuel Wat Tulugaq Law describes itself as Nunavut’s only active Inuit-owned law firm Curtis Mesher knew he wanted to
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More soldiers, more money. Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost
Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel
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Throat singing duo PIQSIQ celebrates Inuit culture at Japanese festival
Yellowknife-based sisters performed at the World Expo in Osaka Yellowknife-based throat singing duo PIQSIQ says performing for Japanese fans was a
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Program for intimate partner violence victims in Nunavut cancelled
By Emma Tranter “I had to look at these women and say, I can’t see you anymore,” program worker says A
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Federal, Yukon gov’ts announce $17M to help reduce wildfire risk
Money to be used on wildfire mitigation efforts around Whitehorse, Teslin and Haines Junction The federal and Yukon governments are
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