Former Catholic priest who abused children in Nunavut sentenced to 6 years in prison
By Emma Tranter Eric Dejaeger, 77, pleaded guilty to 7 counts of sexual abuse WARNING: This article contains details of
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Canada
Transition to biomass heating in N.W.T. requires better supply chain, advocates say
By Jocelyn Shepel Potential for diesel alternative being discussed at Arctic Energy Alliance’s ‘Biomass Week’ A gathering of advocates, researchers
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Unseasonably mild weather wreaking havoc on N.W.T. winter roads
Dept. of Infrastructure not expecting any long-term affects on resupply of goods to Sahtu Unseasonably mild weather across much of the
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Sexual abuse victim of former Nunavut priest speaks out
By Emma Tranter Victim and lawyer say they hope Dejaeger’s victims pursue Catholic Church WARNING: This article contains graphic content
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Federal government ends MMIWG funding to northern prosecution offices
Email shows the funding’s end leaves 25 per cent hole in Nunavut office’s budget The Public Prosecution Service of Canada
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Yukon First Nations leaders call for meaningful partnerships at 2025 AME Roundup
Meaningful partnerships needed in order for projects to benefit everyone, leaders say The annual AME Roundup mining and exploration conference
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Northern entrepreneurship program focuses on Indigenous languages
By Asad Chishti Latest EntrepreNorth cohort gathered in Whitehorse last week A group of Indigenous entrepreneurs from across the North
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Number of justices of the peace declining in Nunavut
By Samuel Wat Territory’s new chief justice says recruitment, training of justices of the peace is priority for her The
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6-year sentence proposed for former Nunavut priest who sexually abused children
By Emma Tranter The justice expects to sentence Eric Dejaeger Thursday Crown and defence lawyers in the case of a
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Eyewitness testifies about angry conflict at Nunavut man’s murder trial in St. John’s
By Mark Quinn The witness left a room where 2 men were fighting. When he returned, one was giving the
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Yukon health professionals slam government’s plans to update Health Professions Act
By Tori Fitzpatrick Territory plans to make the act the umbrella legislation for 14 health professions Some Yukon health professionals
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N.W.T. nominee program pause creates stress, uncertainty
By Dez Loreen Allotted number of nominees for N.W.T. cut from 300 in 2024 to 150 in 2025 Businesses and
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Lack of housing for builders delays construction of new daycare in Sanirajak, Nunavut
By Samuel Wat Sanirajak’s previous daycare facility shut down more than 20 years ago Roger Beaudry, chief economic development officer
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Waste management key topic at Yellowknife climate change roundtable
Eight people showed up for a roundtable event at city hall on Tuesday Waste management was one of the key
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Tłı̨chǫ Government signs deal with company to explore lithium potential in N.W.T.
Memorandum of Understanding signed by Tłı̨chǫ Government and Australia-based Fortescue on Monday The Tłı̨chǫ Government has signed an agreement with an Australia-based
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