Gahcho Kué sees ‘encouraging’ diamond sale despite $120.6M net loss in second quarter
By Sarah St-Pierre Analyst says there are positive signs for diamond pricing on the supply side, though demand still lags
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Northwest Territories
Ottawa says construction on Mackenzie Valley Highway can’t start until wildfires are under control
By Devon Tredinnick Prime Minister Mark Carney previously said construction would begin this summer Wildfires in the Northwest Territories are
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The Arctic Honored on New Canada Post Stamps
Ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Canada Post has unveiled its fifth annual stamp issue dedicated to
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Yellowknife teen recognized for work supporting autistic child in dance class
By Julia Parrish It’s a partnership that’s lasted three years, and at 14 years old, Taylor Paddon said she gets
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N.W.T. gov’t sees boost in Indigenous hiring after overhaul of affirmative action policy
By Devon Tredinnick The N.W.T. government says it’s seen a boost in Indigenous hiring since overhauling its affirmative action policy
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Ekati mine’s future in doubt as company files for creditor protection
By Hina Alam Ekati Diamond Mine’s parent company has filed for creditor protection, saying it is unable to pay bills
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Prepare for another challenging wildfire season, N.W.T. fire officials say
By Heather Kitching Fire officials in the Northwest Territories are warning people to prepare for another challenging wildfire season due
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No more daylight saving: Northwest Territories to end seasonal time change
By Emma Tranter The Northwest Territories will no longer change its clocks. N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson announced Monday that the
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Northern water, housing and transit projects to receive funding from Ottawa
Ottawa announced federal infrastructure investments across the country this week, with water systems, housing development and transportation projects among the
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As Inuvik shelters switch hands, operators want to see transitional supports next
A new contractor will take over operations of the Inuvik Warming Shelter on April 1 — closely following a switch
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At 82, this Inuvialuktun translator wonders who will replace her
After three weeks on the road in Yellowknife doing Inuvialuktun translation for the Northwest Territories legislative assembly, Lillian Elias says
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Carney announces $35B for defence, infrastructure in Canada’s North
The Liberal government has unveiled a detailed, multibillion-dollar proposal to modernize and expand Canada’s military footprint in the country’s Far
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N.W.T. part of ‘national energy corridor’ deal with other provinces, Yukon
The Northwest Territories has signed on to an energy deal that the province of Ontario is billing as a “national
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Whitehorse gears up for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games
For Arctic Winter Games organizers, like host society president Tracey Bilsky, this is crunch time. After months of preparation, the
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Transport company seeks better N.W.T. infrastructure amid road closures, climate crisis
By Saloni Bhugra N.W.T. gov’t says it’s trying to keep up but needs more money from Ottawa After 25 years
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