Suspicious sailing by Russian ships near Norwegian gas hub
While a Russian reefer previously suspected of espionage requested emergency assistance off the coast of the Nyhamna gas processing and
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R.J. Simpson
‘No way’ feds can ignore need for Mackenzie Valley Highway: N.W.T. premier
Premier R.J. Simpson spoke with the CBC’s Hilary Bird on infrastructure, homelessness and cost-of-living The N.W.T. wants a piece of
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N.W.T. leaders present unified front in meetings with federal government
By Francis Tessier-Burns Infrastructure, transportation, housing all on the agenda for N.W.T. Council of Leaders A handful of N.W.T. leaders
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Feds announce more money for Arctic defence with few details on infrastructure
The federal government says it will spend billions of dollars on the military over the next several years, including in
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New deputy ministers for N.W.T.’s Education, Municipal Affairs departments
Two N.W.T. departments will have new top managers as of April 1. In a news release Thursday, Premier R.J. Simpson announced
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N.W.T. premier says he wants complete carbon tax exemption for territory
By Christian Paas-Lang · CBC News Pressure has been on federal government to extend exemptions Canada’s newest premier says that in an
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N.W.T. piloting new northern studies course for Grade 12 students
The Northwest Territories has begun piloting a new northern studies course for Grade 12 students with an emphasis on reconciliation.
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Portfolios announced for cabinet ministers in Canada’s Northwest Territories
The newest batch of cabinet ministers in Canada’s Northwest Territories will have their marching orders, as Premier Caroline Cochrane announced
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Health care, housing and infrastructure: 3 election issues to watch in Arctic Canadian community
Many issues facing candidates for MLA in Hay River, northwestern Canada, this election mirror those facing communities across the North
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