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Federal investigators continue to probe site of fatal N.W.T. helicopter crash CBC.ca16:14
Yesterday
Man charged after Friday arrest at Yellowknife apartment building CBC.ca22:47 15-Jul-25
Feds, GNWT want to use artificial intelligence for prospecting NNSL Media22:02 15-Jul-25
Man charged in Gitzel Street standoff NNSL Media21:11 15-Jul-25
N.W.T. education minister commits to recommendations after school lead investigation CBC.ca19:24 15-Jul-25
Pilot dead after helicopter crash in Northwest Territories Wings Magazine14:14 15-Jul-25
Yellowknife eyes residential, commercial development for Frame Lake area CBC.ca10:05 15-Jul-25
Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores Mining Weekly06:20 15-Jul-25
Minister Caitlin Cleveland responds to the findings of the independent investigation into school water testing Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)00:03 15-Jul-25
In the last 7 days
N.W.T. gov't slow to act on lead situation, independent investigation finds CBC.ca23:13 14-Jul-25
Update on Lead Testing in NWT Schools: GNWT taking interdepartmental approach to address water testing issues in… Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)23:02 14-Jul-25
Emotions high as N.W.T. woman sentenced to 30 months for dangerous driving death CBC.ca22:53 14-Jul-25
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 15-21, 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:01 14-Jul-25
IN PHOTOS: Great Northern Arts Fashion Show's 36th catwalk NNSL Media20:55 14-Jul-25
Feds back AI core scan in NWT for green metals The Northern Miner19:45 14-Jul-25
Canada and the Northwest Territories Partner on Innovative, AI-Based Core Scanning Initiative to Support Critical… Government of Canada (Press Release)19:00 14-Jul-25
Fuel prices updated in 12 out of 16 GNWT supplied communities NNSL Media17:00 14-Jul-25
Fuel prices updated in 12 NWT communities Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)16:56 14-Jul-25
N.W.T. negotiating terms with Alta. to be better informed about its waterways for over a year CBC.ca09:05 13-Jul-25
Evacuation alert for Jean Marie River, N.W.T. downgraded to evacuation notice CBC.ca23:20 12-Jul-25
This Yellowknife dance company is getting ready to perform on Broadway CBC.ca16:02 12-Jul-25
Gitzel Street standoff over; one person in custody NNSL Media00:52 12-Jul-25
Marine Transportation Services announces first barge has reached Tulita NNSL Media22:30 11-Jul-25
1 person arrested during operation, Yellowknife's Gitzel Street still closed, RCMP say CBC.ca22:22 11-Jul-25
Police warning people to stay away from Yellowknife's Gitzel Street CBC.ca22:02 11-Jul-25
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Advance Gender Equality at Annual Meeting in… Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Press Release)15:27 11-Jul-25
Wildfire complex? Blacklining? Here's what N.W.T. Fire lingo actually means CBC.ca14:13 11-Jul-25
Minimum wage in NWT set to increase by a quarter NNSL Media06:55 11-Jul-25
Two charged with drug possession in Fort Simpson bootlegging bust NNSL Media06:55 11-Jul-25
City of Yellowknife lifts fire ban, thanks to recent rain CBC.ca23:58 10-Jul-25
GNWT announces increase to minimum wage, releases survey results Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:19 10-Jul-25
Colville Lake residents to vote in upcoming liquor plebiscite Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:15 10-Jul-25
Rain around Jean Marie River, N.W.T., prevented fire from moving closer CBC.ca16:40 10-Jul-25
Popular fishing lake near Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., unexpectedly drains CBC.ca14:48 10-Jul-25
Jean Marie River, N.W.T., braces for potential evacuation if winds whip up nearby wildfire CBC.ca23:12 9-Jul-25
Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on Premier Akeeagok’s announcement Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:58 9-Jul-25
Yellowknife's Old Town parking lot closing for 3 years when work starts on new lift station CBC.ca17:35 9-Jul-25
Thebacha Leadership Council calls on Aurora College to protect regional campuses CBC.ca17:25 9-Jul-25
What's with the white stuff? Why the N.W.T. has so much tree fluff this summer CBC.ca15:23 9-Jul-25
Arctic Blue Diamonds Acquires Controlling Interest In Wo Diamond Project Hosting The DO27… PR Newswire (Press Release)14:05 9-Jul-25
Man who murdered N.W.T. RCMP officer in 2007 denied early release CBC.ca03:20 9-Jul-25
Smoke, but no danger, as Dempster Highway wildfires burn near Fort McPherson, N.W.T. CBC.ca01:38 9-Jul-25
In the last month
Why one hunter in Fort Smith thinks the largest trophy bison came from the N.W.T. CBC.ca16:28 8-Jul-25
Wildfire declared out at popular camping spot near Yellowknife CBC.ca15:27 8-Jul-25
Maori group visits N.W.T. to learn about Inuvialuit wildlife management CBC.ca02:34 8-Jul-25
HMC Ships Edmonton and Yellowknife Depart for NATO Mine Countermeasures Mission in Europe Government of Canada (Press Release)23:49 7-Jul-25
Staff evacuated from N.W.T. Rayrock mine site due to nearby wildfire CBC.ca23:41 7-Jul-25
N.W.T. launches new bidding system to fill shifts at Stanton Territorial Hospital CBC.ca22:51 7-Jul-25
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 8-14, 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:09 7-Jul-25
Jean Marie River residents told to prepare in case of evacuation due to threatening wildfire CBC.ca20:38 7-Jul-25
Environment Ministers Discussed the Relationship Among Contaminated Sites, Climate Change and Reconciliation, Air… Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Press Release)13:38 7-Jul-25
Experts urge more awareness of solvent abuse, after explosion in Yellowknife last week CBC.ca09:05 7-Jul-25
Alberta Blue Cross and Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories share drowning prevention tips LethbridgeNewsNOW15:08 5-Jul-25
Information sharing with Alberta has improved since Kearl tailings spills, says N.W.T. minister CBC.ca03:03 5-Jul-25
Owner of lodge on N.W.T.'s Watta Lake worries about fire burning 4 kms away CBC.ca01:52 5-Jul-25
Wildfires expected to approach lodges and cabins 60 km east of Yellowknife within days CBC.ca15:42 4-Jul-25
'Busy, living healthy and having fun': Young Ulukhaktok wrestlers learn life skills on the mats CBC.ca09:05 4-Jul-25
Crews put out small fire on Yellowknife's Tin Can Hill CBC.ca04:11 4-Jul-25
Income Assistance Programs expand eligibility criteria Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)23:17 3-Jul-25
2 men charged with arson after fire destroys home in Hay River, N.W.T. CBC.ca20:02 3-Jul-25
Yellowknifers encouraged to lock up propane, again, as 'huffing' suspected cause of explosion CBC.ca18:10 3-Jul-25
Brothers remember Yellowknife chopper pilot killed last year as a bright spark and an awesome… CBC.ca09:02 3-Jul-25
The Government of Canada funds energy projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories to build a strong, sustainable… Government of Canada (Press Release)00:30 3-Jul-25
The Government of Canada funds projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories to build a strong, sustainable economy Government of Canada (Press Release)00:30 3-Jul-25
Yellowknife brings in fire ban due to 'extremely dry conditions' CBC.ca23:11 2-Jul-25
Yellowknife explosion caused by person 'huffing' propane in parked boat, RCMP say CBC.ca19:38 2-Jul-25
Drowning prevention tips provided by Alberta Blue Cross and other organizations Airdrie City View17:28 2-Jul-25
Media Advisory: Minister Reid to Attend Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Meeting in Yellowknife Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (Press Release)15:31 2-Jul-25
Canada advances plan to freeze Giant mine’s toxic waste The Northern Miner13:50 1-Jul-25
Explosion rocks Yellowknife neighbourhood early Tuesday morning CBC.ca11:15 1-Jul-25
Gwich'in language symposium was 'good medicine,' says organizer CBC.ca01:55 1-Jul-25
Minister Dabrusin to make a funding announcement for five energy projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories Government of Canada (Press Release)23:59 30-Jun-25
Nurses worried backup plan for virtual docs in Yellowknife ER will push them beyond their… CBC.ca22:11 30-Jun-25
Wildfires in 2023 may have caused temporary spike in lead levels in N.W.T. youth, researcher… CBC.ca21:41 30-Jun-25
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 1-7, 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:33 30-Jun-25
Royal Canadian AirForce to fly over this Canada Day My Coast Now19:27 30-Jun-25
Minister Semmler Visits Sahtu Region to Strengthen Health and Social Service Partnerships and See Progress Firsthand Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:39 30-Jun-25
'Joyful and beautiful': N.W.T. students celebrate graduations CBC.ca10:03 29-Jun-25
Norman Wells store owner says timing is tight, but he'll try to get goods on 2nd barge to the… CBC.ca19:42 28-Jun-25
Boil water advisory lifted in Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T. CBC.ca15:37 28-Jun-25
Northern fashion designer learns how to knit fur, hopes to bring skills back to N.W.T. CBC.ca10:11 28-Jun-25
Concern, optimism in N.W.T. at prospect of quicker development with new federal law CBC.ca02:03 28-Jun-25
Yellowknife's Sundog Trading Post closed indefinitely due to fire in attic CBC.ca22:29 27-Jun-25
N.W.T. health-care bodies say relying on virtual doctors in emergency room is unsafe CBC.ca19:36 27-Jun-25
Homes evacuated in Hay River as RCMP help dispose of explosives NNSL Media14:15 27-Jun-25
Education bodies in Dehcho welcome investigations launched by N.W.T. gov't CBC.ca09:06 27-Jun-25
Northwest Territories Nominee Program accepting applications from July 2 to July 9, 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:52 26-Jun-25
Minister Cleveland renews call for restored nominee allocations, urges action to support inclusive economic growth in… Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:41 26-Jun-25
MTS announces 2025 cargo acceptance dates and sailing schedules for Sahtu communities Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:38 26-Jun-25
New child care spaces and early learning infrastructure funding highlighted in new reports Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:38 26-Jun-25
N.W.T. RCMP urge caution with explosives after old prospecting materials found in Hay River home CBC.ca18:01 26-Jun-25
More water testing confirms high levels of lead at Yellowknife's William McDonald school CBC.ca22:31 25-Jun-25
Follow-Up Lead Testing Results at Yellowknife Schools Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:35 25-Jun-25
Applications open for Take a Family on the Land program Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)20:34 25-Jun-25
Larga Kitikmeot applies to build new 75-room medical travel lodge in Yellowknife CBC.ca20:19 25-Jun-25
Minister of Justice Jay Macdonald announces appointment of new Public Trustee Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:32 25-Jun-25
Minister Wawzonek and Premier Simpson call for federal investment in Northern infrastructure and Indigenous partnership … Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:32 25-Jun-25
Caroline Wawzonek: Keynote Address: Sustainable Communities for a Secure Arctic Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:00 25-Jun-25
Keynote Remarks - Arctic Development Expo - MLA Denny Rodgers, on behalf of Premier R.J. Simpson Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:00 25-Jun-25
Fortune Minerals Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders Business Wire (Press Release)15:51 25-Jun-25
City of Yellowknife considers hiking rates for residents on trucked water service CBC.ca01:21 25-Jun-25
Charges against 2 Yellowknife men withdrawn; Crown says no reasonable prospect of conviction CBC.ca23:19 24-Jun-25
Minister Semmler and Regional Health and Social Services Leaders Meet to Discuss Shared Priorities for 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:28 24-Jun-25
N.W.T. government won't pay for services at Yellowknife homeless encampment CBC.ca21:27 24-Jun-25
Escaping the noise of the city is sometimes impossible in the bush NNSL Media21:22 24-Jun-25
NWT shareholders speak up at annual meeting, board keeps quiet due to NDA's SaskToday20:19 24-Jun-25
Community support most important factor in N.W.T. addiction recovery, recent study says CBC.ca19:15 24-Jun-25
Have your say: Proposed regulations for Missing Persons Act Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:32 24-Jun-25
Inuvik operating room closed until June 30 CBC.ca17:12 24-Jun-25
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 24-30, 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)16:30 24-Jun-25
Roadmap for Parents and Child Actors by Gloria and Olivia Kate Iatridis to Be… WebWire01:36 24-Jun-25
Utilities board decision on NTPC rate application a win for N.W.T. communities, says Fort Smith … CBC.ca11:02 23-Jun-25
How National Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated in Yellowknife and Whitehorse CBC.ca00:16 22-Jun-25
Parents call on N.W.T. education minister to remove Fort Simpson elementary school principal CBC.ca09:09 21-Jun-25
N.W.T. education minister announces sweeping reviews, investigations of Dehcho education bodies CBC.ca01:21 21-Jun-25

      
            
      
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