Northwest Territories

In the last 2 hours

Health staff gave up long weekend plans to keep Yellowknife ER open, official says CBC.ca01:09

Earlier today

Dangerous offender gets 10 years instead of indefinite sentence, N.W.T. Supreme Court rules Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:54

In the last 6 hours

GNWT Releases NTHSSA Public Administrator’s Work Plan Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:40 16-May-25

In the last 7 days

Bears are back! Be bear aware Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)23:16 15-May-25

New Aurora College Board of Governors Chairperson Appointed Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:10 15-May-25

Gwich'in councils in N.W.T. settle part of dispute over grand chief CBC.ca15:24 15-May-25

Gwich'in councils in N.W.T. settle dispute over grand chief CBC.ca15:04 15-May-25

Backup plan for N.W.T. barge season underway, says gov't CBC.ca09:08 15-May-25

Housing N.W.T. rent hikes higher than suggested, some tenants say CBC.ca09:08 15-May-25

Gwich'in councils in N.W.T. settle dispute over contested board meeting CBC.ca00:50 15-May-25

New federal government has 'so much potential,' Inuvialuit president says NNSL Media23:40 14-May-25

N.W.T. gov't had a plan for 2023 wildfires but staff didn't know about it CBC.ca21:37 14-May-25

GNWT Receives After-Action Review on 2023 Wildfire Response; Formal Response Planned for Summer 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:19 14-May-25

Ammo, greenhouses, food pantries: What Sahtu residents in N.W.T. say will help them put food on … CBC.ca09:04 14-May-25

N.W.T. court orders illegal occupants to vacate site near Lindberg Landing Yahoo! UK & Ireland22:30 13-May-25

Important new information on PowerSchool Data Breach Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:15 13-May-25

Premier R.J. Simpson responds to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)20:13 13-May-25

N.W.T. closely monitoring measles vaccine supply as top docs in North face down virus Toronto Star18:33 13-May-25

Avian Influenza – What you need to know Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:11 13-May-25

Applications open for Bison tags Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:10 13-May-25

N.W.T., Nunavik MPs appointed to new federal cabinet CBC.ca16:17 13-May-25

Dangerous drug combo detected in N.W.T. was even more complex than originally thought CBC.ca16:17 13-May-25

NWT nurses need higher pay, says MLA NNSL Media12:45 13-May-25

N.W.T.'s medical record system under the microscope after 2 reported cases of snooping CBC.ca09:10 13-May-25

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2022 death in Hay River, N.W.T. CBC.ca02:55 13-May-25

'Normal' fire activity for now, says N.W.T. Fire, but danger could ramp up in July CBC.ca00:33 13-May-25

Wood bison populations fluctuate wildly over half-decade NNSL Media23:42 12-May-25

N.W.T. aims to open new transitional housing facility near Yellowknife this fall, but offers… CBC.ca22:11 12-May-25

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 13-19, 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:01 12-May-25

Q&A | What changes to U.S. bird protections could mean for N.W.T. species Yahoo! UK & Ireland21:15 12-May-25

Hay River turns the town red in memory of MMIWG2S NNSL Media21:14 12-May-25

Q&A | How changes to U.S. bird protections law could impact N.W.T. species CBC.ca21:10 12-May-25

Have Your Say: Budget Dialogues 2025 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:56 12-May-25

Fire near Fort Smith, N.W.T., under control after weekend evacuation alert CBC.ca15:54 12-May-25

How N.W.T.'s Legislature building became home to a collection of A.Y. Jackson works CBC.ca09:06 12-May-25

Yellowknife Direct Charge Co-op expands into Hay River NNSL Media23:42 11-May-25

Things 'stable' in Fort Smith, N.W.T., with nearby wildfire being held CBC.ca20:02 11-May-25

Q+A | As Indigenous communities consider banishment to address drug crime, a lawyer explains… CBC.ca11:03 11-May-25

Residents in Mark Carney's N.W.T. hometown send care package of local goods to the new PM Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:08 11-May-25

Jury finds former N.W.T. teacher guilty of sexual assaults CBC.ca03:35 11-May-25

Fort Smith, N.W.T., issues wildfire evacuation alert over fire burning on east end CBC.ca01:33 11-May-25

NWT residents gather in unity on Red Dress Day NNSL Media15:08 10-May-25

Northern kite-skier pitching Great Slave Lake as premier destination for the sport CBC.ca09:07 10-May-25

Fortune Minerals reports NICO bismuth project test work results for planned Alberta refinery Mining.com01:07 10-May-25

In the last month

In Enterprise, N.W.T., hope new administrator will 'reset' rebuilding hamlet CBC.ca18:31 9-May-25

N.W.T. premier supports minister amid criticisms of territory's health care Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:26 9-May-25

Fortune Minerals Reports Successful NICO Project Bismuth Test Work Results for the Planned… Business Wire (Press Release)12:34 9-May-25

Yellowknife man sentenced for sexual assault of 13-year-old CBC.ca00:34 9-May-25

Locums aren't the only ones who need incentives, says N.W.T. doctor Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:00 9-May-25

Whitehorse aviation conference sheds light on N.W.T airport upgrades Yukon News23:17 8-May-25

Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on Premier Pillai’s announcement Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:08 8-May-25

Tlicho Government signs 10-year deal to join Giant Mine Remediation Project NNSL Media20:25 8-May-25

Help Shape the Future of Midwifery Regulation in the NWT Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:14 8-May-25

Marine Transportation Services announces 2025 cargo rates Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:13 8-May-25

Former N.W.T teacher and coach made years of 'inappropriate choices,' Crown argues at trial CBC.ca09:08 8-May-25

Town of Hay River, N.W.T., gives money to youth centre, neighbourhood watch program CBC.ca09:08 8-May-25

Gwich'in Council Reproaches USA for Undermining Cooperation on Arctic Challenges High North News07:56 8-May-25

Health officials warn of dangerous drug combination detected in N.W.T. CBC.ca01:10 8-May-25

Mayor and council dismissed in Enterprise, N.W.T., as territory appoints administrator for… CBC.ca00:09 8-May-25

No active wildfires yet, but fire danger rising in southern N.W.T. CBC.ca23:59 7-May-25

Man convicted of 2021 shooting in Inuvik, N.W.T., wins minor appeal victory CBC.ca22:08 7-May-25

Appointment of Municipal Administrator in Enterprise Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:02 7-May-25

Rebecca Alty's election encouraging, say Northern leaders NNSL Media20:41 7-May-25

Intergovernmental Meeting between Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:58 7-May-25

GNWT should cover harassed nurse's legal fees, says integrity commissioner NNSL Media17:58 7-May-25

Housing NWT Adjusts Market Rental Rates for Sustainable and Equitable Housing Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:57 7-May-25

Gwich'in Council International Reproaches USA for Undermining Cooperation on Arctic Challenges High North News11:34 7-May-25

Task force a priority as Dene Nation public safety forum on drug crisis gets underway CBC.ca09:05 7-May-25

N.W.T. gov't setting up transitional housing near Yellowknife CBC.ca01:08 7-May-25

GNWT launches new transitional housing initiative in Yellowknife Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)00:48 7-May-25

'Don't give up on yourself or your family': Yellowknife marks Red Dress Day with march for… CBC.ca23:26 6-May-25

Emergency Department Coverage at Stanton Territorial Hospital and Support for Physicians Across the NWT Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)22:46 6-May-25

'Territorial trade zone' considered by Canada's northern premiers Yukon News22:23 6-May-25

2 Alberta men facing firearm, drug charges in Norman Wells, N.W.T. CBC.ca21:44 6-May-25

Submit applications for Early Years Community Program Funding Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)20:44 6-May-25

Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine wins environmental award for solar plant Mining.com19:12 6-May-25

N.W.T.'s top doctor on measles risk, and being 'a victim of our own success' as vaccination… CBC.ca19:01 6-May-25

NWT Alert Testing and Emergency Preparedness Week Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)18:51 6-May-25

Tributes pour in for late Bob Simpson NNSL Media18:31 6-May-25

Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine wins award for solar plant The Northern Miner17:14 6-May-25

Intergovernmental Meeting between Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)14:47 6-May-25

Lack of rent control in N.W.T. to be reassessed this year, minister says CBC.ca09:11 6-May-25

Here's why Ottawa still covers most of the N.W.T.'s annual budget CBC.ca09:11 6-May-25

Power outages reported in some N.W.T. communities CBC.ca00:42 6-May-25

Former N.W.T. teacher denies abusing boys CBC.ca00:32 6-May-25

On Red Dress Day, Northern premiers pledge $75,000 for national Truth and Reconciliation centre NNSL Media23:32 5-May-25

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 6-12 Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:39 5-May-25

GNWT Ministers Address Public Service Modernization and Health System Renewal Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:39 5-May-25

Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)20:38 5-May-25

Ben Hendriksen appointed Yellowknife mayor for remaining 1.5-year term CBC.ca20:28 5-May-25

After four years of effort, Book of Hope published NNSL Media19:48 5-May-25

Minister Lucy Kuptana addresses injustices faced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals on Red Dress… Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)16:33 5-May-25

2 Yellowknife city councillors want to be city's next mayor CBC.ca16:04 5-May-25

2 Yellowknife schools close from measles exposure CBC.ca14:43 5-May-25

N.W.T. MLA touring Sahtú this week with Food Banks Canada and Nutrition North Yahoo! UK & Ireland09:10 5-May-25

Northerners come together to honour victims of Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival attack CBC.ca20:59 3-May-25

N.W.T. leaders, health officials look to protect youth amid ongoing drug crisis CBC.ca00:06 3-May-25

Yellowknife businessman pleads guilty to fraud Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:20 2-May-25

Forget Starlink. Indigenous Innovation Is Canada’s Best Bet for Rural Internet. Macleans.ca15:49 2-May-25

N.W.T. doctors say pay hike for locum physicians a good start Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:19 2-May-25

Habitat for Humanity N.W.T. starts work on 4 new units — its biggest build yet in Yellowknife Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:17 1-May-25

Premier R.J. Simpson offers condolences on the passing of Bob Simpson Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)21:46 1-May-25

Communication disruption affecting 911, phones, internet in Inuvik, say RCMP CBC.ca18:05 1-May-25

NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)17:41 1-May-25

Volunteers join battle to protect Norfolk wildlife from invasive pond weed Eastern Daily Press, Norfolk13:29 1-May-25

'It's going to hit people really hard': Housing N.W.T. hiking rent by hundreds of dollars for… CBC.ca09:07 1-May-25

Man describes alleged sexual assault at trial of former N.W.T. teacher and coach Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:47 1-May-25

N.W.T. health authority bumps pay for locum physicians in response to staffing crisis Yahoo! UK & Ireland01:25 1-May-25

Hospital in Hay River, N.W.T., has no doctor on site this week CBC.ca22:48 30-Apr-25

Seeking Nominations for Regional Wellness Councils Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)20:27 30-Apr-25

N.W.T. health authority says closing Stanton's emergency room is 'not an option' CBC.ca18:35 30-Apr-25

School gym ready to use again after renovations in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. CBC.ca00:26 30-Apr-25

Management board urges hunters to watch for parasites in harvested caribou CBC.ca22:54 29-Apr-25

Take a Kid Trapping funding is now available Government of Northwest Territories (Press Release)20:21 29-Apr-25

Liberal Rebecca Alty 'really looking forward' to representing N.W.T. in Ottawa CBC.ca19:30 29-Apr-25

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Latest news on the Northwest Territories, one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the largest of Canada's three territories and spans over 1.3 million square kilometres, making it larger than any US state or any country in Europe. The geography of the Northwest Territories is dominated by the Canadian Shield, a vast rocky plateau dotted with lakes and forests. The territory is also home to the Mackenzie Mountains, the largest mountain range in Canada, as well as the Arctic tundra in the far north. The capital of the Northwest Territories is Yellowknife, located on the northern shore of Great Slave Lake.

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