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Renovations progressing to convert Northern Lites Motel into affordable housing

Renovations progressing to convert Northern Lites Motel into affordable housing

Rob Warburton bought Northern Lites Motel in July 2022, and he had one overarching idea right after the purchase: shut the motel service down and turn it into affordable housing.
Gallery of the Midnight Sun owner preparing for retirement; no offers on business since December

Gallery of the Midnight Sun owner preparing for retirement; no offers on business since December

The Gallery of the Midnight Sun, a tourism hotspot in Old Town, has been listed for sale since December 2022.
New owners take over Canadian Tire

New owners take over Canadian Tire

New owners of Canadian Tire arrived in Yellowknife last Tuesday from Ontario.
NWT Chamber of Commerce: Diavik digs deep to reward workers who stay on until closure

NWT Chamber of Commerce: Diavik digs deep to reward workers who stay on until closure

As the sparkle from diamond revenues begins to dim in the NWT, with the reality of mine closures looming in coming years, opportunities need to exist to ensure the critical mineral sector can ramp up with ease.
Blachford Lake Lodge suddenly closes its doors

Blachford Lake Lodge suddenly closes its doors

Blachford Lake Lodge, a popular hospitality outlet for tourists, has suddenly closed down. The lodge’s website, Facebook page, and Instagram profile were all down when Yellowknifer checked on Wednesday.
New Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce president addresses pandemic recovery and labour shortages

New Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce president addresses pandemic recovery and labour shortages

Adrian Bell, the newly appointed president of the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, addressed how he plans to help businesses recover post-pandemic.
Brewing a Northern specialty

Brewing a Northern specialty

Javaroma opens fourth location in Yk
Sundog business park signals economic growth for Hay River

Sundog business park signals economic growth for Hay River

The Town of Hay River is en route to positioning itself as a hub of economic development after receiving an infusion of cash that will help advance its Sundog business park.
Tour operator captains his own ship

Tour operator captains his own ship

Jake Olson, owner of Arctic Duchess Adventures, is calling all crafters and artists.
Australia’s Burgundy Diamond Mines poised to acquire Ekati for $186 million

Australia’s Burgundy Diamond Mines poised to acquire Ekati for $186 million

Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. has announced its intention to purchase the NWT’s Ekati diamond mine from Arctic Canadian Diamond Company for approximately $186 million.