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The dream of a polytechnic university: a reality check

The dream of a polytechnic university: a reality check

GNWT cabinet refused to admit the community school system was failing to prepare students for higher education
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17.1 per cent of NWT residents estimated to be living in poverty as of 2022

17.1 per cent of NWT residents estimated to be living in poverty as of 2022

An estimated 17.1 per cent of NWT residents were living in poverty as of 2022, according to a new Northern Market Basket Measure report from Statistics Canada.
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Fire bans go into effect all over NWT

Fire bans go into effect all over NWT

If you're planning on heading out to a territorial park over the next couple of weeks, you won't be able to enjoy a campfire at all. The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment has announced bans on open fires at several of its parks.
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Residents of Pond Inlet advised to stay away from fuel spill

Residents of Pond Inlet advised to stay away from fuel spill

Most of fuel suspected to have leaked into the ocean
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QUIZ: The longest day of the year

QUIZ: The longest day of the year

June 20 marks the longest day of the year and the start of the summer season
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Four NWT businesses receive nearly $100,000 through Indigenous Tourism Fund

Four NWT businesses receive nearly $100,000 through Indigenous Tourism Fund

Two businesses in Yellowknife, one in Fort Smith and one in Fort Simpson benefit
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Sahtu youth gather to tackle region's drug and addictions problem

Sahtu youth gather to tackle region's drug and addictions problem

'I’m very encouraged,' MLA says following Tulita workshop
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NWT population rises more than 200 people since April 2023

NWT population rises more than 200 people since April 2023

There were 44,920 people living in the Northwest Territories as of April 1, 2024, according to new data released by Statistics Canada.
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Ontario man facing drug charges after Inuvik cocaine bust

Ontario man facing drug charges after Inuvik cocaine bust

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MP Michael McLeod explains decision to vote against Nutrition North changes

MP Michael McLeod explains decision to vote against Nutrition North changes

NWT MP Michael McLeod voted against the NDP's move to overhaul Nutrition North because "it failed to propose any concrete suggestions to actually improve the program," he said several days after the proposal was struck down. NU MP Lori Idlout originally called for an internal review of the program which she conducted on May 8 before the NDP proposed the motion.
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