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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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Dene national chief candidate profile: Paulie Chinna

Dene national chief candidate profile: Paulie Chinna

Former GNWT minister identified 'mental health, addictions, education, infrastructure and the critical importance of treaty rights' as top priorities
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Iqaluit RCMP asking for help in locating owner of large walrus carving

Iqaluit RCMP asking for help in locating owner of large walrus carving

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National Indigenous Peoples Day an opportunity for celebration and reflection in NWT

National Indigenous Peoples Day an opportunity for celebration and reflection in NWT

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, and there are celebrations planned in communities across the NWT. 
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Transitional Solutions gets contract for independent wildfire evacuation review

Transitional Solutions gets contract for independent wildfire evacuation review

Oversight committee of three people will monitor process
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WIldfire continues to grow in Fort Good Hope as more help arrives

WIldfire continues to grow in Fort Good Hope as more help arrives

The situation in Fort Good Hope isn't getting any better as more help arrives to stop the blaze from spreading even more than it already has.
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There be Moniegold in that there dump

There be Moniegold in that there dump

At the dump a few days ago, I found a sealed and pristine container of Moniegold chewy tamarind candy. You can find money at the dump, and you can find gold and now you can even find Moniegold there.
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Giant Mine Remediation Project in some shaky waters with boat owners

Giant Mine Remediation Project in some shaky waters with boat owners

The Giant Mine Remediation Project hosted what they called a public information session on June 11.
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