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Behchoko RCMP investigating suspicious death

Behchoko RCMP investigating suspicious death

The Behchoko RCMP are investigating a suspicious death that was reported to police early on Tuesday morning.
“Very concerning” - ice-free summers by 2030s could mean dramatic changes for Arctic

“Very concerning” - ice-free summers by 2030s could mean dramatic changes for Arctic

Northerners should be preparing for a dramatically different world within the coming decade, warn climate scientists, after a recent study concluded the Arctic summers could be ice free by the 2030s.
Telus customers in Fort Providence unable to call RCMP

Telus customers in Fort Providence unable to call RCMP

Telus Mobility customers in Fort Providence are currently experiencing difficulties when attempting to call the local RCMP line, 699-1111.
RCMP respond to 404 calls between Friday night and Monday morning

RCMP respond to 404 calls between Friday night and Monday morning

The RCMP received a total of 404 calls in the NWT over the weekend, including two assaults with a weapon and 21 reports of impaired driving, which resulted in five individuals being charged.
OPPORTUNITIES NORTH: Assessing Aurora College, College Nordique and Dechinta

OPPORTUNITIES NORTH: Assessing Aurora College, College Nordique and Dechinta

Eighty-three students graduated from Aurora College in 2021-22, four fewer than the 87 grads from a year earlier.
Family egg-picking trips a source of ‘calm’ for Pond Inlet’s Nadia Ootoovak

Family egg-picking trips a source of ‘calm’ for Pond Inlet’s Nadia Ootoovak

Nadia Ootoovak has been spending time on the land with her family for as long as she can remember.
Safety concerns force Birchwood Coffee K’o to shut down ‘pay-it-forward’ program

Safety concerns force Birchwood Coffee K’o to shut down ‘pay-it-forward’ program

Birchwood Coffee has decided to end its Pay-it-Forward donation program, which allowed customers to donate money towards feeding the homeless. The main reason is due to safety concerns, according to Jawah Scott, the store’s owner.
Iglulik’s Arctic Fresh Projects awarded contract for Aqqusariaq treatment centre in Iqaluit

Iglulik’s Arctic Fresh Projects awarded contract for Aqqusariaq treatment centre in Iqaluit

Iglulik’s Arctic Fresh Projects has been awarded the contract to build the 24-bed trauma and addictions treatment facility set to open in Iqaluit in 2025.
OPPORTUNITIES NORTH: Funding increases for Nunavut Arctic College

OPPORTUNITIES NORTH: Funding increases for Nunavut Arctic College

Nunavut Arctic College will receive $40.3 million in funding from the Government of Nunavut in 2023-24, an increase from $38 million the previous year.
GN’s Civil Forfeiture Office still seeking new director

GN’s Civil Forfeiture Office still seeking new director

The Government of Nunavut’s Civil Forfeiture Office is currently operating without a director.