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EDITORIAL: Inuvik needs to think like a tourism town if it wants to be one

EDITORIAL: Inuvik needs to think like a tourism town if it wants to be one

As Canada Day is the one and only day where you are able to enjoy a cold beer on a hot day on a patio in Inuvik, I made sure to stop by the Inuvik Legion McInnes Branch 220 for their beer garden.
Large low-flying plane all for science, says town

Large low-flying plane all for science, says town

If you see a big orange plane flying lower to the ground than you would normally expect, don’t worry. It’s all in the name of science.
Tsiigehtchic’s first high school graduate among 280 achievers in the NWT’s class of 2023

Tsiigehtchic’s first high school graduate among 280 achievers in the NWT’s class of 2023

Chief Paul Niditchie School is celebrating a milestone this year.
Aspen Apartments conversion into affordable housing expected to be complete within two years

Aspen Apartments conversion into affordable housing expected to be complete within two years

Thirty-six affordable housing units are expected to be created in Yellowknife with a total of $7.9 million in government funding announced on June 30.
From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

From telecoms to grocers, competition concerns keep bubbling up in federal politics

As Canadians grow more concerned about rising inflation, competition across different sectors of the economy has become a “kitchen-table issue” at a time when the federal government is reviewing its competition law.
’Open for business:’ Top NWT Mountie says Indigenous recruitment a priority

’Open for business:’ Top NWT Mountie says Indigenous recruitment a priority

The head of the RCMP in the Northwest Territories says one of his top priorities is recruiting more Indigenous members and staff.
Garth and Linda Carman turn garage into a shelter for cats during wildfire

Garth and Linda Carman turn garage into a shelter for cats during wildfire

As Garth and Linda Carman were leaving their Hay River home due to an encroaching wildfire last month, they were faced with a hairy animal welfare issue: what to do with almost a dozen cats.
Nunavut Day celebrations coming to communities across the territory

Nunavut Day celebrations coming to communities across the territory

Nunavut Day is special for Cambridge Bay’s Jamie Taipana.
Wekweeti residents return home as wildfire under control

Wekweeti residents return home as wildfire under control

Residents of Wekweeti are returning home after the territories’ wildfire agency decided a wildfire burning near the community is now under control.
Toronto visit a home run for RPAN youth leaders

Toronto visit a home run for RPAN youth leaders

A group of 20 young people recently visited Toronto to improve their skills as summer camp youth leaders, attend a Blue Jays game and to see the sights.