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EDITORIAL: Charging arrears defeats the entire purpose of Housing NWT

EDITORIAL: Charging arrears defeats the entire purpose of Housing NWT

Last week, a motion directing Housing NWT to forgive arrears for Elders and residential school survivors passed in the legislature. This followed an announcement by two housing advocates to do the same for all Indigenous persons living under Housing NWT and the declaration of a state of emergency in the territory.
Zacharias Kunuk recipient of annual Commissioner Arts Award

Zacharias Kunuk recipient of annual Commissioner Arts Award

Iglulik filmmaker highlights newest project, Wrong Husband
Fort McPherson RCMP seize 79 bags of crack cocaine in drug bust

Fort McPherson RCMP seize 79 bags of crack cocaine in drug bust

A man is facing two drug charges after Fort McPherson RCMP caught him in a vehicle with crack cocaine and OxyContin.
Man drives Tesla to Arctic Ocean in dead of winter

Man drives Tesla to Arctic Ocean in dead of winter

Naysayers of the electronic vehicle revolution insist the new technology cannot function in Arctic winters.
Old Sanikiluaq health centre burns down

Old Sanikiluaq health centre burns down

Fire considered to be not suspicious by RCMP
Inuvik Drum News Briefs March 16 2023

Inuvik Drum News Briefs March 16 2023

Biden administration blocks and approves oil projects in Alaska
Transport minister pledges to close passenger compensation loophole used by airlines

Transport minister pledges to close passenger compensation loophole used by airlines

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said Tuesday the federal government will close a loophole that allows airlines to deny customers compensation for cancelled flights.
Tax deductions available for Northerners

Tax deductions available for Northerners

It’s no secret life in the North is expensive, but there are a number of tax breaks for Northerners that can reduce the burden on households.
Fort Smith mother of six receives award for upgrading education

Fort Smith mother of six receives award for upgrading education

Cayla Gillis earns Canada Post 2022 Award for Indigenous Students
Inuvik Drum Community Art Showcase: Traditional Clothes, by the Mangilaluk School Grade 2 class

Inuvik Drum Community Art Showcase: Traditional Clothes, by the Mangilaluk School Grade 2 class

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