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Salvation Army makes plea for toys, kettle volunteers

Salvation Army makes plea for toys, kettle volunteers

The Salvation Army is still in need of toys and people willing to volunteer for fundraising kettle drive shifts.
Canadian premiers call for first ministers meeting on healthcare in new year

Canadian premiers call for first ministers meeting on healthcare in new year

On Dec. 9, Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok joined 11 other provincial and territorial premiers in calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold a first minister’s meeting on health in early 2023.
Yellowknifers awarded for creating accessibility for persons with disabilities

Yellowknifers awarded for creating accessibility for persons with disabilities

Those who have worked toward creating accessibility for persons with disabilities were honoured with awards on Dec. 2.
EDITORIAL: Does Canada really need provinces anymore?

EDITORIAL: Does Canada really need provinces anymore?

Last week we witnessed Alberta’s government attempt to take credit for the Arctic Winter Games removing its vaccine mandate.
Arctic Inspiration Prize finalists announced

Arctic Inspiration Prize finalists announced

There are eight finalists for the 2022 Arctic Inspiration Prize.
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation defending child care law in Supreme Court today

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation defending child care law in Supreme Court today

Lawyers for the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and other Inuit and Indigenous governments are making their arguments today before the Supreme Court to maintain their right to jurisdiction over family services, with the GNWT joining Quebec as an intervener in questioning the law.
Produce shortages confront Yellowknifers at some grocery stores

Produce shortages confront Yellowknifers at some grocery stores

Yellowknife Independent Grocers have been experiencing shortages of produce lately.
Inuvik Drum News Briefs Dec 8 2022

Inuvik Drum News Briefs Dec 8 2022

Inuvik Community Corporation election underway
City budget for 2023 finalized with proposed 4.37 per cent tax increase

City budget for 2023 finalized with proposed 4.37 per cent tax increase

The City of Yellowknife’s budget is all set for 2023 with the property tax increase whittled down to 4.37 per cent for both residential and commercial properties.
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation slams GNWT over legal challenge against child care law

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation slams GNWT over legal challenge against child care law

The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation has publicly chastised the territorial government and Premier Caroline Cochrane, accusing the GNWT of reversing its stance on a homegrown child care law that the IRC passed just over a year ago .