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New day home gives hope to Inuvik’s young adults

New day home gives hope to Inuvik’s young adults

A scathing audit of NWT addictions services last month called the GNWT to account for not ensuring culturally safe addictions treatment for Indigenous patients seeking recovery.
Patterson steps down as Nunavut’s top doc; Sean Wachtel named as replacement

Patterson steps down as Nunavut’s top doc; Sean Wachtel named as replacement

The Government of Nunavut announced the territory’s newest chief public health officer (CPHO) Dr. Sean Wachtel on Monday.
Yellowknife Transit prepares to alter bus routes, service intervals

Yellowknife Transit prepares to alter bus routes, service intervals

Residents and city representatives gathered on Nov. 17 to discuss proposed changes to Yellowknife Transit due to take effect in fall of 2023.
Inuvik Drum Youths of the Week: Zienna Allan and Bathany Kaglik

Inuvik Drum Youths of the Week: Zienna Allan and Bathany Kaglik

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Saturday morning explosion rocks Hay River (updated at 3:15 p.m.)

Saturday morning explosion rocks Hay River (updated at 3:15 p.m.)

Hay River was rocked by an explosion on Saturday morning
16-year-old facing 13 charges following vandalism spree in Yellowknife

16-year-old facing 13 charges following vandalism spree in Yellowknife

Yellowknife RCMP have made an arrest following several instances of damage to vehicles in the Borden Dr. area.
City to team up with contractors to clean up snow

City to team up with contractors to clean up snow

So about that snow that’s been making everyone’s life seemingly miserable over the last 24 to 48 hours? There’s now a team effort in place to try and make a dent in that.
City changes look of municipal enforcement vehicles

City changes look of municipal enforcement vehicles

You’ll no longer have to wonder whether there’s an unmarked bylaw vehicle anywhere on city streets.
EDITORIAL: Patience is key to addictions recovery

EDITORIAL: Patience is key to addictions recovery

I was comforted to hear Hope House co-founder Peggy Day remark that the day-home service is open to people who are slightly intoxicated — just not people who are falling over drunk or picking fights while drunk.
Iqaluit RCMP looking for vehicle theft suspects

Iqaluit RCMP looking for vehicle theft suspects

Iqaluit RCMP reported a stolen vehicle crashed near the intersection of Niqaungusiariaq and Road to Nowhere on Nov. 18.