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National Child Day celebrates and safeguards children’s rights in Canada

National Child Day celebrates and safeguards children’s rights in Canada

Every child matters.
At 7.1 per cent, Yellowknife inflation eclipses national average

At 7.1 per cent, Yellowknife inflation eclipses national average

Inflation in Yellowknife rose by 7.1 per cent in October compared to a year earlier, fresh data from Statistics Canada revealed on Wednesday.
Carfentanil detected in Hay River

Carfentanil detected in Hay River

The chief public health officer has issued a public health advisory following the deadly drug carfentanil being identified in Hay River.
Early pandemic sees largest recorded drop in number of new marriages: StatCan data

Early pandemic sees largest recorded drop in number of new marriages: StatCan data

Statistics Canada says Covid-19 disruptions are likely behind a historic drop in the number of marriages registered during the earliest days of the pandemic.
Iqaluit deep-sea port expected to be operational for 2023 resupply season

Iqaluit deep-sea port expected to be operational for 2023 resupply season

Iqaluit’s deep sea port is expected to be operational for the 2023 resupply season, announced the Government of Nunavut on Nov. 14.
RCMP charge Ontario man with drug trafficking after seizing 197 grams of crack-cocaine

RCMP charge Ontario man with drug trafficking after seizing 197 grams of crack-cocaine

Yellowknife RCMP confiscated 197 grams of crack-cocaine, a loaded semi-automatic handgun, material used to produce crack-cocaine and $3,400 cash during an investigation last week.
Yellowknife veteran recalls tour of Germany in the 1950s

Yellowknife veteran recalls tour of Germany in the 1950s

In an interview with Yellowknifer, Joe Ouellette, the eldest veteran in Yellowknife, reflects on his military career as an anti-tank gunner.
National Indigenous Veterans Day service held at Lakeview Cemetery

National Indigenous Veterans Day service held at Lakeview Cemetery

Under softly falling evening snow, a gathering of people huddled in the peaceful surroundings of Lakeview Cemetery on Tuesday evening to honour the sacrifice made by Indigenous people during times of conflict.
EDITORIAL: War in Ukraine brings Remembrance Day closer to home

EDITORIAL: War in Ukraine brings Remembrance Day closer to home

Every year we gather to hold a moment of silence for the fallen, but we have not been this close to the reason for Remembrance Day in nearly a century.
Legislative clerk Tim Mercer set to retire

Legislative clerk Tim Mercer set to retire

The clerk of the legislative assembly is preparing to leave the role in the coming months.