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Inuvik gave the World Famous C.B. — formerly Cheeseburger — a warm northern welcome July 15 as Totally Arctic Wrestling held its first of a double-header at Ingamo Hall. Joining the honoured guest were Inuvik droogs Deztro the Eskimofo, Blu Wilder and the Nolarbear to dazzle the crowd with a bit of the old ultra-violence. The action continued the following night in Tuktoykatuk for the hamlet’s first wrestling show ever. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

As the Arctic coast celebrates the 20th anniversary of World Oceans Day July 8, a long-time marine safety researcher is cautioning boaters that the basic Transport Canada guidelines aren’t enough for the North.

The Canada Council for the Arts wants northerners to know — if you have art that needs financial support, they will provide it.

Two territorial parks in the Yellowknife area no longer have fire bans in place, according to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).

A planned early childhood education centre in Fort Resolution is getting a funding boost from the mining industry.

Yellowknife’s mayor will seek a second term in office this fall.

There may soon be be no more deputy Grand Chiefs of the Gwich’in Tribal Council.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is conducting a review of its response to the Covid-19 pandemic and is inviting territorial residents to provide feedback through an online survey.

I often joke that I have the luck of an Englishman, usually right before some unforeseen disaster occurs.

Communities across the NWT are facing health service reductions thanks to the territory’s ongoing healthcare staffing shortage — and more service reductions may be on the way.