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Inuit organizations praise decision to recommend against Phase 2 expansion at Mary River Mine

Inuit organizations praise decision to recommend against Phase 2 expansion at Mary River Mine

Inuit organizations are praising the Nunavut Impact Review Board’s (NIRB) decision to not recommend Baffinland proceed with the Phase 2 expansion at Mary River Mine in North Baffin, which took place late Friday afternoon last week.
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New Iqaluit 3D printing business optimistic about its future in Nunavut

New Iqaluit 3D printing business optimistic about its future in Nunavut

A new Iqaluit-based 3D printing company is hoping to bring a new manufacturing capacity to the territory with its printers. From reproductions to custom tools and more Apex3D is hoping to create new possibilities for the North.
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NWT expands fourth dose access to 60 and older, immunocompromised 12 and older

NWT expands fourth dose access to 60 and older, immunocompromised 12 and older

A fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is now available to all NWT residents 60 and older, as well as residents 12 and older who are immunocompromised, following recommendations from the territory’s chief public health officer.
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‘An antiquated relic of colonialism’: MLA blasts Health and Social Services minister for ‘condescending, dismissive and belittling’ message in leaked

‘An antiquated relic of colonialism’: MLA blasts Health and Social Services minister for ‘condescending, dismissive and belittling’ message in leaked

The MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh has lashed out at the territory’s minister of Health and Social Services for a “condescending, dismissive and belittling” internal email, saying he will support a motion to have her removed from her portfolio “at the earliest opportunity.”
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‘We cannot be a communist state’ on relocating communities

‘We cannot be a communist state’ on relocating communities

Questions over the long-time viability of NWT communities following major natural disaster events in the Northwest Territories will mostly be left up to municipalities and individuals, GNWT officials said this week.
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Fiddling on ‘Thin Ice’

Fiddling on ‘Thin Ice’

Understanding the behaviour of ice and the cultural stresses and frustrations as well as the happiness it brings may be an underestimated characteristic of your average northerner.
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Precautionary boil advisory issued for Hay River and area

Precautionary boil advisory issued for Hay River and area

The GNWT Department of Health and Social Services is advising that Hay River and surrounding communities should boil water due to recent flooding.
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KFN Chief denied entry at muncipal checkpoint

KFN Chief denied entry at muncipal checkpoint

Chief April Martel of the K’atlodeeche First Nation says she was denied entry to the Town of Hay River on May 13 despite trying to pick up goods and supplies to help clean up her reserve.
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‘Yellowknife people are absolutely tripping over themselves to offer support’: Strength of community on full display during devastating flood

‘Yellowknife people are absolutely tripping over themselves to offer support’: Strength of community on full display during devastating flood

Folks in communities across the Northwest Territories are doing what they can to help support the impacted people of Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation as the current flood situation continues to leave a devastating impact.
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Baffinland Phase 2 not recommended to proceed, says Nunavut Impact Review Board

Baffinland Phase 2 not recommended to proceed, says Nunavut Impact Review Board

The Nunavut Impact Review Board has recommended against Baffinland’s proposed Phase 2 expansion at Mary River Mine in North Baffin.
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