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Campaigning for NWT election off and running

Campaigning for NWT election off and running

You’ve no doubt seen the campaign signs up around town. They’re hard to miss as you drive along Franklin Avenue, Old Airport Road and some residences.
Occupancy of Nordic Arms apartments begins

Occupancy of Nordic Arms apartments begins

Tenants have started to move into the Nordic Arms apartment building in Yellowknife, with the process expected to be completed by October 2023, according to Housing NWT.
Ski Club hosts Northern Market

Ski Club hosts Northern Market

The Northern Market took over the Yellowknife Ski Club last Saturday, drawing close to 20 vendors and many Yellowknifers who were seeking creative gift ideas or a little something for themselves.
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake detected Northwest of Aklavik

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake detected Northwest of Aklavik

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake has been detected Northwest of Aklavik, just across the border with Yukon.
UNW Local 21 members vote again for strike action in Hay River

UNW Local 21 members vote again for strike action in Hay River

Members of Union of Northern Workers (UNW) Local 21 in Hay River working with the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) have once again voted to give its bargaining team a strike mandate.
Hepatitis risk from two Edmonton Airport restaurants: chief public health officer

Hepatitis risk from two Edmonton Airport restaurants: chief public health officer

A food handler working at two Edmonton International Airport restaurants has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, prompting an advisory for NWT travellers who consumed food or drink from those restaurants earlier this month.
Two NWT teachers honoured with 2023 Prime Minister’s Awards

Two NWT teachers honoured with 2023 Prime Minister’s Awards

Two NWT teachers have been recognized for their service with Canada’s highest honour.
Sanikiluaq’s new ATV bridge is the latest sign of progress in ‘a community that felt left out’

Sanikiluaq’s new ATV bridge is the latest sign of progress in ‘a community that felt left out’

Sanikiluaq’s new bridge for all-terrain vehicles will connect residents to their traditional hunting and fishing grounds, and it will benefit the small island community in more ways than that.
Beer limit effects still to be seen

Beer limit effects still to be seen

Rankin Inlet holds final council meeting of previous term
Masks once again mandatory in all Nunavut health facilities

Masks once again mandatory in all Nunavut health facilities

As of October 17 th , 2023, the use of masks will now be mandatory in all public health facilities in Nunavut according to the Department of Health. This advisory also includes all Elders facilities and the Akausisarvik Mental Health Treatment Centre in Iqaluit.