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Yellowknife businesses hailed for learning to adapt and overcome

Yellowknife businesses hailed for learning to adapt and overcome

In recognition of the obstacles local businesses have faced in the last year, the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2021 Business Resilience Awards on Oct. 20.
NWT cannabis vendors can now get permission to sell online

NWT cannabis vendors can now get permission to sell online

All eligible cannabis vendors can now operate an online store to serve NWT customers, the Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) announced on Oct. 18.
City’s Indoor Space Improvement Grant to help businesses with cost burden during pandemic

City’s Indoor Space Improvement Grant to help businesses with cost burden during pandemic

The City of Yellowknife’s new Indoor Space Improvement Grant is meant to offset costs for businesses during the pandemic, and will go towards ongoing space improvements and related expenses to comply with the guidelines from the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer.
Yellowknife pub pleads not guilty to public health charge, trial date to be set Nov. 17

Yellowknife pub pleads not guilty to public health charge, trial date to be set Nov. 17

A lawyer defending a Yellowknife pub against a public health violation ticket entered a not guilty plea in court Oct. 20.
Labour views: Close the digital divide in Canada

Labour views: Close the digital divide in Canada

More than a year ago, we found ourselves facing still unfamiliar routines: health restrictions limiting in-person gatherings. Many across Canada, and the globe, must turn to the virtual world, it is a necessity. We all depend on the internet for connectivity at work, school, and home, this has become the safest (and in many circumstances) the only option during the pandemic. But for the North?
Keep vehicles secure after numerous reports of auto theft, RCMP advise

Keep vehicles secure after numerous reports of auto theft, RCMP advise

Yellowknife RCMP are warning the public to secure their vehicles after receiving nearly a dozen reports of auto theft.
New Covid-19 at-home student screening pilot program introduced

New Covid-19 at-home student screening pilot program introduced

A new Covid-19 at-home student screening program is now available for NWT residents.
Construction boom fuels economic growth in Northwest Territories

Construction boom fuels economic growth in Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories economy will rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic this year thanks to widespread vaccinations and a booming construction industry, according to the Business Development Bank of Canada’s (BDC) chief economist.
Ruling to dismiss criminal charges because Crown lawyer missed flight quashed on appeal

Ruling to dismiss criminal charges because Crown lawyer missed flight quashed on appeal

Judge says missed flights ‘not taken lightly’ but ‘to err is profoundly human”
First responders still swamped by unnecessary calls, City of Yellowknife says

First responders still swamped by unnecessary calls, City of Yellowknife says

There are still too many Yellowknifers calling the fire department who aren’t in need of emergency services, according to the City of Yellowknife.