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Opening a new world with words at the Yellowknife Literacy Outreach Centre

Opening a new world with words at the Yellowknife Literacy Outreach Centre

Yellowknife Literacy Outreach Centre programs help students to learn about themselves and their place in society, says coordinator Xiaoyi Yan.
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University of Lethbridge cancels ‘wokeism’ lecture by former NWT civil servant

University of Lethbridge cancels ‘wokeism’ lecture by former NWT civil servant

Frances Widdowson, who sparked controversy while working as a senior policy analyst for the GNWT in the 1990s, had her Feb. 1 lecture on “wokeism” cancelled at the University of Lethbridge campus.
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Council approves plan for infill housing despite opposition from residents

Council approves plan for infill housing despite opposition from residents

Residents adjacent to undeveloped land failed to prevent the municipality from choosing to move ahead with plans to develop residences in their area.
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Rebates on electric vehicles resume in NWT

Rebates on electric vehicles resume in NWT

With government funding restored, the Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) has resumed offering rebates for electric vehicle purchases.
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Norn’s lawyer says video evidence should clear his client of assault charge

Norn’s lawyer says video evidence should clear his client of assault charge

Steve Norn, former MLA for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh and police officer, made an appearance in territorial court Tuesday morning related to an assault charge.
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Certified life-coach shares practices to keep relationships healthy

Certified life-coach shares practices to keep relationships healthy

Sara Aloimonos, certified life-coach and owner of local life-coaching business Monarch Coaching, discusses relationships, how to communicate in a healthy way, and how to set boundaries with other people.
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Driver of stolen vehicle sought after wild night of break-ins

Driver of stolen vehicle sought after wild night of break-ins

RCMP responded to a vehicle theft and multiple break and enters overnight Wednesday and into the early hours of Thursday morning. The driver of the stolen vehicle was still at large as of Thursday morning.
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Trudeau promotes accelerated development of critical metals

Trudeau promotes accelerated development of critical metals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toured Vital Metals’ rare earth processing facility in Saskatoon on Jan. 16.
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City workers in position to go on strike in February after ‘overwhelming majority’ vote in favour

City workers in position to go on strike in February after ‘overwhelming majority’ vote in favour

City workers who are members of the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have voted to go on strike.
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Surviving frigid waters when a snowmobile goes through the ice

Surviving frigid waters when a snowmobile goes through the ice

On International Snowmobile Safety Week, Yellowknife Fire Chief Nelson Johnson shared his insights on ice safety, the common causes of accidents and what you can do to avoid them.
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