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N.W.T. nominee program reopening day brings uncertainty for many
Last year, there were 300 positions open for the nominee program. This year, due to federal cuts, there will be 150 positions open. Sixty of the new application spots will be filled with 2024 applications that came in before the changes to the rules, which leaves 90 openings for 2025.
Cost of Yellowknife's replacement water pipeline balloons again
The estimated cost of replacing a key piece of infrastructure the city of Yellowknife relies on for drinking water has nearly doubled in the span of a year.
Buildings bought for affordable housing development on Yellowknife's auction list over unpaid taxes
Four properties belonging to Range Lake Developments are on the list, with 2023 tax arrears totalling over $100,000. That number makes up just over half of the town's total tax arrears for 2023, including both residential and commercial properties.
NTPC ordered to pay $48K monthly to Naka Power for use of Hay River transmission line
In a few weeks, NTPC will take over as Hay River’s power distributor. When that happens, the power corporation will have to pay an interim rate of $48,500 monthly to Naka Power for use of the Hay River transmission power line.
Cabin Radio, Vista Radio each seek new FM licence at CRTC hearing in Yellowknife
A two-day hearing before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) began Tuesday in Yellowknife, focused on applications to operate a new commercial FM radio station in the city.
Some internal trade barriers help the N.W.T., premier says amid push to drop them
Political leaders in the N.W.T. say the territory supports efforts to remove trade barriers within in Canada, though it may mean the territory has to "give up some things" when it comes to supporting local businesses.
N.W.T. gov't now proposing Indigenous northerners have top priority in new hiring policy
After feedback from residents and MLAs, the N.W.T. government says it's considering giving Indigenous northerners first priority for government jobs.
Transition to more biomass heating in N.W.T. requires better supply chain, advocates say
A gathering of advocates, researchers and government officials in the N.W.T. this week is looking at biomass as a viable alternative to diesel in the territory.
N.W.T., Canada to spend another $10.3M over 5 years for wildfire prevention work
The N.W.T. will see another $10.3 million spent over the next five years to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires across the territory, mostly through supporting FireSmart work.
Some children given flu shots at Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., school without consent, parents say
Some families in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., are upset after they say their children were given flu shots at school, or were pressured to get them, despite a lack of consent from parents.