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Foreign workers in N.W.T. say they can't wait much longer for answers, after Nominee Program cuts
A town hall Tuesday, held by Range Lake MLA Kieron Testart and Yellowknife Centre MLA Robert Hawkins, was meant to give the MLAs a better understanding of what people tied to the nominee program are facing, and what they'd like to see from the program in the future.
Population estimates vary for Yellowknife as city council mulls Kam Lake expansion
The estimated population growth in Yellowknife over the last decade varies depending on who you ask — and it could affect how the city makes planning decisions.
Service providers disagree about who should get a subsidy for internet in the North
The CRTC is looking to implement an internet service subsidy in Canada's North but who will be eligible and how much the subsidy will be worth are still being decided.
Mixed feelings in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., about Mackenzie Valley Highway project
People in Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., had the opportunity this week to share their feelings about the proposed Mackenzie Valley Highway project — both good and bad.
Lithium company exploring N.W.T. hopes to refine material in Canada, not China
A lithium exploration company working in the N.W.T. says getting a mine ready for production could be anywhere from six to eight years away – but already, it's evaluating how it would get the material refined and battery ready without relying on China.
Yellowknife mother to open day home after long wait for child care, says it wasn't easy
Courtney Jung is set to open a new day home in Yellowknife with eight spaces next week, but she says the process of getting a licence through the N.W.T. Department of Education, Culture & Employment was "unorganized" and frustrating.
Chair of Aurora College steps down, says gov't didn't provide enough support
Joseph Handley says he often did not see eye-to-eye with the government on many issues, including the college's plans to become a polytechnic university, and its recent decision to close community learning centres.
New boat launch, water treatment facility on horizon for Giant Mine site
Team members with the Giant Mine Remediation Project gave an annual presentation at the City of Yellowknife's governance and priorities meeting on Monday, outlining what can be expected in the near future at the contaminated site.
N.W.T. MLAs to discuss separate collective agreement for nurses
An N.W.T. MLA has brought forward a proposed bill for public discussion that would allow nurses to have their own bargaining unit when negotiating a collective agreement.
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.