TOPIC: NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
In depth
Study finds northern prisons lack abortion and contraception policies
Northern governments say all inmates have the opportunity to access reproductive health services, but some researchers and advocates say clearer policies are needed to reduce barriers.
Spike in flu cases in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., prompts public health advisory
A public health advisory Thursday warned about influenza A and B in the N.W.T.'s Dehcho region, noting that 14 out of 20 confirmed cases in the territory over the past week were in the Dehcho — which, until now, had only had two cases reported this season.
Tłı̨chǫ Government still developing N.W.T.'s Whatı̀ Falls for tourists, no timeline on opening
The Tłı̨chǫ Government is working to open a day-use area first with the possibility of a campground to share the beauty of the Whatı̀ Falls and bring economic opportunity for the community.
Federal government ends MMIWG funding to northern prosecution offices
The $23.5 million was initially allocated in the federal government's 2021 budget, and was slated to last for three years. An email obtained by CBC News shows that it's leaving a 25 per cent hole in the PPSC's budget in Nunavut alone.
Unseasonably mild weather wreaking havoc on N.W.T. winter roads
Over the past five days, temperatures across the N.W.T. have been an average of 14 degrees warmer than seasonal norms, according to Environment Canada scientist Christy Climenhaga, and many communities have seen temperatures above freezing.
N.W.T. man to serve remainder of youth murder sentence in federal penitentiary
A Fort Smith, N.W.T., man serving a youth sentence for murder will spend the remaining years of his sentence in an adult federal penitentiary.
Closing arguments delivered in assault trial of former Yellowknife city councillor
A trial over sexual assault and assault allegations against a former Yellowknife city councillor is wrapping up after nearly two weeks of testimony.
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.
Pause in N.W.T. nominee program creates stress and uncertainty for businesses, employees
Businesses and community groups are concerned about the impact a pause in the territorial nominee program could have across the Northwest Territories this year.
Aurora College to cut upgrading programs in N.W.T. communities, dozens of jobs
Aurora College plans to shut down its 19 community learning centres in the N.W.T. by June 30 and rethink how it offers academic upgrading.
Incident at Ptarmigan Inn in Hay River, N.W.T., resolved, but RCMP says suspect 'remains at large'
An RCMP spokesperson said that it had sent its crisis negotiators to the scene in Hay River, N.W.T., and that no injuries had been reported.
Fort Smith, N.W.T., mother says husband's love persists, 1 year after crash that killed him and 5 others
It’s been one year since a Northwestern Air Lease plane crashed near the airport in Fort Smith, N.W.T., shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of six Fort Smith residents.
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.
N.W.T. health authority sending nurse to Jean Marie River amid widespread illness
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority says no respiratory outbreaks have officially been declared in Jean Marie River, but it's monitoring the health situation in the small community.
Former Yellowknife city councillor testifies at his assault trial
Testifying at his trial on Tuesday, former Yellowknife city councillor Robin Williams denied all of the accusations of assault and sexual assault, and presented his own account of the incidents in question.
Dog sled blanket exhibit blends artistry and tradition at Fort Smith, N.W.T., museum
The Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre in Fort Smith is hosting a new exhibit on dog sled blankets that blends artistry and tradition. "Tāpis: A Love Letter to Our Dog Kin" showcases nine blankets made by Indigenous artists.
Go Public
Decades after getting a child-care bursary from Ontario, this woman was told to pay it back
Jennifer Craft got a $1,245 bursary from the Ontario government to help cover child-care costs while she was in nursing school back in 1996. But the province recently sent a collection agency to get the money back — claiming she failed to file the correct paperwork some 30 years ago.
Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says
Jean Marie River Chief Melanie Menacho said she and other community members don’t know yet what illness is going around, but it's spread to "about half" of households in the community of around 70 people in only two weeks.
Defence questions woman during assault trial of former Yellowknife city councillor
A woman who says a former Yellowknife city councillor assaulted her multiple times was questioned by his lawyer on Friday.
In Depth
Brace for impact: Northern leaders get ready to deal with Trump's threatened tariffs
Canada does $1.3 trillion worth of two-way trade every year with the United States. That's why business and political leaders alike in this country are scrambling to try to talk the Trump administration, which takes office Monday, into backing off.
Landfill fire expected to take 3 weeks to extinguish, has cost Yellowknife $80K so far
Yellowknife's deputy mayor, Garett Cochrane, said that although hotspots happen “quite often,” the city has never dealt with a subsurface fire before. The city said the fire it's 7,000 square metres in size, which is about 10 per cent of the landfill cell it's in.
N.W.T. school boards hit by massive data breach, territory confirms
The territory says records stored in a cloud software program called PowerSchool — including names, addresses, contact information and medical information — was accessed without permission.
Resident says Yellowknife is a hostile city for those with disabilities
When an ongoing health condition was compounded with a more serious injury, a Yellowknife resident says she realized just how inaccessible the city is for those with disabilities.
Internet customers in North to receive subsidy, CRTC says
Canada's telecommunications regulator says internet customers will receive a subsidy aimed at making service more affordable in the North. Northwestel customers will also be credited on their bill after prolonged outages.
Q+A
NTPC says it's preparing to bring Taltson hydro online; addresses outages
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation is preparing to return the Taltson hydro facility northeast of Fort Smith, N.W.T., to commercial service in the coming weeks as a nearly two-year overhaul of the facility nears completion.