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Facebook hack compromises millions of accounts

Facebook says it is taking steps to fix a security problem that has affected nearly 50 million user accounts. The company says hackers exploited its...

Homelessness, food insecurity on the rise in the territory, says NWT Poverty Update

The main conditions of poverty have worsened since the territorial government released an action plan aimed at tackling them three years ago, says anti-poverty coalition...

Territorial government seeks contractor to develop homelessness strategic plan

The territorial government has announced a call for proposals leading to the development of a Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Homelessness Strategic Plan.  A...

Joint sobering centre and day shelter officially opens downtown

Yellowknife's new joint sobering centre and day shelter officially opened this morning. The newly renovated building is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The...

Dene Nahjo kicks off third annual Urban Hide Tanning camp

Urban hide tanning camp an opportunity to reconnect with culture Today is the opening of Dene Nahjo's third Urban Hide Tanning camp at Somba K'e...

Aquatic Centre open house to be held this week

The Aquatic Centre Advisory Committee (ACAC) is holding an open house this week. The open house will be held this Thursday, September 20 from 6:00 p.m....

Barren Ground Coffee adds Indigenous language labels to bags

A local coffee roaster will now feature labels in Tłı̨chǫ and Inuktitut on their bags. Specialty coffee microroaster, Barren Ground Coffee currently retails in Fort...

Divers retrieve over 10,000 pounds of garbage from Yellowknife lakes in one summer

A Yellowknife man has completed his mission to get ten thousand pounds of garbage out of lakes in and around Yellowknife. Scuba diver Jeremy MacDonald...

Behchoko RCMP launch Red Ribbon campaign

Starting this weekend, Behchoko RCMP will be conducting a Red Ribbon campaign to educate and increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. The campaign...

Yellowknife organizations on display

Yellowknife residents will have a one-stop shop to connect with local organizations Wednesday night. The 6th annual Community Showcase Night will run from 6...

Child and Youth Care Counsellors heading to Tłı̨chǫ, Dehcho

Youth in two small communities in the Yellowknife area are getting more resources tailored for their mental health. The Government of the Northwest Territories...

Staff shortage leads to swimming lesson cuts

A lack of staff has led to the cancellation of some classes at the Ruth Inch Memorial Pool. The City of Yellowknife says it...

Fort Smith photographers explore relationship with land in new book

A pair of photographers from Fort Smith are shedding light on life in the North in a new book Karl Johnston and Thomas Koidhis are...

Ptarmigan Ptheatrics gearing up for spring musical

Ptarmigan Ptheatrics is getting ready for its yearly show. The local community theatre puts on a show every spring, and this year's production will be...

Hay River Principal receives Polar Medal

Hay River Principal Carolyn Carroll was presented with the Polar Medal yesterday. The Polar Medal is an official honour awarded by the Governor General’s office that recognizes people who...

New Mental Health Act coming into force this week

Glen Abernethy, the Minister of Health and Social Services (HSS)  announced today that the new Mental Health Act will be coming into force on...

New health centre opens in Norman Wells

The Sahtú Got'iné Regional Health and Social Services Centre and Sahtú Dene Nechá Kǫ́ Long Term Care Facility officially opened yesterday in Norman Wells. The...

CRA opening three new offices in territorial capitals

Yellowknife, Whitehorse and Iqaluit will each be home to a new CRA office before next year's tax season. The federal Minister of National Revenue, Diane...

Town of Fort Smith makes their case on Aurora College Review

On Tuesday, the mayor and deputy mayor of Fort Smith presented a formal response to the Aurora College Foundational Review to the Standing Committee...

Fall Harvest Fair to be held at Wiiliideh site to “bring communities together”

The 10th annual Fall Harvest Fair is happening this weekend. This is the fifth year  Ecology North and Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) have coordinated...

Pool to close for a month, starting Friday

The Ruth Inch Memorial Pool (RIMP) will close for a month, starting this Friday. As of 8 p.m. Friday the pool will be closed while...

10th Annual Harvest Fair taking place this weekend

The 10th annual Fall Harvest Fair is happening this Saturday, at the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) Wiiliideh Site on the Yellowknife River. This is the first...

NWT Pride celebrations kick off tomorrow

NWT Pride kicks off tomorrow, with cupcakes at the post office from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The festival at Somba K'e Park starts on...

Win Your Space YK Final Five Finalists announced

The five finalists to proceed to the Grand Finale of Win Your Space YK were announced today. Win Your Space YK is a business incubation...
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