Northwest Territories News
Why can’t Hay River find even a single doctor to live in the town?
Hay River hasn't had a doctor living in the town since 2019. After the latest spell without even a locum physician, a nurse says other staff are burning out and worried.
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The City of Yellowknife and unions representing municipal workers have reached a tentative deal on a new collective bargaining agreement.
The post City of Yellowknife and unions reach tentative agreement first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tenants Association launches in the NWT
The Tenants Association Northwest Territories will advocate for tenants' rights and help renters navigate the legal system.
The post Tenants Association launches in the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Elevate Aviation returns to YK to inspire young women
Young girls in Yellowknife will hear from aviation professionals on March 17 as part of Elevate Aviation's cross country tour.
The post Elevate Aviation returns to YK to inspire young women first appeared on Cabin Radio.Drafting of Yellowknife Airport master plan ‘in final stages’
A plan that maps out the future of Yellowknife's airport "is in the final stages" before being made public, the NWT's infrastructure minister says.
The post Drafting of Yellowknife Airport master plan ‘in final stages’ first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation discusses Undrip with UN Special Rapporteur
Dene Nation representatives met with a United Nations special rapporteur to discuss the impact of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
The post Dene Nation discusses Undrip with UN Special Rapporteur first appeared on Cabin Radio.Dene Nation joins others in call for tailings breach accountability
The Dene National Chief added his voice to those demanding accountability for spills at an Alberta oil sands mine. Water tests in nearby communities continue.
The post Dene Nation joins others in call for tailings breach accountability first appeared on Cabin Radio.Giant Mine remediation struggles to find Indigenous, northern workers
A huge amount of work is needed to remediate Giant Mine, but project leaders say finding people to take jobs isn't easy. Here's an update on what's happening.
The post Giant Mine remediation struggles to find Indigenous, northern workers first appeared on Cabin Radio.Serena Ryder and Lemon Bucket Orkestra returning to Folk
Folk on the Rocks 2023 will be headlined by Serena Ryder, organizers announced on Friday, while Lemon Bucket Orkestra will also play this year's festival.
The post Serena Ryder and Lemon Bucket Orkestra returning to Folk first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘Nothing serious’ in NWT’s arts strategy, artists tell MLAs
Some NWT artists say a strategy designed to improve the sector misses the mark and is a licence for the territorial government to preserve the status quo.
The post ‘Nothing serious’ in NWT’s arts strategy, artists tell MLAs first appeared on Cabin Radio.Most MLAs don’t want their 7% pay hike. But what should replace it?
Some NWT MLAs want to turn down an automatic 6.8-percent pay increase in favour of a smaller one. Others oppose that plan and have suggestions of their own.
The post Most MLAs don’t want their 7% pay hike. But what should replace it? first appeared on Cabin Radio.MLAs pass motion calling on NWT to introduce rent cap
MLAs passed a motion requesting that the GNWT institute a rent cap, though it isn't binding. "I wanted to get the dialogue started," Katrina Nokleby said.
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Ottawa and the GNWT say "inflation and market escalations" mean replacing the Frank Channel Bridge will cost an extra $20 million and take till at least 2026.
The post Replacing the Frank Channel Bridge will now cost extra $20M first appeared on Cabin Radio.Two weeks of free swims following Inuvik pool reopening
To "reward the patience" of Inuvik residents, swimming at the town's pool will be free for two weeks once it reopens after a three-year closure.
The post Two weeks of free swims following Inuvik pool reopening first appeared on Cabin Radio.Inflation means NWT will scale back chipsealing work
Fewer kilometres of NWT highway will be chipsealed this construction season because of inflation's effect on costs, the minister responsible says.
The post Inflation means NWT will scale back chipsealing work first appeared on Cabin Radio.College asks Fort Smith: Why don’t students want to come here?
Students "don't want to come to Fort Smith," Aurora College's president told town leaders. Glenda Vardy Dell also discussed why she is based in Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife's Aurora Ukrainian Dancers hold their yearly recital at NACC this weekend. This time it's also a fundraiser for Ukraine war relief.
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A national Indigenous organization hopes to fund projects that "create impactful community change" through Indigenous youth. Applications are open.
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The NWT's health authority says there will no longer be a gap in availability of Covid-19 vaccine for young children following a change in Health Canada guidance.
The post NWT issues update on Covid-19 vaccine for young children first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT and Alberta ministers to meet on Thursday over tailings spill
The NWT and Alberta environment ministers will meet on Thursday as the territory seeks answers over how a massive spill and ongoing tailings leak were reported.
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