Northwest Territories News
Nihtat Gwich’in Council denounces damage to Inuvik sign
The Nihtat Gwich'in Council said damage to a Gwich'in sign in Inuvik was a "hate-motivated act and a direct attack on NGC’s rights in its own homeland."
The post Nihtat Gwich’in Council denounces damage to Inuvik sign first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife book fair to celebrate northern voices
Meet the authors. Get your books signed. NorthWords NWT's Northern Book Fair is returning to the Yellowknife Visitor Centre on Saturday, November 8.
The post Yellowknife book fair to celebrate northern voices first appeared on Cabin Radio.GNWT opens more anti-crime legislation for public comment
The NWT government has opened a public comment period on two more pieces of proposed legislation considered central to its public safety agenda.
The post GNWT opens more anti-crime legislation for public comment first appeared on Cabin Radio.NWT launches territory-wide school lead testing protocol
The GNWT has launched a formal lead school testing program and says testing of all schools will be completed before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
The post NWT launches territory-wide school lead testing protocol first appeared on Cabin Radio.‘History in the making.’ Frank Channel bridge construction starts
Construction has begun on a long-awaited replacement for the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge. It is expected to cost $120.7 million and open to traffic in 2027.
The post ‘History in the making.’ Frank Channel bridge construction starts first appeared on Cabin Radio.How this ‘exceptional’ drought is changing NWT forests and fires
Trees are dying, ecosystems are changing and the wildfire environment is evolving. This is how a years-long drought is reshaping the NWT's boreal forest.
The post How this ‘exceptional’ drought is changing NWT forests and fires first appeared on Cabin Radio.Toronto’s Little North tells big stories from the NWT
In downtown Toronto, a new miniature replica of northern communities tries to teach Canadians and tourists about life in the NWT and its geography.
The post Toronto’s Little North tells big stories from the NWT first appeared on Cabin Radio.Action Canada seeking participants for Yellowknife STI focus group
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights is seeking women aged 16 to 24 in to participate in a focus group on STI testing in Yellowknife.
The post Action Canada seeking participants for Yellowknife STI focus group first appeared on Cabin Radio.NFB releases short film based on Richard Van Camp story
Inkwo for When the Starving Return, an adaptation of a short story by Tłı̨chǫ author Richard Van Camp, can now be streamed on the National Film Board's website.
The post NFB releases short film based on Richard Van Camp story first appeared on Cabin Radio.Rocky Horror returns to YK after successful 2024 run
The production team behind last year's hit series of Rocky Horror performances in Yellowknife is bringing it back this week.
The post Rocky Horror returns to YK after successful 2024 run first appeared on Cabin Radio.Arbitrator finds failure to consult over Aurora College closures
A labour arbitrator ruled there was no meaningful consultation with the union over layoffs before Aurora College's 19 community learning centres closed.
The post Arbitrator finds failure to consult over Aurora College closures first appeared on Cabin Radio.Buffalo, Wesclean, North Shore Towing among 2025 YK business winners
Yellowknife's 2025 business award winners have been named – and Friday's ceremony included a surprise standing ovation. Get the details here.
The post Buffalo, Wesclean, North Shore Towing among 2025 YK business winners first appeared on Cabin Radio.Tłı̨chǫ Works program will help YK’s Tłı̨chǫ citizens into new jobs
The NWT's Mine Training Society and Tłı̨chǫ Government will spend $1.2 million over three years to connect Tłı̨chǫ citizens in Yellowknife with jobs.
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MLAs passed a motion calling on cabinet to reconsider rejecting a report's recommendation that an NWT-wide emergency management agency be created.
The post MLAs pass motion calling on GNWT to create emergencies agency first appeared on Cabin Radio.Yellowknife band Gnarwhal reveals name, date for new album
Gnarwhal has released Wherewithal, the second single from its upcoming album Lucid Machines, which is set to be released on March 19 next year.
The post Yellowknife band Gnarwhal reveals name, date for new album first appeared on Cabin Radio.YWCA NWT launches 2025 family holiday sponsorships
"Everyone and every family deserves something special over the holiday season." YWCA NWT is looking for sponsors for its annual holiday sponsorship program.
The post YWCA NWT launches 2025 family holiday sponsorships first appeared on Cabin Radio.Meet the recipients of the 2025 Premier’s Awards for Excellence
At a ceremony this week, the premier recognized "the very best of" the GNWT – including workers making initiatives like street outreach and winter roads happen.
The post Meet the recipients of the 2025 Premier’s Awards for Excellence first appeared on Cabin Radio.City launches webpage on lift station replacement project
As work continues to replace a lift station in Yellowknife's Old Town, the city has launched a new webpage for residents to keep up to date on the project.
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The NWT RCMP has released images of two suspects in an alleged assault at Yellowknife's Adam Dental Clinic. Police are asking for help identifying them.
The post RCMP seek help to identify suspects in dental clinic incident first appeared on Cabin Radio.YK 2025 Santa Claus parade to have winter wonderland theme
Ho Ho Ho. Registration is now open to enter a float in Yellowknife's 2025 Santa Claus parade set to take place in the city's downtown on November 29.
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