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Firefighter numbers returning to normal in Fort Resolution, N.W.T.
CBC North
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024
NWT plans to expand detox, withdrawal management
Cabin Radio
March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024
NWT’s new ministers face community leaders’ annual ‘bear pit’
Cabin Radio
March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024
Assembly update for February 29
CKLB 101.9
March 1, 2024
March 1, 2024
NWT’s MLAs pass Israel-Hamas ceasefire motion
Cabin Radio
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
Housing should be fundamental right in N.W.T., MLAs say
CBC North
February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
Bill that would switch N.W.T. to federal carbon tax program moving forward
CBC North
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
Bill to repeal NWT’s carbon tax clears second reading
Cabin Radio
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
NWT Assembly thinks pink against bullies today: Your Daily Update
CKLB 101.9
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
Legislative Assembly Debating Housing as a Human Right
My Yellow Knife Now
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
Dental care increases medical travel, need for beds in Yellowknife
CBC North
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
Meet Prosper NWT, an attempt to confuse you less
Cabin Radio
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
MLA introduces bill to repeal N.W.T. carbon tax
CBC North
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
MLAs to vote on Israel-Hamas ceasefire motion
Cabin Radio
February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
NWT set to explore boarding home options as MLA raises concerns
Cabin Radio
February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Two MLAs Introducing Bill to Repeal Carbon Tax in NWT
My Yellow Knife Now
February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024
Does the NWT’s Lotteries Act need to change?
Cabin Radio
February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
Shane Thompson opts for the no-nonsense approach
Cabin Radio
February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
N.W.T. MLAs disappointed by cabinet’s vote against wildfire inquiry
CBC North
February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024
Testart, Hawkins launch bill to repeal NWT’s carbon tax
Cabin Radio
February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024
N.W.T. MLAs vote for inquiry into 2023 wildfire response, but premier makes no promises
CBC North
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
Live: MLAs pass motion calling for wildfire public inquiry
Cabin Radio
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
Live: MLAs debating wildfire inquiry ahead of vote
Cabin Radio
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
Territory’s fire crews plan earlier start to tackle holdover fires
Cabin Radio
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
NWT to raise agency nursing issue ‘at the national level’
Cabin Radio
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
Here’s how N.W.T. MLAs say they’ll vote on a public inquiry into last summer’s wildfire response
CBC North
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
‘No layoffs’ as Covid-19 funding ends, says health minister
Cabin Radio
February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
No plans for hospital lay-offs as COVID-era funding ends, N.W.T. health minister says
CBC North
February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
N.W.T. MLAs set 4 priorities for their term in office
CBC North
February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024
Vital Metals boss says taking China cash was a necessary step
Cabin Radio
February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024
What happens if MLAs vote for a public inquiry? Possibly not a lot.
Cabin Radio
February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024
What exactly does the Public Inquiries Act say?
Cabin Radio
February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
‘Up to two years’ before tenants can move into Aspen Apartments
Cabin Radio
February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
N.W.T. premier says public wildfire inquiry could cost millions and grind gov’t to a halt
CBC North
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
NWT wildfires: who’s reviewing what, so far?
Cabin Radio
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
GNWT will meet with City of Yellowknife to discuss street outreach
Cabin Radio
February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024
Wildfire public inquiry choices aren’t black and white, says Morse
Cabin Radio
February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024
Hay River’s Simara Wilson talks volunteerism, identity and pride
Cabin Radio
February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024
N.W.T. MLAs postpone vote on public inquiry into wildfires
CBC North
February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
MLAs’ debate on wildfire inquiry is postponed at premier’s request
Cabin Radio
February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
100 new housing units being built in N.W.T. but one MLA says it’s not enough
CBC North
February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
N.W.T.’s carbon tax exemption on heating fuel good, but not enough, says former MLA
CBC North
February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
NWT releases interim budget for opening months of new government
Cabin Radio
February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
N.W.T. minister urges emergency preparedness ahead of 2024 ‘high-risk’ wildfire season
CBC North
February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
‘Numerous’ NWT residents still waiting for evacuation funding
Cabin Radio
February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
MLAs Kieron Testart, Sharyl Yakeleya call for Inquiry into GNWT Wildfire response
My Yellow Knife Now
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
N.W.T. MLA says review into wildfire response should consider territory’s most vulnerable
CBC North
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
MLAs and premier hint at priorities during initial sitting
Cabin Radio
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
‘Sorely missed.’ MLAs share tributes following Fort Smith plane crash
Cabin Radio
February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024
More complaints about 19th Assembly politicians dismissed
Cabin Radio
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
N.W.T. integrity watchdog dismisses 2 complaints against former MLAs
CBC North
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
MLAs seek formal vote on NWT wildfire public inquiry
Cabin Radio
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
‘People needed this.’ Hay River celebrates residents at awards gala
Cabin Radio
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
Carbon tax, wildfire response among issues N.W.T. MLAs want to address in 1st session
CBC North
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
NWT Leaders Attend Mineral Resource Conference in Vancouver
My Yellow Knife Now
January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024
Premier, minister postpone visit to Enterprise and KFN
Cabin Radio
January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
Review of NWT’s 2021 flood season finds gaps in emergency response
Cabin Radio
January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024
Will the GNWT launch an independent wildfire inquiry?
Cabin Radio
January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024
Vital Metals, reputation battered, hires former NWT deputy minister
Cabin Radio
January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024
Premier and Maca minister to visit Enterprise and KFN this month
Cabin Radio
January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
Remembering people the Northwest Territories lost in 2023
Cabin Radio
December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
What does Ottawa say it’s doing to help the NWT face disasters?
Cabin Radio
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
What’s in your drugs? Inuvik RCMP will start publishing a list.
Cabin Radio
December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023
GNWT takes no position on China mine deal that some call a betrayal
Cabin Radio
December 19, 2023
December 19, 2023
Positions Filled for NWT Executive Council
My Yellow Knife Now
December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023
Portfolios announced for N.W.T.’s new cabinet ministers
CBC North
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
RJ Simpson announces new cabinet’s portfolios
Cabin Radio
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
GNWT cabinet portfolios announced
NNSL Media
December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023
Premier plans ‘immediate attention’ for people thinking of leaving
Cabin Radio
December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023
R.J. Simpson elected Premier of the Northwest Territories
CKLB 101.9
December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
‘He’s got a battle, but this group seems pretty good’
Cabin Radio
December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
Legislative assembly elects six to cabinet
NNSL Media
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
Live: RJ Simpson is new NWT premier, cabinet also chosen
Cabin Radio
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
Live: RJ Simpson is the new NWT premier
Cabin Radio
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
Live: Shane Thompson becomes speaker, is out of premier race
Cabin Radio
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
NWT MLAs are choosing a new premier and cabinet
Cabin Radio
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
MLA candidates for premier on why their colleagues should pick them for the job
CBC North
December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
Metis organization eager to collaborate with next NWT premier on land claim goal
NNSL Media
December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023
Here’s what each premier candidate said about small and Indigenous communities
CKLB 101.9
December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023
Four candidates step forward to become new premier
NNSL Media
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
How the four candidates for NWT premier say they’ll do the job
Cabin Radio
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
Live: Candidates for NWT premier to be nominated
Cabin Radio
November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
What does it take to lead the territory? Former N.W.T. premiers weigh in
CBC North
November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023
N.W.T. family’s temporary accommodation has run out — despite minister’s promise
CBC North
November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023
Housing confusion leaves Enterprise family ‘nowhere to go’
Cabin Radio
November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023
What your new MLAs say they want for the Northwest Territories
Cabin Radio
November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023
When the Heart Says No: How does Premier Simpson sound?
NNSL Media
November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023
Only one N.W.T. MLA told us they’re fluent in an Indigenous language
CBC North
November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023
In pictures: MLAs are sworn in on a new note of optimism
Cabin Radio
November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023