The city of Yellowknife, Whitehorse and Iqaluit signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday at a summit in Whitehorse. The agreement is aimed at building collaboration between the three communities as among the major hubs and capital cities of the North.
According to a report released today by the territorial government, flooding and wildfires in the territory have resulted in over $350 million in losses. Remaining recovery from previous floods and wildfire over the last five years are estimated to cost $360 million, while the future costs are potentially far greater.
Two people are facing charges and remain in custody following what police said started out as a routine compliance check in the city of Yellowknife on Friday.
The city of Yellowknife will continue to temporarily supply water from Yellowknife Bay after a transition Tuesday from the Yellowknife River. It is unclear how long the city will keep the temporary supply in place. The transition began about a week ago after several water mains, including one on Finlayson Drive, broke.