RCMP investigating after death in Aklavik

From the devastating 2023 wildfires in the territory that saw its largest city evacuated, to the Lytton wildfire in B.C. and the Fraser Valley floods, a new 2026 film focuses on women who embrace community leadership roles as mothers, artists, health professionals at the frontlines of climate disasters. “Women are disproportionately impacted by climate disasters and yet, they are not represented in terms of shaping climate policy,” said filmmaker Nova Ami.

The next phase of construction has begun on the new 50-unit social housing multi-plex in downtown Yellowknife. Site mobilization began March 3, and construction is expected to begin later this month.

Yellowknife’s Black Knight Pub is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style this year, with live music, authentic Irish ale, and traditional Irish food.

Team NT concluded this year’s Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse with an outstanding showing across the events, with record-breaking performances, numerous gold medal wins, and a strong overall medal count.

“After the mined ore is processed by the end of March, Diavik will have successfully completed its planned operations, ending 23 years and more than 150 million carats of diamond production. The mine will then move into decommissioning and its active closure phase,” read the statement.