Former American President Trump acquitted of inciting attack on U.S. Capitol

In an announcement issued today, GNWT’s Chief Environmental Health Officer Dr. Chirag Rohit reported that laboratory-based testing from the Hamlet of Fort Liard, reviewed by the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer, shows that the total THM levels in treated drinking water are above Health Canada’s guidelines.

The Dettah Ice Road was opened this morning to vehicles weighing a maximum of 5,000 kg. This is the second year in a row the ice road was opened in late December, in comparison to the 2022 to 2023 season. In contrast, looking eastward in Nunavut, conditions are warmer than usual with sea ice not fully formed as yet and talk of seal hunt traditions potentially being postponed as a result.

A 25-year-old is facing charges following multiple alleged break-ins at Mildred Hall. Yellowknife police reported that they are investigating this incident along with “several” area break and enters in the downtown area. Officers reported that the suspect was facing previous charges including for an alleged break in at the same school earlier this month.

Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland says she is reviewing the final report into the Dehcho Education bodies before deciding how it could be made public. The minister said she agrees with the findings of the report “in principle” but does not plan to act “unilaterally” on them. “It is important that we take the next steps together and determine how to move forward collectively,” said Minister Cleveland.

“I don't think the whole truth has come up, they’ve barely scratched the surface,” says Bob Overvold, who is a Residential School Survivor and co-founder of the group, We Always Remember (WAR). This week, Dec. 15 marked the 10 year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s release of their Final Report.