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

One person has been arrested after Ulukhaktok police received a report of threats alluding to a mass shooting.  

The Government of the Northwest Territories announced at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention that they will be updating the Mining Incentive Program to better support mineral exploration across the territory.  

The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced that they will be expanding the criteria for forgiveness of debts under Housing NWT’s legacy mortgage program. 

Leaders across the territory are calling for emergency management reforms including a more direct channel of government support and assistance for those who were denied insurance. Community leaders and representatives joined the session hosted by the NWT Association of Communities’ at the Chateau Nova hotel on Friday.

The Dene Nation and The First Nations Caring Society noted concerns in response to Minister Mandy Gull-Masty’s announcement on Thursday. While the Indigenous Services minister announced a renewal of the $1.55 billion in funding, it is unclear how the applications will be assessed. The funding for approved applications will be available until March 31, 2027, but some critics pointed out it leaves families with just weeks to apply before their current funding expires.