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Financial relief on the way for seniors 75 and up

Canada's seniors are getting some more money. Yesterday the federal government announced the highest quarterly adjustment to Old Age Security (OAS) payments since 2014. Deb Schulte, Canada's Minister of Seniors, also...

Feds fund over 3,000 projects across Canada in support of seniors

Canada announced today that over $60 million dollars will be invested into over 3,000 community-based projects to support seniors across the country.  The federal government says that the pandemic has...
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Air traffic in Yellowknife grew by 2% last year

Annual traffic at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) grew by 2% from 2024 to 2025.

Drinking water advisory lifted in South Slave region after THMs level off

“The Community Government of Hay River reported monthly results of THMs, and the current annual running average has come below 100 µg/L. The drinking water now meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. Normal use of drinking water may resume.The Environmental Health Unit will continue to monitor results from the Town of Hay River Water Treatment Plant,” read a message issued by the department.

Dene leadership says revised constitution to engage chiefs and community

“A key resolution was passed to initiate a revised constitutional development plan, aimed at engaging in comprehensive consultations with Chiefs and community members concerning the constitution’s evolution. This initiative will allow communities to re-engage on constitutional priorities and ensure all leaders and communities are involved,” said Chief Mackenzie.

Capitol Theatre to close on March 31st

Capitol Theatre, Yellowknife’s only movie theatre, has announced that it will be closing its doors on March 31st.  

Latest data shows emissions dip but NWT still relies mainly on fossil fuel

Recently released public data from 2023 shows that while green house gas emissions fluctuated across the N.W.T in response to economic activity and climate conditions, there was an “overall decline” in emissions since 2005. While the results show progress towards net zero goals, the N.W.T. continues to rely mainly on fossil fuels, which continue to be the source of nearly 100 per cent of its energy supply.