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Federal government predicts higher than normal amount of wildfires across Canada this summer

“Sobering.”  That is how the federal Minister of Natural Resources describes the outlook for the wildfire season in Canada.  Jonathan Wilkinson says the wildfire forecast shows higher than normal...

Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation. A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time payment on their GST rebate...

Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’

A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns. The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns a variety of Helly Hansen...

Pine-Sol products recalled over bacteria concerns

Here's a heads up if you have a bottle of Pine-Sol sitting around home. The cleaning product is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. because it could be tainted...

Hockey Canada says CEO finished effective immediately, board steps down amid scandal

There's a major shakeup at Hockey Canada. The sport's governing body has announced Chief Executive Officer Scott Smith is leaving the position immediately while the entire board has also...

Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada is in mourning over death of Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives. Commenting on her death, Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II served us all with strength and...

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96

The longest-reigning British monarch has passed away. Queen Elizabeth II was 96-years-old. Born in 1926 to Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Elizabeth had little chance of acceding the throne. She...

Hockey Canada says it used money from reserve fund to pay for nine settlements totaling $7.6 million

More revelations in the Hockey Canada hearing. The national governing body for the sport in Canada says they paid out nine settlements from its National Equity Fund, totaling $7.6 million,...

Pope Francis makes public apology for residential school system

Pope Francis is asking for forgiveness for what he calls the evil committed by so many Christians against Indigenous Peoples. Francis...

Ottawa permanently increasing the Old Age Security pension for the first time since 1973

Eligible Canadian seniors aged 75 and older will see a boost in their pension. Ottawa is permanently increasing the Old...

Ottawa increases Canada Child Benefit

Families across Canada are getting a helping hand dealing with the rising cost of living. Ottawa is increasing the...

U.S. states allowed to ban abortions after Supreme Court decision

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs Wade making way for states to ban abortions The move overturns constitutional...

Unvaccinated Canadians allowed to travel domestically and internationally beginning June 20th

Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to board a plane or train. Federal officials announced Tuesday afternoon that, as of...

Random COVID-19 testing to be suspended at Canadian airports

Mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers will soon be temporarily lifted at airports in Canada. Reports say the federal...

Eighteen students killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school

"When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" That from U.S. President Joe Biden...

Eighteen students killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school

"When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" That from U.S. President Joe Biden...
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NWT Ladies Ask group to hold their first Meet and Greet

The NWT Ladies Ask Facebook group is holding their first Meet and Greet this Sunday

GNWT issues closure cautions for Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads

The GNWT’s department of Infrastructure has issued a 72 Hour Notice of Closure Caution for the Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads. According to the public message posted Sunday afternoon, the roads “may close sooner with little to no notice.” Earlier this month, the Wekweètì and Gamètì winter roads were restricted to night travel only between 10 pm to 10 am.

Tuktoyaktuk RCMP lay charges in bootleg liquor investigation

Tuktoyaktuk RCMP are laying charges following an investigation into liquor bootlegging earlier this week.

Youth engage with Tłı̨chǫ language in unconventional immersive spaces

While in-person On the Land learning continues to be central to Tłı̨chǫ language revitalization, the Tłı̨chǫ language division is looking at ways to engage with youth through new immersive platforms, like virtual spaces, that honour history and traditions. Danielle Dacanay with the Tłı̨chǫ Government’s Language Division emphasized that virtual resources are supplements to learning the language in the traditional way, they are not a replacement for it.

New microgrant stream wants youth to plant language seeds outside school

“100 youth projects wanted in French,” a new microgrant program wants youth to plant language learning seeds outside school. A network of action-research teams in Canada, other parts of North America, Africa and Europe is launching a youth grant stream to support French language engagement outside of conventional spaces. Youth across the country aged 14 to 30 are eligible for 100 microgrants in support of grassroots initiatives as part of this program run by the Dialogue Network.