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Canada and British Columbia announced a broad agreement that would preserve the oil tanker moratorium on the north coast and ensure B.C. would see economic benefits if Alberta’s proposed pipeline project goes forward.

FS016, the wildfire burning near Fort Simpson, has still not entered the town and continues to burn adjacent to it, but NWT Fire says there is still the threat of further growth.

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate a suspect who is wanted in connection to alleged assault.

Tuktoyaktuk RCMP responded to reports of a suspected drowning near Reindeer Point shortly before 7:00 pm on July 1.

NWT Fire has reported that as of 8:00 pm last night there were 18 new fires burning in the territory.

Hundreds of people line Wıìlıìdeh Avenue in downtown Yellowknife for the Canada Day parade. As the parade began, a wave of loud cheers erupted. The parade saw some new traditions launched, paying homage to soccer in Canada and the FIFA games taking place this year in parts of the coutnry. 

An 18-year-old is facing charges after an investigation by the N.W.T. RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit.

Basketball NWT says they are offering support to evacuees from Liidlii Kue First Nation and Fort Simpson by opening free registration for their summer basketball and soccer camps. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the evacuation in Fort Simpson," said Basketball NWT President Damien Healy in a public message on Wednesday.

Following evacuation orders for Liidlii Kue First Nation, Fort Simpson and Wrigley the health and social services authorities have issued updated advisories as they work to adapt to the needs of evacuees. On Wednesday, Fort Simpson officials announced that Hwy 1 is was open southbound after an area wildfire closed off the roadway earlier this week, prompting a shelter-in-place order.