Three more schools show high levels of lead in drinking water, testing so far confirms that 35 of 45 schools sites in the N.W.T. have elevated levels of lead, about 78 per cent. Two more schools in the territory showed elevated levels of copper in drinking water.
Alison McCreesh’s “bite-sized” comic treasury celebrates the long and sweet whirlwind, those “short years” of raising small children. The Yellowknife artist, cartoonist and illustrator says her new book about parenting three small children is about all the moments of humour and love as well as heartbreak over the years.
The Northwest Territories department of Infrastructure has closed the Tsiigehtchic Main Ice Crossing and the Arctic Red River / Mackenzie River (Hwy 8) Crossing for the season.
A 21-year-old from Ont. and a 24-year-old from Alta. are facing drug trafficking charges after police executed a search at an Inuvik apartment Tuesday.
According to data collected by scientists with the territory's Environment and Climate Change Department, the spring break-up of ice on the Hay River continues with water levels remaining “well below average.” As of 2 p.m. today, the data collected also showed that break-up risk has passed for the community of Fort Liard.
The Land Remembers Us, a new initiative in the NWT that supports healing and cultural revitalization for residential school survivors and their families, was named an Arctic Inspiration Prize laureate at a ceremony last night.
Hundreds gathered in Behchokǫ̀ today for a march and ceremony to remember the Missing and Murdered First Nations, Inuit and Metis Women, Girls, Two Spirit persons, LGBTQIA+ persons, Boys and Men.