The territorial government says water testing is underway after recent findings of bacteria, including E. coli recently detected at Fred Henne Territorial Park. Public swimming, wading and shoreline play at the main beach area have been temporarily restricted in the meantime.
Alberta’s proposed new oil pipeline would be built along a southern route to the B.C. coast through a partnership with Trans Mountain Corporation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
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.
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.Â
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.