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'Arrival of a new Arctic': Study predicts Arctic rainy days will double by 2100

YELLOWKNIFE — While the Arctic is better known for blankets of snow than rain clouds, new research suggests the number of rainy days in the region will roughly double by the end of this century.

Oct 8, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules

YELLOWKNIFE — The owners of a Yellowknife pub who were accused of violating COVID-19 public health orders say they're relieved they won't have to pay a $5,175 ticket.

Oct 7, 2022 1:53 PM Read more >

Yellowknife pub heads to trial to fight fine for breaking COVID-19 rules

YELLOWKNIFE — The owners of a Yellowknife pub headed to trial Thursday to fight a charge of violating Northwest Territories COVID-19 public health orders. Public health officers issued a ticket to The Monkey Tree Pub in December 2020.

Oct 6, 2022 5:59 PM Read more >

N.W.T. reaches temporary agreement with union to address health worker shortages

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government and the union representing health-care workers in the territory have reached a temporary agreement aimed at addressing labour shortages.

Oct 5, 2022 4:53 PM Read more >

Decade-high suicide statistics in N.W.T. 'devastating': health minister

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories health minister says recent statistics indicating an increase in suicides in the territory are "devastating." N.W.T.

Oct 4, 2022 5:29 PM Read more >

Federal cabinet ministers OK temporary production increase at Nunavut iron ore mine

POND INLET, Nunavut — Federal cabinet ministers have approved a temporary production increase for an iron ore mine on the northern tip of Baffin Island, preventing potential job losses in Nunavut.

Oct 4, 2022 4:15 PM Read more >