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'Freddie the Flyer' chronicles exploits of the North's first Indigenous pilot

INUVIK, N.W.T. — Across the pages of a picture book, the northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape with brush strokes of bold colour, as caribou and muskox graze on the tundra and a bush pilot takes to the skies.

Jul 19, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Family remembers firefighter killed in N.W.T. as brave and passionate about his job

FORT LIARD, N.W.T. — The sky dumped buckets of rain, explosive thunder and lightning shook Jack Yeadon’s home, and the father started to cry.

Jul 18, 2023 3:56 PM Read more >

Record-breaking heat sweeps communities in Northwest Territories: Environment Canada

YELLOWKNIFE — Environment Canada says parts of the Northwest Territories are seeing record-breaking temperatures this summer as heat waves sweep the country.

Jul 18, 2023 1:04 PM Read more >

N.W.T. confirms anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — The Northwest Territories government is confirming an anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population.

Jul 17, 2023 8:36 AM Read more >

Firefighter in Northwest Territories dies battling wildfire near home community

FORT LIARD, N.W.T.

Jul 16, 2023 4:51 PM Read more >

N.W.T. researchers studying permafrost, 'the foundation on which everything is built'

INUVIK, N.W.T. — Off the side of the road not far from the airport in Inuvik, N.W.T., among the shrubs and spruce trees, a series of rusted metal bars are buried deep in the ground.

Jul 16, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

From muskox wraps to fish tacos, Inuvik restaurants attract locals and tourists alike

INUVIK, N.W.T. — In the heart of the western Arctic, restaurants are offering up local flavours to community members and tourists alike.

Jul 14, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >

Early-learning and child-care ministers promise to work together to improve workforce

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for early learning and child care say they plan to work together to address workforce challenges.

Jul 13, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

N.W.T. communities shatter temperature records as heat warnings continue

YELLOWKNIFE — Several communities in the Northwest Territories have broken temperature records in recent days as residents try to beat the heat.

Jul 12, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >

'It's my heart': Hope House provides much-needed service in Inuvik

INUVIK, N.W.T. — Several people wander into Hope House at lunchtime for a warm bowl of caribou stew, fresh baked bread and reprieve from the early July heat in Inuvik, N.W.T.

Jul 12, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >