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NWT VOTES 2023

Isolated and expensive, the N.W.T.'s Sahtu riding feels squeeze of climate change

Extraordinarily low water on the Mackenzie River this year meant that some resupply barges never made it to communities in the N.W.T.'s Sahtu riding. That's put an extra squeeze on residents getting ready to vote in the territorial election on Nov. 14.

He couldn't find the help he needed in Yellowknife. It led to a dangerous act of desperation

An N.W.T. man's disturbing act of desperation earlier this month shows how hard it is for vulnerable people to find the support they need to build a life, friends and advocates say.

utsl K' elder worried following community's 1st COVID-19 case

Cathy Marlowe has had stage four lung cancer for the past seven years.It's in remission now, but she said her lungs are weak and she needs to be extra cautious about airborne respiratory viruses, like COVID-19.
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Yellowknife retiree spins copper into gold for local women's society

A Yellowknife woman is taking used copper wire from a nearby diamond mine and turning it into a windfall for the local women's society, raising tens of thousands of dollars through its sale so far.

N.W.T. presents implementation plan for Aurora College to become university

The government of the Northwest Territories released its implementation plan on Thursday, to transform Aurora College into a polytechnic university by 2025.

Five years after her daughter's death, Fort Good Hope mother wants community to heal

Five years after the death of her daughter Charlotte and two days after her killer lost his appeal, bringing years of court proceedings to an end Louisa Lafferty says that she's looking towards the future.

N.W.T.'s Prince of Wales museum celebrates 40th anniversary

Yellowknife's Prince of Wales Northern Heritage museum celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend. Though it may be missing one royal guest who was there 40 years ago, there will be stew, bannock and music.

New national cancer strategy has focus on Inuit, First Nations and Mtis people

The report, called the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, relies on consultation with dozens of Indigenous organizations across the country, including nearly all the land claim organizations in the Northwest Territories.
In Depth

How the end of alcohol restrictions is changing 1 Nunavut community

Since alcohol restrictions were lifted in December, the Nunavut community is adjusting. Some say the restrictions felt colonial, while others say they've seen kids on the street crying for their parents.
Reporter's Notebook

Live in Kugluktuk: CBC host reflects on 10 days in Nunavut hamlet

Marc Winkler, host of CBC's The Weekender, recently spent 10 days in Kugluktuk, Nunavut, collecting stories and hosting live broadcasts. Take a guided tour around the hamlet, in his own words.