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Displaced residents of Enterprise, N.W.T., worry about voter eligibility in upcoming election

Displaced residents of Enterprise say they're worried they won't be able to vote in a hamlet election in December. Territorial regulations say voters must live in the community for a consecutive 12 months leading up to the election but most residents lost their homes in last summer's wildfire.

Wind, solar projects approved at Kitikmeot gold mine with wildlife measures

The project was approved in July by the minister of Northern Affairs. The Back River Energy Centre will have a wind farm, solar array and battery storage that B2Gold says could reduce the gold mine's emissions by up to 50 per cent.

Shocked by study, residents want more info on how to stay safe from arsenic released by wildfires

Residents want more information on how to stay safe after learning the 2023 wildfires around Yellowknife released arsenic.

N.W.T. is asking Alberta to keep it more informed about spills in its water. It's waiting for an answer

The Northwest Territories is proposing changes to reporting requirements in its water agreement with Alberta. If accepted, that would better inform the N.W.T. of developments in the waterways flowing north.

This American company is selling 'ulu-inspired knives.' Inuit say that's not right

Inuit say an ulu-inspired knife, marketed for parents, is cultural appropriation and profiting off an Inuit design.

Snow and ice buildup caused fuel spill in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, documents show

CBC learned the details through an access to information request after weeks without a response from the Nunavut government.

Mayo, Yukon Pride parade 'epitomizes community,' organizer says

The community held a parade and barbecue Friday to celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+community. Attendees said they believe its the first Pride parade Mayo has ever held.

N.W.T. MLAs calling for more RCMP resources in Hay River, some residents aren't sold

N.W.T. MLAs carried a motion Friday for more RCMP resources in Hay River to manage drug-related crimes but some residents say the government should be taking a preventative approach.

N.W.T. man sentenced to 3 years for possession of child pornography

Russ Jones was sentenced Friday to three years for possession of child pornography. A Supreme Court judge found he had saved over 1,000 images and videos on multiple devices over a period of years.

Much-needed new housing for Tulita, N.W.T., further delayed by barge cancellation

A new duplex for seniors promised to Tulita, N.W.T., has been delayed because of this summer's cancelled barge delivery. It's now expected to arrive on the winter road in 2025.