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N.W.T. gov't renews consultation on potential Indigenous procurement policy

May 19 , 2025 at 05:57:14 p.m. CDT • :

After years of consultation, officials with the N.W.T. government say the territory could have an Indigenous procurement policy by the end of 2025.

Canada Post receives strike notice; workers plan Friday walkout

May 19 , 2025 at 03:40:14 p.m. CDT • :

Canada Post says it has received a strike notice from the union representing 55,000 postal workers.

Yellowknife's Sikh community turned a gym into space for prayer to celebrate Vaisakhi

May 19 , 2025 at 01:14:09 p.m. CDT • :

For Sikhs, Vaisakhi marks the creation of the order of the Khalsa in 1699 — a defining moment in Sikh history which gave the faith its final form. But it's also an opportunity to come together, with large events acting as opportunities for people from different communities to meet and celebrate.

Fire forces Puvirnituq, Que., to declare state of emergency as water shortage continues

May 18 , 2025 at 09:03:28 a.m. CDT • :

A state of emergency has been declared in Puvirnituq, Que., as the community faces an ongoing water shortage. The declaration comes after a house in the northern village was destroyed in a fire on Saturday afternoon.

Revitalization and reclamation at heart of Kwanlin traditional tattoo gathering

May 18 , 2025 at 03:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

The Kwanlin Traditional Tattoo Gathering in Whitehorse brought four Indigenous tattoo artists, plus apprentices, to the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre over three days this month.

May 17 , 2025 at 09:27:45 a.m. CDT • :

Yukon appeal court dismisses case of Whitehorse man who exploited teen girl for months

May 17 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. CDT • :

Man scammed out of nearly $600K by Whitehorse immigration consultant, lawsuit claims

May 16 , 2025 at 06:51:37 p.m. CDT • :

Dangerous offender gets 10 years instead of indefinite sentence, N.W.T. Supreme Court rules

May 16 , 2025 at 07:08:40 p.m. CDT • :

Health staff gave up long weekend plans to keep Yellowknife ER open, official says

May 17 , 2025 at 11:40:57 a.m. CDT • :

NDP holds Nunavut after Elections Canada validates results

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