Labour Market News

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• Week of 2024-04-22 to 2024-04-26

  • The NWT film commission reported that its funding program has been at full capacity since 2021. There are 20 projects in development, awaiting funding in order to start in the next couple of years.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife and the federal government finalized a new funding agreement, providing $8.4M towards streamlining permitting processes for housing development with a goal to spur construction for 2.5K homes over ten years. The City also aims to re-develop underused sites, prepare land for development, and introduce a new density policy with the funding.

    cbc.ca

  • Councillors of the City of Yellowknife approved a 24-unit housing project in the Niven neighbourhood. The project will be granted a development permit, construction is expected to begin this summer.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2024-04-15 to 2024-04-19

  • The federal government is providing $5M to the Denendeh Exploration and Mining Company for analysis and community engagement at its Camsell River mining project near Great Bear Lake, NWT. The company found rich iron oxide, copper, and gold deposits during exploration, indicating the potential for a major mine.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2024-04-08 to 2024-04-12

  • The federal government and State of Alaska signed an agreement to stop commercial and recreational fishing of chinook salmon to support the Yukon River chinook salmon run recovery. The number of chinook salmon returning to the Yukon River to spawn has dropped significantly over the last few years. Up to 95% of the migrating species are caught by commercial fisheries.

    cbc.ca

  • According to a Yellowknife-based research firm, Impact Economics, the NWT’s economy will be significantly impacted by the closure of its three diamond mines over the next several years. Impacts include over 1.5K direct and indirect jobs lost and about 1.1K residents leaving the territory. Consumer spending could drop by about $100M and a huge decrease in funding for social programs generated by revenue will impact the whole territory.

    cbc.ca

  • The Dettah ice road between Yellowknife and Dettah closed April 9 due to warmer weather and run-off water. The Dettah ice road opened over a month later and closed a week earlier than the 20-year average. The all-season road around Yellowknife Bay remains available.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Wekweètì winter road is expected was closed on April 6, the earliest road closure on record and the Gamètì? winter road is expected to close soon. The road opened on March 22, providing an operational period of two weeks. Usually, the road is open for a month. Several NWT communities are fly-in only at other times of the year and use the winter roads to bring in up to a years’ worth of supplies.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2024-04-01 to 2024-04-05

  • White Cliff Minerals dataset digitisation work has concluded that there are multiple high-grade uranium and copper targets at its Radium Point exploration project in the NWT. White Cliff is ready to begin its field season at the project with hopes of drilling this year.

    newswire.ca

  • The federal government is contributing $714,500 to Fortune Minerals Limited to support its critical minerals projects. Fortune Minerals has a planned mine in the NWT which produces cobalt sulphate and bismuth ingot products. Once complete, the project may promote jobs for skilled trades and professional occupations. Critical mineral mining supports batteries for clean technology and energies.

    newswire.ca

  • The federal government has provided $15M to 27 Indigenous governments and organizations impacted by wildfires in the NWT last year. The money will go towards reimbursing expenses not covered under the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2024-03-25 to 2024-03-29

  • The federal government is providing $1.1M to Hay River for a flood protection project. The project includes enhancing an existing berm and repairing and protecting the Alaska Road. Per dollar invested, the project will save $4.67 dollars. In 2022, $174M was spent on flood response, recovery and mitigation in Hay River and Kát?’odeeche First Nation.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Dillon Consulting is working to fix coastline erosion which damaged the road in Ulukhaktok. The project is being extended for at least another year to address the extent of damage and slow continued damage. Coastline erosion is a problem in other Arctic communities as well, which some scientists report is worsening.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2024-03-11 to 2024-03-15

  • The federal government approved the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project Energy Centre in the Inuvialuit region, NWT. The energy centre will convert natural gas into fuel to be used for heating and power, reducing local reliance on imported fuel, including diesel. The energy centre will also provide local employment opportunities.

    cer-rec.gc.ca

  • The Giant Mine Remediation project in the NWT has not yet reached its northern or Indigenous employment targets despite providing hundreds of jobs. From 2022 to 2023, the Indigenous employment target of 25% to 35% was not met, with only 18% Indigenous employment achieved. From 2022 to 2023, a northern employment target of 55-70% also fell short with only 36% northern employment achieved.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government is providing $854,437 to support Inuvialuit Regional Corp.’s (IRC) research and commemorative work at nine former residential schools. Additionally, part of $85M from the federal government will go towards a new shelter project in Inuvik. Moreover, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between IRC and the federal government to foster reconciliation as treaty partners.

    canada.ca

  • Statistics Canada expects overall capital expenditures in the NWT to decrease by 11.2% in 2024 compared to 2023. A 42% decrease in machinery and equipment, due to spending reductions at the diamond mines, contributes to the expenditure drop. Construction is expected to decrease by 3.5% in 2024 from the year.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2024-03-04 to 2024-03-08

  • The federal government is providing $150K for public transit feasibility studies for the Nahanni Butte First Nation, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and Hay River Métis Government. Studies include transit assessments, groundwork for future projects, more efficient connections to Yellowknife, public consultations, and research for community needs.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife is planning a $6.7M expansion for its solid waste management facility. The expansion includes building a new landfill cell to extend the lifespan for another 10 years. The work is expected to be done in two to three years.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government pledged $58.8M for the Local Journalism Initiative to extend to 2027. The initiative provides funding for news organizations to hire local reporters in underserved communities such as Indigenous communities.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and Northwest Territories governments announced over $60.9M for a three-year early learning and child care action plan in the territory: over $25M for $10-a-day on average child care fees, $770K for expanding and preserving licensed spaces, $135K for inclusive child care, over $30M for professional development and training, and almost $5M for administrative capacity in government.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2024-02-26 to 2024-03-01

  • The Northwest Territories government announced that the new Hay River fish plant is expected to be operating in time for the 2024 open water season. The territorial government is also exploring a development plan for a new Yellowknife harbour aims to support growth of the territory's fishing industry.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The wildfire season in the Northwest Territories is expected to begin earlier than usual this year. Fire officials plan to bring in staff and resources sooner to assess and smother the holdover fires currently burning underground.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and Northwest Territories governments are implementing an average of $10-a-day early learning and child care system by April 1, 2024. Program implementation is two years earlier than expected. Once implemented, the program could save NWT families up to $9,120 per child annually.

    canada.ca

  • The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) reportedly spent $5.2M on agency nurses from elsewhere in Canada in 2023 to keep services open. Agency nurses are contracted on a short-term basis and receive $125 per hour on average, roughly twice the pay of NWT nurses. These conditions may result of the local nurses choosing to work for an agency for higher pay.

    cbc.ca

  • The Territorial Agrifood Association is looking to support a new restaurant, Bluebell Eatery, which recently opened in Yellowknife. As edible flowers have proven unavailable for Bluebell Eatery, the Association is seeking to fill the demand and pose a hydroponic project for edible flowers to the agrifood industry.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2024-02-19 to 2024-02-23

  • The federal government is providing $99,999 to Diamonds de Canada Ltd. for purchasing a laser diamond cutting machine to boost the Northwest Territories' local diamond manufacturing industry. Purchasing the cutter will support NWT businesses in producing finished diamonds from raw diamonds mined in the territory, rather than shipping raw diamonds out of the territory to be finished.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing a total of $6M over the next two fiscal years to the City of Yellowknife for homelessness prevention. The municipality was approved to spend $896,082 by the end of April. The funding will go towards housing, prevention and shelter diversion, Indigenous case management, administration, and capital projects.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2024-02-12 to 2024-02-16

  • Impact Economics released a report on potential economic impacts should the Northwest Territories’ diamond mine and oil and gas production disappear. Impact Economics reports that the economy would shrink, there would be fewer jobs, less disposable income, less revenue for the government, and population decline. However, there is still potential for future mining projects.

    miningnorth.com

  • The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority is implementing a new pilot service delivery model for home and community care. The new model includes extended service hours on evenings and weekends.

    nthssa.ca

  • The federal government is providing over $36M in two bilateral agreements with the Northwest Territories to improve access to healthcare in the territory. Over $24M will go towards a three-year action plan that supports recruitment, retention, and training.

    canada.ca

  • Osisko Metals completed a five-year drilling program at the Pine Point mine between Hay River and Fort Resolution, NWT. It is estimated that over 500 jobs will be available during construction and over 400 jobs once mining starts, with an emphasis on local hiring. Mining is projected to begin in 2030.

    cbc.ca

  • The Northwest Territories government is working to increase training opportunities for day home childcare providers, develop a retention incentive fund, and implement a wage grid by 2026 in response to childcare service shortages. There were 1,932 licensed childcare spaces available in the NWT as of March 21, 2023. There are over 500 children currently waitlisted for childcare.

    aptnnews.ca
• Week of 2024-01-29 to 2024-02-02

  • BHP, an Australian-based mining and petroleum company, proposed a mining exploration project for this summer across the Queen Elizabeth Islands in Nunavut and the NWT. The focus of BHP is on finding copper for renewable energy uses. The project is undergoing a conformity review and an environmental impact screening process.

    cbc.ca

  • Two taxi companies in Hay River, Island Taxi and Reliable Cabs, are experiencing staff shortages, leading to service interruptions and a lack of available cabs. Staffing difficulties have persisted since the COVID-19 pandemic.

    cabinradio.ca

  • According to a Northwest Territories government’s flood after action review report, the 2021 flood season resulted in an estimated $40M in damages across six communities. Approximately 100 homes, 30 businesses, six non-government organizations and community infrastructure were damaged. Hundreds of residents from impacted communities were evacuated. The report also identified a need for job-specific training in emergency management.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2024-01-22 to 2024-01-26

  • The federal government is providing almost $19M towards building 54 homes in Indigenous community in the Northwest Territories. The homes will be built in Wekweètì, Gamètì, Whatì, and Behchokò, Acho Dene Koe First Nation in Fort Liard, Lutselke Dene First Nation, Nahanni Butte Dene Band, and Pehdzeh Ki First Nation.

    cmhc-schl.gc.ca
• Week of 2024-01-15 to 2024-01-19

  • Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. reported a new plan for the Ekati diamond mine which could extend operations up to 2040, around 10 years past the expected lifespan. The Australian company announced that the NWT mine processed its highest tonnage since 2013. Extending the mine’s life would involve extending underground mining at the Misery site and optimizing the new Point Lake site.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Black Press Ltd, the owner of Northwest Territories newspaper group Northern News Services Ltd, filed for creditor protection and has proposed a sale of assets to a new owner. Most NNSL staff are based in Yellowknife.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Inuvik’s labour and delivery services are suspended as of January 11 and will remain on pause at least until January 22 due to staffing shortages at the hospital. Emergency birthing services are still available.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-12-18 to 2024-01-05

  • The Hay River Harbour restoration project is set to begin its second phase in July 2024. In this phase, the remaining sediment will be removed from the channel. An Indigenous auditor’s program has begun in 2023 and is planned to continue in 2024. A long-term dredging feasibility study will also be completed this year.

    cbc.ca

  • The Union of Northern Workers and Salvation Army Yellowknife have ratified a new collective agreement, valid until March 31, 2028. The new agreement includes wage increases, vacation travel assistance, and a letter of understanding regarding workplace violence.

    .unw.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife is allocating an additional $2.7M annually for four years to address homelessness. The money will be available April 1, 2024, helping multiple municipal committees to plan and implement various initiatives that address homelessness and support people without homes in Yellowknife.

    nnsl.com

  • The Tulita health centre construction is expected to continue in May 2024, though, no date has been set for the centre to open. The health centre was planned to open in 2021, but due to supply chain issues, labour shortages, and travel restrictions induced by the COVID-19 pandemic hindered the project.

    cbc.ca

  • Hay River’s 10-year capital plan is short about $88M, or $9M per year. The 10-year plan includes flood and wildfire recovery or mitigation projects, a new water treatment plant, a land development project, a new town hall, and work on the dump and golf course. However, without sufficient funding, many of these projects are not able to move forward.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government is providing $600K towards the T???ch? Investment Corporation’s two-year project to build a new grocery store in Wekweètì. The community is only accessible by air or winter road.

    canada.ca

  • A daycare in Tsiigehtchic, NWT, closed temporarily due to staffing shortages. Reportedly, wages for early childhood educators are often lower than wages for comparable jobs. The NWT government provided $4.6M between 2022-2023 to enhance early childhood educators’ wages. However, several factors such as lack of housing and education support contribute to the shortage of daycare workers.

    cbc.ca

  • The Union of Northern Workers (UNW) and the NWT government have still not reached a new collective agreement after five rounds of negotiations. As a result, a mediator has been appointed. Over 5,100 UNW members work for the NWT government, whose collective agreement expired March 2023 and remains in effect until a new agreement is in place.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-12-11 to 2023-12-15

  • The Northern Journalism Training Initiative (NJTI) is trying to attract more Northerners and Indigenous people to train in the media industry. NJTI plans to conduct more training programs in different regions outside of Yellowknife to reach more journalists and media makers from the north.

    nnsl.com

  • The Liard River is late to freeze, cutting off the Liidlii Kue First Nation from the rest of the Northwest Territories. The ice is not solid enough for vehicles to cross, reducing access to essential services, supplies, and other opportunities. Hunting, fishing, and trapping are also limited by the late freeze. The ice is usually open for crossing by November 29.

    nnsl.com

  • The Fort Simpson ice river crossing is not solid enough yet for vehicles to cross. The crossing is usually open to vehicles by November 29. Community members have had to cross by helicopter, fly to another community via airplane, or cross by snowmobile.

    cbc.ca

  • The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board approved a five-year Type A Land Use Permit submitted by Li-FT Power Ltd. to expand exploration at its Cali Project. The permit will allow Li-FT to set up an exploration camp, conduct diamond and reverse circulation drilling, and build winter access roads.

    li-ft.com
• Week of 2023-12-04 to 2023-12-08

  • The NWT government is providing $1.4M over two years to the ?egóhl?? Early Learning Society to build a childcare centre. However, about triple that amount is needed to make the centre a reality. Reportedly, people have had to leave the territory, leave the workforce, or reduce work hours due to the lack of available childcare.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government is providing $714.5K and Alberta government is providing up to $174.5K for Fortune minerals to conduct metallurgical test work at Fortune`s NICO project in NWT. The cobalt-gold-bismuth-copper mining project is located 160km northwest of Yellowknife.

    nnsl.com

  • North Arrow Minerals Inc. reported highly encouraging results from its MacKay and LDG Lithium Projects for this fall 2023 exploration work. North Arrow also stated that the company will focus on drilling at its LDG, MacKay and DeStaffany Projects located in the Yellowknife Pegmatite Province (YPP) in 2024.

    newswire.ca

  • The Yellowknife Primary Care Clinic will be closed from December 4, 2023, to January 1, 2024 due to staffing shortages. The laboratory at the Stanton Territorial Hospital will be open during that period, except for statutory holidays.

    nthssa.ca

  • The NWT government plans to start geotechnical investigations this winter for an all-season road through the Slave Geological Province between Tibbett and Lockhart lakes. Construction is planned to begin in 2024, though, investigations to assess gravel quarries and other materials for the road are pending.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-11-27 to 2023-12-01

  • According to Natural Resources Canada, mineral exploration expenditure is projected to increase by 11% in NWT this year compared to 2022. Exploration spendings, however, are expected to decrease in Yukon and Nunavut, down 13% and 37% respectively. The projected increase in NWT are mainly due to higher demand in lithium, rare earth elements, and critical metals.

    miningnorth.com

  • West Kitikmeot Gold Corp. became the new proponent for a project to build a deepsea port in Grays Bay and a 230km all-season road. The Kitikmeot Inuit Association transferred about $20M to West Kitikmeot Gold for the permitting process. The corporation expects construction to start in about four years.

    nunatsiaq.com

  • The mining industry is a key provider of employment in the NWT. In 2022, the NWT’s three diamond mines employed about 2,960 workers. Potential future projects such as Avalon’s Nechalacho mine, Osisko’s Pine Point mine, Fortune Metal’s NICO mine and Norzinc’s Prairie Creek mine are expected to employ over 1K people.

    issuu.com
• Week of 2023-11-20 to 2023-11-24

  • Mountain Province Diamonds is suspending work on the Gahcho Kué’s underground expansion due to factors such as uncertainty and low demand in the diamond market persist. The company also stated it will be focusing on improving production and operating efficiencies to cut costs.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Burgundy Diamonds is planning to test the viability of underwater remote mining (URM) technology at the Ekati mine’s Lynx pit in the NWT. In 2024, Burgundy will smooth the underwater surface of the Lynx pit and use a URM crawler in mid-2025 to test URM technology viability in the NWT.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2023-11-13 to 2023-11-17

  • Pine Point Mining Ltd. awaits environmental assessment results to continue its plans for the Pine Point mine. Pine Point aims to hire locally for various jobs including equipment operators, site maintenance workers and administrators. Large-scale procurement during construction will also prioritize northern companies. If everything goes according to plan, the mine could open in 2029.

    nnsl.com

  • The Inuvialuit are working towards building a gas plant in NWT to produce compressed natural gas, propane, and synthetic diesel. This spring, a bridge will be built over a creek to reach the site. Tuktoyaktuk will be the first Inuvialuit community to switch away from diesel-dependency.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-11-06 to 2023-11-10

  • Holloway Lodging will not be developing a lot into 180 homes in downtown Yellowknife as previously planned. Holloway did not purchase the lot from the City of Yellowknife and the company decided not to continue after assessing the project’s feasibility.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Construction has begun on the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway that will connect to an Inuvialuit-owned gas plant that will extract and liquefy gas for the Beaufort Delta communities. There are currently 50 people working on the highway project, mostly from Tuktoyaktuk. The gas plant is also expected to create job opportunities for local residents.

    cbc.ca

  • Bijou Boutique in downtown Yellowknife is closing by the end of 2023. The boutique sold gifts, clothing, and accessories. Personal circumstances combined with other challenges this year, including the wildfires, have led to the closure.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Pine Point Mining Ltd. (PPML), a joint venture between Osisko Metals and Appian Natural Resources Fund III, is planning to resume mining zinc and lead at the Pine Point project in NWT. PPML stated that once the project obtained all the necessary approvals, construction could begin in 2028. The mine has an estimated life span of 12 years.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Aurora College is in the process of transitioning into a polytechnic university and is currently establishing a new Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council. The council will help identify and respond to Indigenous and Northern students’ needs and to play a key role in Aurora’s decision-making.

    nnsl.com

  • The Salvation Army thrift store in Yellowknife is reopening on November 14. The store lost about $100K while closing for three months for repairs, restricting the Salvation Army’s food security initiatives such as its food bank to operate.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-10-30 to 2023-11-03

  • The City of Yellowknife is providing $5,000 for a campaign from October 30 to November 26 to shop locally and support entrepreneurs. The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is also providing $5,000 for the campaign. Money prizes may be won to spend at Yellowknife businesses.

    cabinradio.ca

  • A delegation from the Northwest Territories is travelling to France and Morocco to promote francophone work opportunities in the NWT, collect resumes, and support candidate selection.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-10-23 to 2023-10-27

  • The T???ch? Government partnered with Let’s Plant Trees Ltd. and Trees Canada to plant 1M trees on T???ch? land over the next three years. The project is expected to generate significant local work starting this fall harvesting cones. Saplings will be planted in 2025 and 2026 in the summer.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Northwest Territories ranks first for Canadian diamond production, producing almost 90% of Canada’s production in 2022 according to the Kimberley Process. The Diavik mine is set to close in three years, but the potential for sustained future mining is expected to be strong in the NWT.

    miningnorth.com
• Week of 2023-10-16 to 2023-10-20

  • The NWT government recently remodeled its Child and Youth Counselling services model. The new model will allocate 55% of its funding to enable education bodies to hire their own mental health providers and determine how services are delivered in their regions. The remaining 45% will continue to provide supports through the health and social services system.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Rehabilitation travel clinics in small communities in the NWT are being reduced due to staffing shortages. Patients must go to Yellowknife or regional centres for rehabilitation services such as audiology, physiotherapy, speech language pathology, and occupational therapy.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Kasteel Construction and Coatings Inc. in Yellowknife has filed bankruptcy, affecting 30-35 employees. The construction company notified some employees in early October that it would cease operations.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government has earmarked $16.4M over four years towards ending gender-based violence in NWT. A new bilateral agreement includes a plan aiming to increase prevention efforts, reach underserved populations, and stabilize the gender-based violence sector was signed between the federal and NWT governments.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing $24M towards building the new Wellness and Recovery Centre in Yellowknife, expected to open in 2026. The new centre can accommodate about 99 clients and provide them with health, social and counselling services.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government has pledged $20.8M to build 50 new affordable housing units in downtown Yellowknife. The City of Yellowknife has donated an estimated $825K worth of land and the NWT government will provide operational funding for the project.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-10-09 to 2023-10-13

  • The Fort Smith Métis Council will monitor water and fish through the winter months following a tailings pond leak incident upstream within the Athabasca watershed. Monitoring is usually only conducted in the summer months.

    cabinradio.ca

  • A new wellness centre is opening at the end of October in Pangnirtung. The Suputiit Wellness Committee has an annual $365K budget over the next five years for the new centres’ initiatives. The facility will be available for multipurpose use and community program developments.

    cbc.ca

  • CanNor provided $1M to the Government of Northwest Territories’ relief effort for small businesses struggling after the wildfire crisis and evacuations. With the additional money, the maximum assistance funding businesses can receive have been amended.

    mytruenorthnow.com

  • The Northwest Territories government is launching its Artist to Market Program in an effort to strengthen the creative sector. The program funds opportunities for successful applicants to sell their art and network at identified out-of-territory markets.

    mytruenorthnow.com
• Week of 2023-10-02 to 2023-10-06

  • The Northwest Territories government began a cash incentive program to boost the territory’s fishing sector. The program provides bonuses up to $15K, $20K, and $30K for applicant fishers based on several criteria including if a NWT resident is new to fishing.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories estimates that in its 2024-2025 budget it will spend $361M on infrastructure projects with about $94M of that going towards roadwork. In the budget, $26.2M is estimated to go towards renewable energy projects.

    cbc.ca

  • Canada Council for the Arts is providing $750K over three years to the Northwest Territories government to grow and build capacity within the arts and culture sector. The Territory will recruit an Arts Advisor, create a funding program, promote new opportunities, and increase funding access.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • NWT On The Land Collaborative opened its 2024 funding program to applications until November 3. The organization funds projects on a broad criterion but aim to connect people to their land and culture. The minimum grant amount is $1K.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-09-25 to 2023-09-29

  • Yellowknife’s chamber of commerce is fundraising through various events this fall to support struggling small businesses after the evacuation. Many individuals cannot spend as much since re-entry and some employees have not returned. Two $5K grants as government support are available for businesses.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories is providing grants up to $2,500 to support Indigenous governments, organizations and communities providing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events. Applications for funding are open until October 31.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Yellowknife’s Snowkings’ Winter Festival has begun to recruit performers for the 2024 festival running from March 2-29. Applications will close at the end of November 10th. The festival hosts performers including musicians, comedians, visual artists, thespians, puppeteers, clowns, and dancers.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government will provide $3M for the Hay River emergency harbour dredging work. The dredging work was delayed due to Hay River’s month-long evacuation and will continue into October. The project will be finished next summer.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Residents of Hay River are returning after the evacuation order was lifted on September 16. Transportation will be scheduled for anyone who needs it; however, residents are advised to bring enough food and water for a day or two. Services in Hay River are expected to be limited for the next few days.

    cbc.ca

  • The evacuation order for Fort Smith was lifted on September 18 after five weeks. Returning residents will have access to most municipal services like water, garbage collection and sewage. Gas supplies are expected to be limited for the time being and residents are being told to store extra gas when possible. Health services will also return but with limited capacity.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada will be covering some Northwest Territories and Nunavut businesses’ increased shipping costs related to wildfires and evacuation orders. Nutrition North, the program providing the assistance, estimates that this funding will amount to $150K a week.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-09-11 to 2023-09-15

  • Air Tindi and Canadian North have returned to their full Yellowknife flight schedules. Connecting flights to Hay River remain suspended as the town is under an active evacuation order.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The evacuation order for Kakisa was lifted September 9, allowing the roughly 40 residents of the community to return to their homes. Many in the community live traditional lifestyles but low water levels have made that more difficult. It is expected that residents will still need to travel to buy groceries and fuel.

    cbc.ca

  • Health services have begun to partially resume in Northwest Territories. Availability throughout the territory will be depending on staffing levels, appointment volumes and bed counts. Starting September 18 chemotherapy, dialysis and IV therapy will become available again in Yellowknife. Medical travel will resume as soon as boarding facilities and hotels begin to operate.

    cbc.ca

  • The Aklavik Wellness Centre has burned down three days after its grand opening. The community wellness centre had recently hired a community support worker in August. The centre would have coordinated health and social services that assisted in addictions and family violence prevention.

    nnsl.com

  • The Northwest Territories’ Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC) has launched a new grant program to support businesses impacted by wildfire evacuations. Eligible businesses may receive up to $5K to maintain or create jobs, pay overhead costs, or conduct restoration work. BDIC will also defer loan payments for clients until September 30 with no penalties.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Phone and internet service in the Beaufort Delta has returned to normal according to Northwestel. Wildfire damage to the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link had slowed down service across the region.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Resupply barges headed for Norman Wells and Tulita have been cancelled due to historically low water levels on the Mackenzie River. Marine Transportation Services will make alternative plans for shipment of the supplies, including shipment by air or winter road. Some shipments may be delayed until next season.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Highways 7 and 77 have reopened after nearly a week of being closed due to wildfires. Until the reopening there was only one route connecting the territory to southern Canada. The highways are an important supply line for the region’s communities.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Canada has committed to provide the Government of Northwest Territories with $28.5M in funding for wildfire equipment. This equipment will increase the territory’s capacity to respond and prepare for wildland fires.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-09-04 to 2023-09-08

  • Yellowknife schools are projected to reopen Sept 11 for staff and Sept 14 for students. High schools will open Sept 12 and 13 for students to register and receive timetables. These dates are flexible on the individual level while staff and students re-settle in Yellowknife.

    cbc.ca

  • Field Law’s annual community fund program has opened for application until Oct 2 to eligible programs and ideas that make Northwest Territories and Alberta communities better places. Recipients could receive up to $15K with $15K designated for the Northwest Territories.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Yellowknife, Dettah and Nd?l? residents were set to return to the evacuated area on the afternoon of Sept 6 while essential workers were asked to return Sept 4 and 5. Not all services will be available immediately, residents may re-enter at their leisure.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-08-28 to 2023-09-01

  • Lake Winn Resources Corp. has began it’s 2023 exploration program at its LNPG Lithium pegmatite project on the Yukon and Northwest Territory border. Whitehorse companies, Archer, Cathro & Associates Limited and Capital Helicopters have been contracted for geological and helicopter services respectively.

    lakewinn.ca

  • Li-FT Power is starting an exploration program at CALI Lithium Project in western Northwest Territories. The project will include systematic rock sampling and mapping, as well as detailed soil sampling in other dykes. Li-FT has applied for a Land Use Permit for a drill program in 2024.

    li-ft.com
• Week of 2023-08-14 to 2023-08-18

  • The Northwest Territories posted $402.8M in wholesale trade in 2022, a 41% turnaround from 2021. Since a high in 2018, the wholesale trade industry had experienced declines every year until last year. So far in 2023, wholesale trade continues to trend higher than it has in recent history.

    nnsl.com

  • A new restaurant called Casa de Cobre has opened in the legislative assembly building in Yellowknife. The new owner took over the restaurant after former occupant, Cliff Café, shut down due to staffing difficulties.

    nnsl.com

  • The Northwest Territories and Nunavut both posted positive growth in manufacturing sales for 2022. Together, the two territories generated sales of $47M in 2022, an increase of 13.8% compared to the previous year.

    nnsl.com

  • Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine is planning to build the largest solar power plant across the territories with construction starting around the end of August and completion expected in 2024. The NWT government is providing $3.3M and the federal government is providing $600K towards the project.

    riotinto.com
• Week of 2023-08-07 to 2023-08-11

  • Wild berries were reported to be about two weeks early for harvesting near Yellowknife and then dried with a recent drought. Cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, and crowberries were affected, impacting people living traditionally off the land, locally produced goods from foraged plants, and wildlife.

    cbc.ca

  • The Northwest Territories government is contributing $375K for a new Arts Economic Development Pilot Program to support commercial artists to develop their inventories and export products. Eligible professional artists residing in the NWT may apply for funding.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2023-07-31 to 2023-08-04

  • A new FreshSlice Pizza will be opening in the Center Ice Plaza in Yellowknife. An opening date has not yet been set, the restaurant is currently under construction. As well, owners of the Monkey Tree Pub are launching Papa Pete’s Delivery Service on August 3.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Northwest Territories government and federal government together are providing $19.7M to build a 137 km expansion of the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk to provide better internet service. Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is collaborating on the project.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife is experiencing staff shortages with 36 vacancies at the city. The city has had to reduce hours for various services, like the waste facility, in order to continue operations. The Northwest Territory’s employment rate is high, 70.8% in June.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government is providing $93,031 for four community-based projects which support seniors in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Eligible proposals for projects which promote health, forward inclusion, prevent senior abuse, or provide practical supports may receive funding.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing $53.7M to build infrastructure in Tuktoyaktuk to mitigate the encroaching shoreline on the community. The most severely eroded shoreline will be reinforced with armoured rock and other materials and existing infrastructure will be upgraded.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing over $860K for two homelessness prevention projects in Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories. The Inuvik Homeless and Warming Shelter received $532,590 and Fort Good Hope’s K’asho Got’ine Housing Society received $327,590.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-07-24 to 2023-07-28

  • Loyal Lithium has begun a community engagement process with stakeholders regarding the potential development of a mine near Hidden Lake, NWT. The engagement process will last until September. The company will then apply for a land use permit to start drilling spodumene which contains lithium. The development of a mine could create 200 jobs.

    cbc.ca

  • The Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program and Polar Knowledge Canada are jointly providing $2.2M in 2023-2024 for 31 monitoring research projects. Polar is providing $650K to the Collaborative Barren-ground Caribou Initiative to fund seven projects.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is accepting art submissions for the 2024 Mezzanine Gallery art exhibit. PWNHC will cover shipping costs and pay artists, craftspeople, curators, and groups a standard fee similar to the minimum wage.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2023-07-17 to 2023-07-21

  • De Beers Group is providing $15K to improve internet connections for youth at select locations in Lutsel K’e, Gameti, and Wekweeti. The money will fund hardware, installation, and up to three months of access to Starlink for Kustel K’e and Gameti, and a new router will be installed in Wekweeti.

    debeersgroup.com

  • Li-FT found pegmatites with lithium-containing minerals at its Yellowknife Lithium Project. This spodumene-bearing pegmatite is below the Fi Southwest pegmatite at the mine. The level of spodumene is 5-50% content locally, similar to that found in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

    li-ft.com

  • The Dene Nation is sponsoring the Dene Wellness Warriors, a group of Indigenous counsellors, to establish a trauma healing lodge in the Northwest Territories. Indigenous Service Canada is providing money to for a feasibility study and preliminary business plan.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of the Northwest Territories is providing $160K to Fort Simpson to build a new boat launch. Construction will start immediately to be done by the end of summer. The project also includes streetlights, public restrooms, and a trail.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-07-10 to 2023-07-14

  • Nogha Enterprises, ?????dl???? K???? First Nation’s economic development branch, began construction on a new tourism centre set to open in October and be open year-round. A visitor centre, five cabins, five tent platforms, and a gazebo are included in the facility.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Australian company, Burgundy Diamond Mines, fully purchased the Ekati Mine in eastern NWT from Arctic Diamond Company Ltd. for $150M USD. Burgundy Diamond Mines plans to extend the life and jobs of the mine as well as the economic benefits it generates.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of the Northwest Territories provided $912K to Lake Winn Resources Corp. for future 2023 explorations at Little Nahanni Pegmatite Group (LNPG) property. LNPG in the NWT is near the Yukon border, near the Cantung and Mactung Mines.

    lakewinn.ca

  • Lake Winn Resources Corp. has results from an ultrasensitive magnetic survey and has mapped a large area of pegmatite dykes containing lithium in western NWT. The results are favourable, and a drill program planned for August this year is already permitted.

    lakewinn.ca

  • The federal government is providing $361M to the Northwest Territories over 10 years for health care services. This will improve access, quality, timeliness, and workforce support for healthcare services in NWT. Capacity for residents to access electronic health information is also a priority.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-07-03 to 2023-07-07

  • The federal government is spending $2.9M to transfer ownership of Aspen Apartments on 51st Street, Yellowknife, to Housing NWT. Additionally, $5M will be transferred to the city to renovate the building for public housing.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-06-26 to 2023-06-30

  • Fireweed Metals Corp found the world’s largest high-grade tungsten deposit at its Mactung project, located in the Selwyn Mountain Range along the Yukon and Northwest Territories border. The company plans to conduct additional environmental studies and work with Indigenous groups on regulations in preparation for the construction of new mines.

    fireweedmetals.com

  • The City of Yellowknife is granting $30K for businesses interested in hosting festivals and events. Provided through the City’s Festivals and Events COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, eligible organizations can claim up to $5K.

    mytruenorthnow.com

  • The federal government has provided $5M for an innovation centre specialized in remote sensing outside Inuvik, NWT. Satellite activity is increasing, and the centre may help connect northern Canada to the $20B Canadian industry. Construction is projected to start in two years.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Yellowknife Historical Society is opening its Yellowknife Historical Museum later this summer. The museum will include a gallery, gift shop and restaurant. The Society aims to attract tourists and host various events like weddings, meetings and school tours.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the federal government have signed an agreement regarding the Giant Mine Remediation Project. Canada agrees to ensure procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses and jobs for community members through the Project, which is located five kilometers north of Yellowknife.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-06-19 to 2023-06-23

  • Yellowknife-based Kasteel Construction and Coatings has started multiple training courses that provide safety and skills training across the Northwest Territories. In collaboration with the Mine Training Society, Kasteel also offers a trades course for women.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories is providing $1.75M, through the Anti-Poverty Fund, to help reduce poverty. In total, 58 grants were presented to Indigenous, community and non-profit organizations to develop and run programs that address many issues of poverty in the NWT.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The Canadian Institutes of Health Research has provided $150K to Aurora College to increase recruitment and retention of healthcare workers in the NWT. A team of 22 researchers will engage with and encourage more Indigenous and northern youth to pursue healthcare and social services careers.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government provided $25K, through its investment readiness program, to Old Town Glassworks in Yellowknife. The co-operative business will invest in technology and business analysis to promote sustainable growth while continuing to creatively reuse discarded materials.

    cabinradio.ca

  • According to the Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT), diamond mining added $1.2B to the territory’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022. In addition, the three producing diamond mines in NWT spent close to $755M with NWT-based businesses.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2023-06-12 to 2023-06-16

  • According to Statistics Canada, the Northwest Territories’ gross domestic product increased by 1.5% in 2022. Increases were led by service-producing industries, with the transportation and warehousing sector growing 32.7%. Among goods-producing industries, the construction sector led the way, increasing 20.7%, bolstered by a 59.2% increase in engineering construction.

    statcan.gc.ca

  • Arctic Canadian expects to complete the $200M sale of its Ekati diamond mine to Burgundy Diamond Mines on June 30. Burgundy plans to continue operating the mine with underwater remote mining, while Arctic Canadian has stated that the sale would have minimal impact on staff.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-06-05 to 2023-06-09

  • The City of Yellowknife has announced the creation of two new grants for small and medium-sized businesses impacted by COVID-19. The COVID-19 Festival and Events Grant will provide eligible event planners with up to $5,000 each. The COVID-19 Business Recovery Grant will provide up to $10,000 to help local businesses hire new employees and modernize their operations.

    yellowknife.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories is providing temporary relief to customers impacted by rising electricity rates. The territory is providing Northwest Territories Power Corporation with $15.2M to offset rising costs due to inflation.

    mytruenorthnow.com

  • Aklavik and Nahanni Butte are the latest communities to receive fibre internet services from Northwestel. These upgrades are part of the company’s three-year Every Community Project. The expansion aims to bring high-speed internet to 10,000 homes and improve access to health care, education, and other services.

    mytruenorthnow.com

  • The Back Eddy Lounge & Restaurant in Hay River has closed its doors. The Rowe’s Group of Companies bought the restaurant in 2018 and will continue to serve “Back Eddy favourites” at the Keys Dining and Doghouse Pub.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories is starting a public housing pilot project in Fort Resolution and Inuvik. The program will give clients a positive credit rating when they make their monthly rent payments. The pilot will begin in July 2023 and if successful, the program could see expansion across the territory.

    mytruenorthnow.com
• Week of 2023-05-29 to 2023-06-02

  • The Government of Canada is providing over $1.2M in funding to three Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories. These funds will upgrade visitor lodges located across the territory.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing $500K to assist crisis hotlines in Northwest Territories until March 31, 2026. The funding will be used to improve services and offer greater support to those experiencing gender-based violence.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-05-22 to 2023-05-26

  • Air Canada will be launching a non-stop round-trip flight between Toronto and Yellowknife in December 2023. Air Canada says that this new route, which will fly three times a week, will help support tourism and business in the region.

    cbc.ca

  • Sahtú sPOT, the first private cannabis retailer in the Sahtú region, is set to open within a few weeks. Previously, customers in Norman Wells could only purchase cannabis from the local government-owned liquor store.

    cabinradio.ca

  • OneWeb is constructing a new satellite station in Yellowknife. In collaboration with Northwestel, low-Earth orbit satellites will provide internet to northern communities that can’t access a fibre network. The station is expected to be ready by the end of 2023.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-05-15 to 2023-05-19

  • The Government of Northwest Territories and Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation have entered into a three-year agreement where the company will operate the new fish processing facility in Hay River. The new plant will provide local skill development opportunities for the workforce.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2023-05-08 to 2023-05-12

  • Staffing shortages at First Transit have led to the cancellation of another school bus route in Yellowknife. According to First Transit, there is no extra space on other routes to accommodate affected families. Currently four routes have been cancelled due to a lack of drivers.

    nnsl.com

  • Lake Winn Resources Corp. has received a five-year drilling permit for its Little Nahanni Lithium Project. Located near the Northwest Territories and Yukon border, drilling is expected to take begin over the summer.

    lakewinn.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories has amended its legislation surrounding the early learning and child care system. Changes include a fee maximum for newly licensed programs, streamlining subsidy funding and an increase in reporting measures.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2023-05-01 to 2023-05-05

  • Housing NWT and the Town of Hay River are building 140 new homes over the next five years. The plan also includes 30 additional units for seniors. Work has already begun with about 70 units expected to be ready by 2024. The plan will also increase employment in the region, adding close to 10% more contractors and housing maintainers.

    nnsl.com

  • The Government of Northwest Territories has adjusted the Early Childhood Program Operating Subsidy to include funding for operators’ own children. As of April 1, licensed family day home operators can receive operating subsidies for their own children, up to 11 years of age.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Beginning June 5, North-Wright Airways will be providing four new flights between Yellowknife and Sahtu communities. The company decided to add more flights after Canadian North announced they were reducing their services.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2023-04-24 to 2023-04-28

  • Li-FT Power Ltd. and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the Yellowknife Lithium Project. Located approximately 60 kilometers east of Yellowknife, drilling is expected to start June 1 and run until November.

    li-ft.com
• Week of 2023-04-17 to 2023-04-21

  • Northwestel now offers fibre optic internet to the community of Whatì. Whatì's Chief hopes the new internet service will help organizations work more efficiently, as well as allow students in the community to participate in more online courses.

    cbc.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife has announced that it will hold a ballot draw for 2 lots of land in the Grace Lake South Residential Subdivisions. The draw for these developable residential parcels will take place on May 4, 2023.

    yellowknife.ca

  • The Northwest Territories Flying Association is holding its annual Rust Remover Program at the St. Patrick’s Church Hall in Yellowknife on May 13th. This training course is meant to help northern private and professional pilots keep their skills sharp.

    mytruenorthnow.com

  • The YMCA transitional housing project in Yellowknife is nearing completion, with the units expected to ready by August. The building will have 21 housing units and will also provide program and office space for staff and host its support programs such as literacy and skills upgrading, job training and placement services.

    nnsl.com

  • The Northern Mosaic Network has opened a clinic to help transgender people navigate the name-change process. The service will be offered once a month in Yellowknife, free of charge.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-04-10 to 2023-04-14

  • The Government of Northwest Territories is launching a 2-year pilot project to support the start up and operation of family day homes in public housing units. The project is expected to help address the current shortage in childcare spaces in the territory.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The Government of the Northwest Territories has merged the Department of Lands and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The newly created Department of Environment and Climate Change will take over both portfolios. So far, the merger has not cost any jobs from either former department.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories has created the Emerging Entrepreneurs Business Mentorship Program. This program will provide entrepreneurs with the opportunity to gain skills and network with the help of a business mentor. Mentorships will be delivered through the Catalyste+ Organization and its volunteers. Up to $5.5K is available in support funding for mentees.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • A new fish plant in Hay River is expected to be complete in June 2023. The Government of Northwest Territories is offering introductory programs to spark more local interest in commercial fishing and support efforts to revitalize the Great Slave Lake commercial fishery.

    cbc.ca

  • According to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, only 18% of people in small communities in the Northwest Territories have access to high-speed Internet compared to 98% of people in larger communities.

    rcinet.ca
• Week of 2023-04-03 to 2023-04-07

  • The Government of Canada is providing $311M to the Northwest Territories to help reduce backlogs in the health care system and expand access to family health services.

    canada.ca

  • Yellowknife’s downtown A&W franchise has been listed for sale and is valued at $250K. Located at the Centre Square Mall, the lease on the space runs until the end of 2025.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Northwest Territories’ 2023-2024 Budget was passed with amendments that include $4.8M in additional funding to address homelessness, suicide, and other issues.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories have partnered to provide $7.6M, over the next five years, to expand food production in the territory. These funds are made available through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership.

    canada.ca

  • The T???ch? Government and Collège Nordique have signed a new agreement to cover the costs of T???ch? language courses for members of the Indigenous community and to train another T???ch? instructor. The college’s Yellowknife office had more than 100 students learn the T???ch? language in the fall of 2022.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Makerspace YK has purchased a building unit in Yellowknife, which will allow them to continue to offer their skill-building services. The charity organization was able to make the purchase after receiving $558K from the federal government and $75K through the Territory’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

    cabinradio.ca