Thursday, March 28, 2024

Arviat Reports A New COVID-19 Case

Arviat, the hamlet, located in Nunavut, has reported one new COVID-19 case on Monday. Since the virus reached Arviat, there have been 314 COVID-19 cases there, and right now,...

Hunters Are Illegally Harvesting From The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Herds

The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board (BQCMB) reported that there is a rise in illegal hunting along the territory's winter roads. The local caribou herds and communities who...

Quebec Plans To Table Anti-Vax Protestors Bill Thursday, One MNA Likely To Stay Out

Quebec’s Francois Legault noted the province plans to table a bill this Thursday that will fine anti-vax protestors who are found causing disturbance or blocking access to schools and...

New $11 Million Fibre Line to Connect Whati to High-speed Internet

The federal, N.W.T and Tłı̨chǫ governments will invest almost $11 million in improved broadband internet access for the community of Whati, officials announced Thursday. The investment should offer high-speed internet...

Iqaluit Declares Local State of Emergency Following a COVID-19 Transmission in the Community

Iqaluit City declared a local state of emergency Monday afternoon at an emergency city council convention. City councilor Kyle Sheppard led the move during the meeting, which was live-streamed on...

After Over a Year of Waiting, Enterprise Will Be Getting a New Gas Station

Exciting news for those using the road close to Enterprise, N.W.T. — drivers in search of fuel or snacks will have the chance to make a quick stop at...

Online Gambling in Canada Sees Unprecedented Surge

Toronto, Ontario, April 8, 2023 - Canada's online gambling industry has experienced a remarkable boom, with recent figures showing a significant increase in activity throughout the nation. Industry experts...

Conservatives Promise Funds for Northern Ports, Hydro Projects

The Conservative Party is making promises to "close the infrastructure gap" in the North and assist in paying for multiple projects if elected, inclusive of road and hydro links...

2nd Death, 62 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Northwestern Territories Since Friday

The Northwestern Territories office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) has reported the region’s second death because of COVID-19. In a Monday night news release, the OCPHO did not...

Whitehorse May Refuse A Proposed Dairy Queen Drive-thru

City of Whitehorse staff is against a zoning change for a proposed drive-thru restaurant that is supposed to be built along Range Road just off the Alaska Highway. A...