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Tenth Thebacha Wood Buffalo dark sky festival cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Tenth Thebacha Wood Buffalo dark sky festival cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

The Thebacha and Wood Buffalo Dark Sky Festival, which was set to take place from Aug. 19 to 22, has been cancelled.
Firefighting workshops for women, non-binary persons to continue

Firefighting workshops for women, non-binary persons to continue

NWT Fire held its first training event exclusively for women and non-binary folks from Aug. 9 to 13.
Public inquiry into MLA Steve Norn to start Oct. 4

Public inquiry into MLA Steve Norn to start Oct. 4

A public inquiry into the conduct of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn will begin on Oct. 4, 2021, the legislative assembly announced in a news release, Aug. 17.
Bonuses paid to agency nurses ‘upsetting’ to long-term staff: NEU president

Bonuses paid to agency nurses ‘upsetting’ to long-term staff: NEU president

Lucrative bonuses offered to lure agency nurses to Nunavut during a health staffing crisis has some questioning the fairness to long-term employees.
‘Tired of having to constantly boil water’; More than a dozen advisories issued across Nunavut over the past year

‘Tired of having to constantly boil water’; More than a dozen advisories issued across Nunavut over the past year

More and more Baker Lake residents are driving inland to a nearby bridge to fill their water containers because of repeated issues with the drinking water coming out of their taps, says Craig Simailak, the community’s MLA.
City of Iqaluit comes out of 2020 in positive financial shape; net assets up by $10 million

City of Iqaluit comes out of 2020 in positive financial shape; net assets up by $10 million

City’s net asset position increased by $10 million since 2020
Inuvialuk actress returns to her roots in Tuktoyaktuk

Inuvialuk actress returns to her roots in Tuktoyaktuk

Olivia Kate Iatridis gives workshop on acting in Tuktoyaktuk
GNWT employees encouraged to get vaccine in response to COVID-19 outbreak

GNWT employees encouraged to get vaccine in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Territorial government employees are being encouraged to get vaccinated and check their vaccination status after scores of COVID cases were reported across the NWT this week.
Midway Music Festival hits the stage in Fort McPherson

Midway Music Festival hits the stage in Fort McPherson

Another pillar of Delta life resumed west of Fort McPherson July 31 to Aug. 2 as the Midway Lake Music Festival hit the stage for the first time since before the pandemic. People gathered from across the Mackenzie and Beaufort Deltas to reconnect after a long year and listen to some of their favourite tunes. Many up and coming musicians jammed with Elders and a great time was had by all. Submitted photos.
New power plants approved for three communities

New power plants approved for three communities

New power plants have been approved for Cambridge Bay, Iglulik and Gjoa Haven, Qulliq Energy Corporation announced on Wednesday.