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R.J. Simpson chosen as next Northwest Territories premier

R.J. Simpson chosen as next Northwest Territories premier

YELLOWKNIFE — Newly elected members of the Northwest Territories legislature have chosen their next premier. R.J. Simpson, the legislature member for Hay River North, won on the second round of voting Thursday.
Yukon finance minister tables public accounts for last fiscal year

Yukon finance minister tables public accounts for last fiscal year

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it posted a $105-million surplus in the 2022-23 fiscal year, $65 million more than it predicted.
Explosion destroys home in Whitehorse, killing one person, injuring another

Explosion destroys home in Whitehorse, killing one person, injuring another

WHITEHORSE — An explosion that demolished a home in Whitehorse has killed one person and seriously injured another. The City of Whitehorse said in a statement on Tuesday that when fire crews arrived at the Riverdale subdivision at about 5:30 a.m.
Northwest Territories to hold election today delayed by wildfire

Northwest Territories to hold election today delayed by wildfire

YELLOWKNIFE — Residents of the Northwest Territories are heading to the polls today, more than a month after the election was originally set to be held. The election had been scheduled for Oct.
Northwest Territories to hold election Tuesday after delay by wildfires

Northwest Territories to hold election Tuesday after delay by wildfires

YELLOWKNIFE — Residents of the Northwest Territories are heading to the polls Tuesday, more than a month after the election was originally set to be held. The election had been scheduled for Oct.
One man recovering, 16 containers retrieved in Iqaluit port following fall

One man recovering, 16 containers retrieved in Iqaluit port following fall

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A shipping company serving the Far North says an employee is recovering in an Ottawa hospital after he and almost two dozen containers fell into the water near Nunavut's capital on Friday.
Former N.W.T. priest sentenced for indecent assault on child in 1980s

Former N.W.T. priest sentenced for indecent assault on child in 1980s

FORT SIMPSON, N.W.T. — A former priest is beginning a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to indecent assault on a child in the 1980s.
Win-filled morning includes $1 million Western Max prize

Win-filled morning includes $1 million Western Max prize

Angela Trout hasn’t given too much thought to what she will do with her windfall, but there is one smaller purchase she’s excited to make.
N.W.T. premier presses for infrastructure as Trudeau promises new homes

N.W.T. premier presses for infrastructure as Trudeau promises new homes

YELLOWKNIFE — The premier of the Northwest Territories said Thursday she doesn't expect the North to get essential critical infrastructure before the next climate disaster, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the fire-ravaged region.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits fire-ravaged parts of Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits fire-ravaged parts of Northwest Territories

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got an up-close look at the burned-out remains of buildings and vehicles Wednesday as he toured parts of the Northwest Territories ravaged by a record wildfire season.
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