N.W.T

Canada

Electric vehicles in N.W.T. boosted with funding and fast chargers

Electric vehicles are getting a jolt in the N.W.T. — with the promise of funding for a network of charging…

Read More »
Politics

N.W.T. residents welcome PM’s visit to wildfire-ravaged hamlet, but also want him to follow through

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got an up-close look at the burnt-out remains of homes and vehicles Wednesday as he toured…

Read More »
Canada

Public could return to evacuated Hay River, N.W.T., by Sunday as re-entry begins

The Town of Hay River, N.W.T., says workers in essential services can start returning to the evacuated community on Wednesday…

Read More »
Canada

No return date yet for Hay River, N.W.T., evacuees as fire conditions remain ‘volatile’

Wildfire evacuees from Hay River, N.W.T., will have to wait a bit longer to learn when they might be able…

Read More »
Canada

Fort Smith, N.W.T., mayor says town meeting on Monday will determine possible return date

The mayor of Fort Smith, N.W.T., says the town will meet on Sept. 11 to discuss a possible return plan,…

Read More »
Canada

Hay River, N.W.T., mayor says 7 to 10 days ‘reasonable’ estimate for return

Officials in Hay River, N.W.T., have approved a re-entry plan for residents, once the current evacuation order is lifted, and Mayor…

Read More »
Canada

Conflicting information from officials fuels anxiety among those who fled N.W.T. wildfires

Evacuees from the N.W.T. are expressing frustration with the way the territorial government and other organizations have handled financial aid…

Read More »
Politics

N.W.T. projected to spend $100M on fighting wildfires — 5 times more than budgeted 

The N.W.T. is actively fighting fewer fires in 2023, yet the season is expected to cost five times more than…

Read More »
Politics

N.W.T. announces support for evacuees, urge for more federal help as Premier set to meet Prime Minister

N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will be “soliciting” more support from the federal government in a meeting with the…

Read More »
Politics

N.W.T. premier says she’s done ‘begging’ for infrastructure help as wildfires rage

The Current19:00After wildfires, N.W.T. premier is done ‘begging’ for infrastructure help As wildfires roar across the Northwest Territories, Premier Caroline…

Read More »
Back to top button