Labour Market News

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• Week of 2023-05-22 to 2023-05-26

  • 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

  • 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
• 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
• 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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 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
• Week of 2023-04-10 to 2023-04-14

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • 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
• Week of 2023-03-27 to 2023-03-31

  • The Blachford Lake Lodge, one of NWT's best-known tourist lodges has ceased all operations. All 12 employees have been laid off, and the lodge has been listed for sale at $3.9M.

    cbc.ca

  • The Fort Smith Métis Daycare has opened on March 6. The daycare focuses on life skills and connects children to elders, culture and the community. Once the daycare hires more staff, the daycare can care for 28 children.

    cbc.ca

  • As Diavik Diamond Mine nears the end of commercial production in 2026, it is offering the Diavik My Path program to their employees and contractors. The program offers employees support on five paths as the 1,200 person workforce winds down and finishes reclamation. This includes career counselling, deployment to another mine, training opportunities or even starting their own business.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2023-03-20 to 2023-03-24

  • The Government of Canada is providing $1M to the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation and the Northern Mosaic Network to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The funding will help the two organizations build greater capacity to provide GBV programming and to address the root causes of violence.

    canada.ca

  • Scotty Creek Research Station, one of the world's first Indigenous-led research stations, is preparing for construction in May to rebuild the station that was destroyed by fire last year. Carpenters and electricians are expected to reconstruct the station by August.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-03-13 to 2023-03-17

  • The Government of Canada is providing $384,000 in funding, via the IDEANorth program, in support of infrastructure upgrades to Techi?Q Ltd.’s Grey Goose Lodge.

    canada.ca

  • The Government of NWT, through the 2023 Healthy Choices Fund, is supporting healthy communities by providing up to $400,000 for health promotion and prevention. An additional $410,000 is available to support seniors, and help families and youth reduce harmful alcohol usage.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal and NWT governments are investing an additional $20M to replace the Dehk’è Frank Channel bridge. The new bridge will support the mining industry by supporting heavier loads and larger commodities. Pre-construction activities will start later this year, and major construction is expected to begin early next year, pending regulatory approvals.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • An Australian diamond mining company, Burgundy Diamond Mines, plans to acquire the Ekati diamond mine for $187M from Arctic Canadian Diamond Company. With the transition, Ekati’s mine plan is anticipated to support a mine life until 2028. Ekati mine employs 1,100 people, including 486 northerners.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-03-06 to 2023-03-10

  • Effective April 1, 2023, the Government of NWT is exempting additional income received from Indigenous Governments from the calculation of Income Assistance benefits. The exemption is a further step towards advancing reconciliation and supporting residents.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal government is providing $1M towards a two-year project led by Tu Cho Fisher’s Cooperative Limited. The project aims to improve the capacity of the winter fishery, create jobs in Great Slave Lake commercial fishery and help maintain progress towards growing NWT’s fishing industry.

    canada.ca

  • Appian Capital Advisory LLP is investing $100M over four years to Osisko Metals-owned Pine Point lead/zinc mine, which has been closed for 35 years. The potential reopening of the mine will support NWT with new job opportunities.

    nnsl.com

  • The federal government and municipality of Hay River is providing $622,600 towards the new fully serviced business park, Sundog Business Park. The investment will attract new businesses, create local jobs and support strong economic development opportunities.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-02-27 to 2023-03-03

  • Rio Tinto is investing $40M into the expansion of underground mining of Diavik diamond mine’s A21 pipe, extending the operation’s life to early 2026. The first phase of the project is expected to produce  an extra 1.4M carats, and phase two, subject to approval in 2024, should produce another 800,000 carats. The mine employs over 1,100 employees, with 17% who are Northern Indigenous people.

    canadianminingjournal.com

  • The federal government and NWT are providing $24M over five years to support ongoing patient-oriented research through the SPOR SUPPORT Unit (Hot??? ts’eeda). The research will help improve health care systems and patient care.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing over $2M towards the T???ch? Trades Apprenticeship Program, who will provide funding to small and medium-sized businesses so they can hire 30 first-year apprentices. The apprentices must be in eligible Red Seal trades over the next two years. Some of the eligible trades include carpentry, construction, gas fitting and drywall finishing.

    mytruenorthnow.com
• Week of 2023-02-20 to 2023-02-24

  • The NWT government has joined the federal government's Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot program to help employers connect and hire skilled refugees overseas. The program will help employers to partner with non-government organizations in the territory to find and hire overseas candidates.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal government has awarded $2.7M through the Arctic Inspiration Prize to seven innovative projects across the North. The NWT recipients include a new research governance organization to advance Inuit self-determination in research and a youth project that produces a virtual exhibition of rare artifacts and stories.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-02-13 to 2023-02-17

  • The Northwest Territories Geological Survey is accepting applications for the 2023-2023 Northwest Territories Mining Incentive Program. The program provides up to $25,000 in funding to prospectors and exploration companies who propose a new exploration project or are already carrying out mineral exploration work in NWT.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government is accepting proposals from artists and organizations planning for visual, literary, media and performing arts projects and events in the territory. Successful applicants will each receive up to $15,000 in funding from the NWT Arts Council Grants. The program is available from April 2023 to March 2024.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government released the annual increase for child care rates under the 2023/2024 Child Care Fee Reduction subsidy. Effective April 1, licensed child care programs will receive an increase in their Child Care Fee reduction subsidy. This increase will help the territorial government to move closer towards its goal of $10 per day for child care.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2023-02-06 to 2023-02-10

  • The NWT government has extended the timeline of its NWT Indigenous Languages Action Plan to 2024-2025. The two year extension will allow the government to align the renewed plan including: revitalizing NWT's official languages and providing access to public services in NWT's Indigenous languages.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government through Environment and Natural Resources is projecting to collar 30 wolves this year. The project helps biologists track wolf numbers and migratory patterns in NWT. The project is expected to conclude in 2025.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT government started piloting the Northern Studies 30, a grade 12 course with focus on land, governance, wellness and reconciliation. The curriculum covers topics including Indigenous history, sovereignty, mental health and addictions, cultural appropriation, missing and murdered peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The course will be finalized by September 2023.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • YWCA NWT launched the Welcome Home Campaign, a $250,000 campaign to raise funds to furnish the new 21-unit family housing building. The new housing will provide a home for individuals who experienced job loss, family violence, homelessness or are living in unsafe or unsuitable housing.

    mytruenorthnow.com

  • The Nah?? Dehé Dene Band Office in Nahanni Butte and Gonezu Energy is exploring the potential for a district heating system powered by geothermal energy. The research study is expected to be complete in a year, with benefits to regional Indigenous and community governments and Indigenous community members.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $210,900 to support three projects through innovation and diversification. The initiatives will help businesses, community organizations and Indigenous corporations with training, skills development and creating jobs for economic growth.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2023-01-30 to 2023-02-03

  • The NWT and Indigenous governments promoted the territory’s mineral resource, exploration and development sector at the Association for Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver. NWT currently has six critical mineral projects and has half of Canada’s 31 critical minerals.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal government and the GNWT announced $14 million in joint funding for the rehabilitation of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway. Funding will go to improvements that will increase road safety and reliability. The highway is critical to ensure residents have access to essential services and also improves access to the north for the tourism industry.

    canada.ca

  • The NWT government has restored funding for the Arctic Energy Alliance, which resumes rebates for electric vehicle purchases. With combined federal and territorial incentives, buyers can obtain up to $10,000 off electric vehicles and up to $500 for home charging stations.

    nnsl.com

  • After intitially closing in the 1980's, Pine Point, NWT could have a fully operational lead and zinc mine within the next five years with 450 employees. Pine Point Mining Limited plans to begin construction in 2026, after conducting a feasability study this year.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-27

  • The NWT government is increasing funding for most of its home repair programs. These programs now offer between $2,000-$5,000 more per eligible applicant. These changes will enable more residents to access adequate repair funding. Eligible clients will receive assistance in the form of forgivable loans to subsidize the cost of the repairs to their existing home.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Some Yellowknife schools have reissued their plea for bus drivers. A shortage of drivers has left three of the city’s 15 routes without service. Schools have struggled to find suitable part-time drivers as pay has remained low due to long-term contracts. The school district and the First Transit bus company have made hiring new drivers a priority.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Yellowknife’s airport is seeking geotechnical engineers to investigate the soil beneath its runways. Melting permafrost has led airport management to seek a solution that will keep the runways stable for the next 20 to 25 years. The NWT government hopes to select a contractor by March this year.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Li-FT Power Ltd., a Vancouver-based mining exploration company, has begun its Yellowknife Lithium Project. The company stated that the project could unearth one of the largest lithium resources in North America. Li-Fi also has an agreement with the federal government to build a 49-person camp at the site.

    northernminer.com
• Week of 2023-01-16 to 2023-01-20

  • Air Canada announced it will resume the Yellowknife to Edmonton route and increase more direct flights to Vancouver around mid-June this year. The company initially halted the Yellowknife to Edmonton route in October 2022.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Northwest Territories government launched a new Open Data Portal that allows the public to access government data and information. The portal currently includes approximately 300 datasets and will be updated quarterly.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-12-19 to 2023-01-06

  • The Government of Canada’s Canadian Coast Guard completed the Arctic operational season in December 2022 and will resume May 2023. Canadian Coast Guard has full-time and year-round presence in Yellowknife, Hay River and Iqaluit.

    rcinet.ca

  • North Star Agriculture and AWP Industries are planning to create a working farm with crops, livestock, and food processing facilities in the hamlet of Enterprise. The plan is expected to help the NWT’s agri-food sector grow and provide job opportunities for the local community.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT government's recent data shows that the lack of Indigenous representation in senior public service positions are due to post-secondary education or public administration experience requirements. Many Indigenous people in smaller communities have limited opportunities for post-secondary education or the required work experience.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government has earmarked $4.15M towards the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure stream (CVRIS) to support four projects in the NWT communities including a high school, a museum and two health centres. The funding will support essential ventilation upgrades in these public buildings to provide clean safe air.

    canada.ca

  • The federal, NWT and Dél?n? Got'?n? governments have agreed on further protection for the Great Bear Lake or TsáTué, a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve. TsáTué is the eighth largest freshwater lake in the world and one of the most intact ecosystems on earth. The agreement will help protect water as a resource and the environment for generations.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government celebrated one-year anniversary of signing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care agreement with the NWT. Since the signing, the territory has reduced child care fees by 50% on average and all licensed care providers are participating in the Child Care Fee Reduction Subsidy. NWT is on track to achieve 300 net new spaces by 2026.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-16

  • The Stanton Territorial Hospital Foundation received the largest personal donation of $1M from a Yellowknife family. The donation will likely go towards improving services for people who had strokes or other conditions that require long-term care.

    cbc.ca

  • Inuit-owned Canadian North Airline announced the company will be launching new daily direct flights between Yellowknife and Calgary on February 14, 2023. The airline will also increase the frequency of its Yellowknife-Edmonton flights next year.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The NWT government recently released its What We Heard Report on the Income Assistance Review that shows a summary of feedback from 363 individuals of how to improve the Income Assistance (IA) program. The feedback are expected to help inform changes to the IA program and to help create a new program for seniors and persons with disabilities.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-12-05 to 2022-12-09

  • The federal and NWT governments have earmarked $25.5M towards the phase one construction of the Prohibition Creek Access Road project. HRN Contracting Ltd., a Norman Wells-based company, has been awarded the contract to build the 6.7 km all-season road between Canyon Cree and Christina Creek. Construction has already begun and is anticipated to take 12 months to complete. The project is expected to create jobs and economic opportunities for local businesses.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government once again is offering funding this year to support harvesters and trappers that provide dried beaver castors. Beaver castors is globally demanded due to the castoreum, an ingredient used in food flavouring and perfumes.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government released the 2022-2025 Energy Action Plan that includes $194M investment funding to implement 68 actions and initiatives to support affordable and sustainable energy in the territory. Activities under the action plan include grants and incentives to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support communities to develop clean energy projects and ensure continuation of major energy infrastructure projects.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-11-28 to 2022-12-02

  • Construction is underway on three new apartment buildings in Yellowknife. The first two buildings are scheduled to open in the fall of 2023, and construction for the third property will begin next spring. Yellowknife is currently experiencing a shortage of housing and these apartments are expected to help alleviate some pressure on the rental market.

    cbc.ca

  • Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mine is approaching its mine closure in 2025 and the company has started a new career counselling program to support its employees to explore different career paths within NWT. Rio Tinto is currently looking for ways to extend the life of the diamond mine.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT government has pledged $1,050,000 in funding to support addictions recovery and aftercare programming in the territory. The funding is expected to help Indigenous governments and non-government organizations to hire community-based counsellors to support individuals recovering from addictions.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Li-FT Power Ltd. plans to begin exploration work at its Yellowknife Lithium Project near Bighill Lake and Hidden Lake in 2023. The project is expected to create jobs for local residents and contractors during the drilling process.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-11-21 to 2022-11-25

  • The NWT government is looking for five individuals to join the NWT Social Assistance Appeal Board for four-year paid terms starting March 27, 2023. The board is the second level of appeal for the Income Assistance program, which can affirm, reverse or vary a decision based on applicable legislations, policies and procedures.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-11-14 to 2022-11-16

  • The NWT government’s Indigenous Employment Plans (IEPs) outline how departments and agencies will increase Indigenous representation in the public service. Guided by the Indigenous Recruitment and Retention Framework, IEPs will address bias, racism, and discrimination; foster a culturally inclusive workplace; and improve professional development and career progression.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government has launched a new Trapper Mentorship Program, providing novice trappers with an opportunity to learn traditional Indigenous life skills from experienced trappers. The mentees will receive a $1500 starter kit and mentors will receive a one-time stipend of $2000.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The 811 health advice line is now available to all communities in the Northwest Territories. The phone line operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, and can connect residents with a registered nurse to assess their situation and provide advice on non-urgent health issues.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Yellowknife's Giant Mine Remediation Project is now pegged at a total cost of $4.38B, up from the initial estimate of $1B in 2010. To date, the remediation project has awarded 51% of the contracts to Indigenous contractors. The project is expected to complete in 2038 and the federal government is committed to maintain the site for 100 years.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-11-07 to 2022-11-11

  • The Members of the Legislative Assembly approved the $328M Capital Estimates for the 2023-24 fiscal year. These estimates will allow the territorial government to expand capacity in the health care system, improve core infrastructure in the education system, building and maintaining public infrastructure and support local skill development, jobs, and long-term economic growth.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • According to the NWT government, employment levels reach historic highs, but the territory is facing tight labour markets across many industries. The territorial government is working to strengthen the northern workforce through legislation, funding programs, academic and technical supports, and enhanced programs and policies.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Veterinarians Without Borders announced a new award program that will provide scholarships and bursaries to residents in Nunavut and Northwest Territories who are interested in pursuing animal health. The Access to Care Awards program will give priority to Indigenous applicants.

    cbc.ca

  • The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is providing $86,692 to help Javaroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea to expand business operations into the downtown YK Centre mall in Yellowknife. This is Javaroma's fourth location and the cafe expects to hire four new staff to support daily operations.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-10-31 to 2022-11-04

  • The NWT government released its annual report on the state of the JK-12 education system. The territory is seeing a steady increase in graduation rates since 2012. The number of high school graduates who pursue post-secondary education also increased steadily across the territory.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal government has provided $350,000 to Northern Loco's New Fire-New Energy Project and $350,000 to Gonezu Energy's regional energy strategy. These initiatives are expected to increase energy efficiency, create jobs and help explore clean energy opportunities for the communities in the Dehcho Region.

    canada.ca

  • The NWT government is piloting the Competency-Based Educator Standards for certified JK-12 teachers this fall. These standards will help identify professional expectations and guide professional development for all teachers in the territory. The Standards will be introduced to educators in November 2022 and anticipated implementation in the 2024/25 school year.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-10-24 to 2022-10-28

  • The federal and NWT governments are providing $4.6M to enhance wages for early childhood educators working in licensed centre-based programs and child care programs. The funding is expected to help program operators to improve employee recruitment and retention.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government estimates that the Hay River and Kát?’odeeche F?rst Nation flood recovery could cost more than $174M. The federal government is expected to help cover about 90% of the cost.

    rcinet.ca
• Week of 2022-10-17 to 2022-10-21

  • The NWT government has released a timeline and implementation plan for renewing the JK-12 school curriculum. The plan will see the territory to gradually adapt the BC curriculum starting in the 2023-24 school year with final implementation in the 2027-28 school year.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • Beaufort Delta's Business Trade Show will be opening on October 21. Up to 35 small businesses will showcase their products and services. Entrepreneurs will be able to network with organizations and learn about government services that are available.

    nnsl.com
• Week of 2022-10-10 to 2022-10-14

  • Many Yellowknife businesses are facing staffing shortages, hence reducing operating hours. Issues contributing to labour shortages include lack of housing and high cost of living. The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce is exploring how to hire more international labour to help alleviate the pressure.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT government is accepting scholarship applications from part-time and full-time post-secondary students in the early childhood development program. Part-time students can apply for up to $2,500 and full-time students can apply for up to $5,000.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-09-26 to 2022-09-30

  • A 3.5-megawatt wind turbine and other large components have arrived for the Inuvik Wind Project, an initiative to reduce NWT’s diesel consumption by 30%. The plant is scheduled to open by early 2023.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • A new $500M plan for Aurora College has recently been unveiled. The plan includes a new $364.6M campus at Yellowknife’s Tin Can Hill, $96.9M for additions to the Thebacha Campus and $60M for additions to the Aurora Campus in Inuvik. The project still needs to reach the zoning bylaw stage, which is not expected to happen until 2023.

    cbc.ca

  • The Hay River Volunteer Fire Department recently held a recruiting event to fill five vacancies. In addition to fighting fires, the department is responsible for performing rescues and providing ambulance services to Hay River and surrounding areas.

    nnsl.com

  • The NWT government recently launched the Francophone Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominees Program (NTNP). The program will help employers maintain and grow their businesses through hiring and retaining quality staff.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-09-19 to 2022-09-23

  • Northwestel has started restoring internet and cellular services to Paradise Valley, after residents lost services in May due to flooding. The company will also begin to install new fibre-optic services this fall to improve communication services.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Ekati Diamond Mine is partnering with IHC Mining to build an underwater diamond crawler, possibly extending the mine's life by an additional 10 years. The trial is expected to start in the summer of 2024 and extract 150,000 tons of ore.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Inuvik's Wind Farm project is nearly $30M over budget due to global inflation, delays and increasing costs of fuel, goods and cranes. The project is scheduled to be completed by the winter of 2023.

    nnsl.com

  • In an attempt to attract more people to fill vacant jobs in the North, the NWT government is relaxing some of the rules that allow businesses to bring in foreign nationals. The government also has plans to introduce a new francophone immigration stream.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The federal government, together with local communities, are providing $26M towards ten projects across the Northwest Territory. The projects will improve recreational infrastructure and increase protection from wildfires.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-09-12 to 2022-09-16

  • The NWT government is providing up to $2500 in funding to support events that commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The grant supports Indigenous organizations to deliver events in communities.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • School boards in NWT are facing substitute teacher shortages. One of the Yellowknife school boards stated that the number of substitute teachers has dropped from about 120 in the last school year to only 60 this year. The shortage is due to exhaustion, relocation, and some teachers accepting full-time job offers.

    cbc.ca

  • Nurses at Stanton Territorial Hospital are severely understaffed, with fewer than half of the nurses required working in the operating rooms. The union representing nurses at the hospital recomended that more flexibility in working hours, and more part-time positions to fill operating room shifts, would help alieviate shortages.

    rcinet.ca
• Week of 2022-09-05 to 2022-09-09

  • Eight new modular houses have arrived in Tulita. The NWT government has invested $4.9M through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund for these housing units. There is currently a long waiting list for housing in Tulita and residents usually have to wait two to three years to find a home.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT government is providing $300,000 to Northland Utilities to install two public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charger stations in Yellowknife by the end of March 2023. The EV chargers is expected to promote EV purchases and help reduce carbon emissions by 10% per capita by 2030.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal government has extended a pandemic funding that aims to provide food security for residents in NWT. The Nutrition North program will receive an additional $143.4M over two years to support several initiatives such as the Community Foods Programs Fund and the Harvesters Support Grant.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT and Yukon governments have renewed their commitments to manage the transboundary water management agreement for the Peel and Mackenzie Delta Basins. The updated agreement will also focus on issues that can affect the aquatic ecosystem within the two territories' shared waters.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-08-29 to 2022-09-02

  • The NWT government is looking to recruit more healthcare workers including nurses and paramedics due to staffing shortages in health centres. Currently, 15 health centres across the territory have been operating on reduced or emergency services.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-22 to 2022-08-26

  • The NWT government is spending $2.3M on initiatives aim to increase retention and recruitment for staff at the territory’s health centres. These initiatives include paramedic support, travel subsidies, rewards for referrals, and four new health care positions.

    rcinet.ca

  • The federal government pledged $383,000 over two years to revitalize the Mackenzie Delta reindeer herd. The goal is to grow and strengthen the reindeer population for sustainable source of food, hides, crafting supplies and provide employment for the Inuvialuit population.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government is providing $5.58M to Nihtat Energy Ltd. to develop a 1-megawatt solar farm in Inuvik. The renewable energy project is expected to reduce greenhouse emissions and the community's consumption of diesel. Construction will be completed by the end of 2022.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-08-15 to 2022-08-19

  • The Government of Canada is providing $34M over seven years to support four Metis communities in NWT to improve and expand affordable housing. The funding is expected to help minimize Indigenous housing gaps in these communities as they are facing critical housing shortages.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $1.2M for the development of Yellowknife's community museum. The funding will support infrastructure updates and improvements of the facility. There will be two jobs created through the Yellowknife Historical Society for these projects.

    canada.ca

  • The federal and NWT governments are launching a Virtual Learning Strategist, an online learning platform, that pairs an apprentice with a Learning Strategist to identify skill gaps, learning disabilities and factors that may affect their performance. The pilot program is accepting 30 applicants.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government is looking for contractors this year to divert waste from dumps in the Sahtu and six Beaufort Delta regions. As of July, contracts have still not been awarded to clean up over 5,200 tonnes of waste.

    cbc.ca

  • Stanton Territorial Hospital's operating room services are expected to remain at half capacity until January 3, 2023 due to staffing shortages. Three other health centres in the Sahtu region also only offer emergency services in August.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-08-08 to 2022-08-12

  • The NWT government is seeking shelter workers and supervisors to run the Inuvik Homeless and Warming Shelters for a one-year term ending August 31, 2023.

    nnsl.com

  • The Yellowknife Community Foundation has launched a $10,000 Helen and John Parker Community fund. The fund will support community organizations' in volunteer development, mentorship, and building resilient communities.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Aurora College is looking for a board of 10 members with at least five Indigenous members to serve for the next 3 years to re-shape the post-secondary institution. The college is transitioning into a polytechnic university with a new governing system, to be in place by 2025.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The NWT government is partnering with the Wilfrid Laurier University to research and collect first field data on extreme "holdover" wildfires and the potential effects of climate change. The research group is travelling to 20 sites to learn about the fires and their environmental impacts.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is providing $17.7M to support Indigenous language professionals for 2021 to 2024. Eligible Indigenous language interpreters and translators can receive up to a total of $2000 for tuition, books, training and professional development.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-08-01 to 2022-08-05

  • The federal government is providing $41,140 to the Teetl’IT Gwich’in Band Council to provide a safe space for community members including grieving and healing workshops for survivors, their families and community members for intergenerational healing.

    canada.ca

  • The federal government pledged $12.5M to support two green infrastructure projects in the Inuvik region. These projects include retrofits, repairs and upgrades to help reduce energy use and emissions at the Teetl'it Gwich'in Cultural Wellness Centre and the Midnight Sun Complex.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-07-25 to 2022-07-29

  • Shipping services on the Mackenzie River were recently delayed 10 days due to Canadian Coast Guard staffing shortages. A shortage of skilled mariners is being reported throughout the country.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal and NWT governments have pledged an additional $1.2M to support French as a second language learning for students in the territory. The funding adds to the $11.5M already received to develop resources and opportunities to learn French as a second language in the region.

    newswire.ca

  • The federal government is providing $4.2M and the NWT government is providing $680,000 to Collège Nordique's Official Languages Support Program. The 3-year program aims to help prepare French-speaking students to enter the labour market.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is providing $285,000 to Aurora College to study the development of an Indigenous Centre of Business Excellence. The study will review Canadian and Indigenous business centre models and identify needs, opportunities and gaps in NWT’s 33 communities.

    nnsl.com

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $150,000 to a one-year project by Folk on the Rocks. The funding supports accessibility to festival sites with accessible pathways.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-07-18 to 2022-07-22

  • One of the two operating rooms at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife will be closed July 25 to September 30 due to shortage of nurses.

    nthssa.ca

  • The federal and NWT governments are providing a total of $474,000 towards the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure program. The program will install up to 72 vehicle-charging stations across the territory.

    cbc.ca

  • The NWT government released a report focusing on water management actions to protect the ecological integrity of water flowing across the Alberta-NWT border. The report reviewed key studies on fish health, water quality and groundwater.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government is hosting three training workshops in July for participants of the Mentor-Apprentice Program in Inuvik and Yellowknife. The program aims to teach apprentices to develop and strengthen Indigenous languages through immersion.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • According to the NWT government, the territory is experiencing severe shortages of health care professionals. The territorial government has dedicated a task team to work with all three its health authorities to address the shortages.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-07-11 to 2022-07-15

  • The federal government is providing subsidies targeting $10 a day daycare, and 95 licensed childcare providers have joined the subsidy program. With the high childcare demand, the territorial government plans to create 70 new childcare spaces this year and 230 by 2026.

    aptnnews.ca

  • The federal government is providing $7.46M towards the co-management of two areas in the Tarium Niryutait Marine protected area. Inuit manage the area including the arctic marine animals and preservation of the land, water, food and traditional economy.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-07-04 to 2022-07-08

  • The NWT government has pledged $12.3M to support businesses and trades, and $3.5M for economic diversification. The relief and recovery fund is supporting small and medium sized businesses impacted by the pandemic with loans, contributions or subsidies.

    issuu.com

  • The NWT government has sold a major tungsten mining project, Mactung Tungsten, to Fireweed Metals Corp. for $15M. Fireweed plans to prepare a new preliminary economic assessment for the project in 2023.

    yukon-news.com

  • The federal government is providing $2.3M to renovate the Gwich'in Wellness Camp. The renovation will create a culturally and accessible space for women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-06-27 to 2022-07-01

  • The Yellowknife Primary Care Centre will close from June 27 to September 5 due to staff shortages. Laboratory or diagnostic imaging services will be unavailable. Hay River residents can expect intermittent physician services between July and September.

    cbc.ca

  • The federal government is providing $25.4M to implement the Inuit Nunangat Policy. The Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee collaborates on reconciliation and strengthens partnerships. New priorities include sovereignty, security, monitoring and evaluation.

    canada.ca

  • The territorial government is designating $198.7M for K-12 education in 2022-23, as well as $15.9M for capital projects. The projects included gymnasium additions and school replacements.

    issuu.com

  • The federal government is launching the fourth cohort of Inuit Learning and Development program. The 16-month program includes four work placements and opportunities for 10 Inuit participants for job specific training in the government.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-06-20 to 2022-06-24

  • The federal government through CanNor is providing $550,000 to five Indigenous-led economic development projects in the NWT. The projects will create eight full-time jobs and one part-time job, as well as maintaining five existing jobs.

    canada.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife and Nunavut Chamber of Mines has signed a memorandum of understanding for mineral economic development. The plan will promote mineral development from exploration to closure.

    nnsl.com

  • The federal government announced the suspension of vaccine mandates for domestic air travellers and non-vaccinated airline workers effective June 20. Yellowknife-based Air Tindi, is planning to recall non-vaccinated staff back to work.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-06-13 to 2022-06-17

  • The NWT government is conducting a summer pilot project in which experienced tanners will prepare traditional moosehides. The goal is to determine if preparing hides commercially can be a viable business practice in the territory.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The federal and Northwest Territories governments are providing a total $750,000 to help restart the tourism industry in the territory. Funding is available from $4,500 to $22,500 for licensed tourism operators.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The NWT government has agreed to sell its tungsten mineral exploration project, Mactung, to private company Fireweed Zinc Ltd. The company plans to increase employment opportunities for Indigenous groups and residents of both Yukon and NWT.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories is providing $1.7M for 29 research projects focused on Indigenous knowledge and science.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-06-06 to 2022-06-10

  • The Government of Northwest Territories has set a goal of growing the territory's population by 25% over the next 20 years. About 3,700 homes would be required for the 10,000 new residents.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of Northwest Territories has developed a new plan to recruit and retain health care and social services workers. The plan includes professional development, academic support, bursaries, and mentorship.

    cbc.ca

  • The Government of Canada is providing nearly $1M to two Northwest Territories tourism projects. These include a marketing campaign to promote travel from Alberta and a two-year project to grow the tourism sector in Tuktoyaktuk.

    canada.ca
• Week of 2022-05-30 to 2022-06-03

  • The Northwest Territories government and Gahcho Kué are sharing the costs of building a new bridge on Highway 1. The project is expected to begin in 2023 and take approximately three years to complete.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2022-05-23 to 2022-05-27

  • A Dollarama location has opened in Yellowknife, the first in the Northwest Territories.

    nnsl.com

  • The Government of Canada is providing $2.6M for 10 new affordable housing units in Délı̨nę. The former Délı̨nę Wellness Centre will be converted into housing for vulnerable individuals, with construction scheduled to finish in August 2022.

    cbc.ca

  • Applications are now open for the Government of NWT's Non-Government Organization (NGO) Stabilization Fund. The fund assists NGOs with operational costs to help them maintain or grow their capacity.

    www.gov.nt.ca
• Week of 2022-05-16 to 2022-05-20

  • The Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation has approximately 20 unfulfilled positions with the band due to a lack of housing for new employees.

    cbc.ca

  • The Northwest Territories government will amalgamate the Environment and Natural Resources and Lands departments in an effort to streamline services. The change is expected to happened by April 2023.

    cbc.ca
• Week of 2022-05-09 to 2022-05-13

  • The Government of Canada will provide $200,000 per year for three years to the Dene Nation to support and co-ordinate housing-related initiatives benefitting Dene peoples.

    nnsl.com

  • Aurora College and Fort Smith flight school are partnering to offer an aviation business diploma from the Fort Smith Terry Harold School of Aviation. The goal of the program is for students to obtain a pilot's license while studying.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Government of the Northwest Territories made an agreement with the Yellowknife Women's Society to provide $1.5M in funding to support operations at Spruce Bough supported living and managed alcohol program in 2022-2023.

    cabinradio.ca

  • The Giant Mine Remediation Project team will begin seasonal work to deconstruct the old townsite later this month.

    nnsl.com

  • YK XO Street Fashion, a new menswear store, recently opened in downtown Yellowknife.

    cabinradio.ca

  • Big Lake Eatery and Café in downtown Hay River closed on May 7. BHB Food Services will open a new restaurant that serves Caribbean flavour in the same location starting May 17.

    nnsl.com

  • The Government of the Northwest Territories issued an expression of interest to take over operations of two homeless shelters in Inuvik.

    nnsl.com

  • The Town of Hay River is hiring three summer students to work at the Information Centre this year. No students were hired in 2021.

    nnsl.com

  • Audible, the audiobook service, is searching for participants in their Indigenous Writers' Circle. Participants in the six-month program receive a $1,500 bursary, and a mentor to help find publishers and agents. The application deadline is May 31.

    cabinradio.ca
• Week of 2022-05-02 to 2022-05-06

  • The Northwest Territories government reopened the Business Stream of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program. The program, which had been closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, helps foreign nationals purchase or open a business.

    www.gov.nt.ca

  • The City of Yellowknife announced the new businesses services grant, which will provide up to $5000 for eligible businesses to help with the costs of re-opening or returning to full-capacity operations as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

    cabinradio.ca