Ottawa won’t fund community safety program in NWT past 2026
A community safety program piloted in Fort Liard seems unlikely to expand to other communities because of a legislative obstacle to continued federal funding.
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NWT ministers tackle questions in annual ‘bear pit’
Every year, community leaders get a meeting dubbed “the bear pit” to at which to question NWT ministers. Here are some of the topics from this year’s event.
Vince McKay: Community Government Funding Policy Implementation Update | Government of Northwest Territories
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update Members on the implementation of new Community Government funding allocations that will come into effect in April 2025. MACA distributes over $110 million in annual funding through the Community Government Funding Policies. While this funding was never intended to cover 100 percent of community funding costs, the funding … Read more
Cabin, Vista FM licence hearing concludes in Yellowknife
The CRTC heard from community members, Cabin Radio and Vista Radio during the final day of a hearing on two FM licence applications in Yellowknife.
Pause in N.W.T. nominee program creates stress and uncertainty for businesses, employees
Businesses and community groups are concerned about the impact a pause in the territorial nominee program could have across the Northwest Territories this year.