NWT’s first extreme cold warning of the winter is issued
Norman Wells, where heating fuel costs have been a critical issue, is the subject of an extreme cold warning. Yellowknife, too, may drop to -35C by morning.
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GNWT confirms increase for Norman Wells seniors’ heating subsidy
The home heating subsidy paid to Norman Wells seniors has been almost doubled by the GNWT in a bid to help cover a staggering jump in fuel costs.
N.W.T. oil heating carbon tax exemption kicks in as carbon price rises nationally
The N.W.T. government’s heating fuel exemption came into effect on Monday. There will be a three-year pause on the carbon tax for diesel heating fuel, and a reduction in cost of living offset payments for all residents of the territory.
N.W.T. announces carbon tax exemption on diesel for home heating
The N.W.T. will follow the federal three-year exemption on carbon tax for home heating fuel. The exemption will begin on April 1.
Carbon tax on NWT home heating diesel ‘suspended from April’
NWT residents won’t have to pay carbon tax on diesel home heating fuel from the start of April, but it’ll also mean lower offset payments to residents.