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Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for the Hamlet of Kugluktuk
January 18, 2018 The Department of Health advises residents of the Hamlet of Kugluktuk that the boil water advisory is over. ### Media Contact: Ron Wassink Communications Specialist Department of Health 867-975-5710 rwassink@gov.nu.ca NT5
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Economic Future of NWT on Agenda as Mining Conference Kicks Off
YELLOWKNIFE (January 18, 2018) — The Northwest Territories’ (NWT) near-billion-dollar mining industry is seeking a push at a crucial time. With no industry close to providing the level of economic benefit, jobs, and revenues that mining offers and current operating mines set to begin winding down in 2024, exploration is needed today to ensure the NWT’s […]
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Awarded the inaugural Mohn Prize
The team behind The Meaning of Ice and Dr. Eddy Carmack have been announced as the joint winners of the International Mohn Prize for Outstanding Research Related to the Arctic. The announcement of the laureates of the first Mohn Prize in history took place today at Árdna – the university’s Sami cultural house. The prize, which […]
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Social entrepreneurship is the theme of fourth $100,000 Yukon Innovation Prize
January 18, 2018 Whitehorse—Cold Climate Innovation (CCI) at Yukon College and Government of Yukon’s department of Economic Development have launched the fourth annual Yukon Innovation Prize (YIP). Yukoners can win up to $70,000 for their innovative product or service designed under the theme of social entrepreneurship. Innovators first compete for one of four $10,000 prizes […]
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Help reduce tobacco-use in Nunavut
January 18, 2018 In January, join the Department of Health and support Tobacco Reduction Month! Smoking is harmful. It makes asthma worse, increases risks of pneumonia, decreases lung function and can lead to significant health concerns, such as cancer and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It affects breathing and makes physical activity like singing or […]
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Transition Metals Reports on 2017 Achievements and 2018 Plans
Sudbury, Ontario, January 18, 2018 – Transition Metals Corp. (XTM – TSX.V) (“XTM” or the “Company”) is pleased to report on key milestones achieved for 2017 and strategic goals for 2018. “The past year has been transformative for the Company as we achieved numerous milestones to position ourselves for an even stronger 2018. Recently completed financings for Transition […]
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Council of Yukon First Nations assumes responsibility of Yukon Native Language Centre
The Government of Yukon is handing over responsibility and administration of the Yukon Native Language Centre to the Council of Yukon First Nations today. The Council of Yukon First Nations requested that the Government of Yukon transfer full control of the centre as part of the critical priority Yukon First Nations have placed upon the […]
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Hearing: Opening Statement to the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Government Operations
Climate Change in the Northwest Territories (2017 October Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly) 17 January 2018 Michael Ferguson, Chartered Professional AccountantCPA, Chartered AccountantCA Fellow Chartered Professional AccountantFCPA, Fellow Chartered AccountantFCA (New Brunswick) Auditor General of Canada Good morning, everyone. Thank you, Mr. Chair, for this opportunity to discuss our report on […]
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Mountain Province Diamonds Provides Exploration Update on Southwest Corridor at the Gahcho Kué Mine
Toronto and New York, January 17, 2018 – Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. (“Mountain Province”, the “Company”) (TSX and NASDAQ: MPVD) today announces an update on the exploration program currently ongoing in the Southwest Corridor area of the Gahcho Kué mine site. The Southwest Corridor area lies between the 5034 and Hearne pipes, and in the […]
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RCMP Assisting Coroner with Sudden Death Investigation
The Baker Lake RCMP and Nunavut Major Crime Unit have been called to assist the Chief Coroner’s office with an investigation into the sudden death of a 14-year old female who was found unresponsive at a local residence. The Chief Coroner has requested an autopsy as the cause of death is unknown. A Government of […]
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