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The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new collection of "rare precious metal coins" featuring diamonds from the NWT's Ekati mine. Take a look.
Royal Canadian Mint releases coins featuring NWT diamonds
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new collection of "rare precious metal coins" featuring diamonds from the NWT's Ekati mine. Take a look.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new collection of "rare precious metal coins" featuring diamonds from the NWT's Ekati mine. Take a look.
A downtown Yellowknife office block transformed into 72 apartments has begun taking applications from prospective renters after receiving its occupancy permit.
The Nest opens for business after receiving occupancy permit
A downtown Yellowknife office block transformed into 72 apartments has begun taking applications from prospective renters after receiving its occupancy permit.
cabinradio.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A downtown Yellowknife office block transformed into 72 apartments has begun taking applications from prospective renters after receiving its occupancy permit.
Burgundy Diamond Mines told the ASX it is still waiting for the Canadian federal government to confirm a large bailout package it's hoping to receive.
Ekati owner Burgundy still waiting for federal bailout green light
Burgundy Diamond Mines told the ASX it is still waiting for the Canadian federal government to confirm a large bailout package it's hoping to receive.
cabinradio.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Burgundy Diamond Mines told the ASX it is still waiting for the Canadian federal government to confirm a large bailout package it's hoping to receive.
Former Yellowknife city manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett is becoming the NWT's equal pay commissioner on an acting basis.
Former Yellowknife city manager takes NWT equal pay role
Former Yellowknife city manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett is becoming the NWT's equal pay commissioner on an acting basis.
cabinradio.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Former Yellowknife city manager Sheila Bassi-Kellett is becoming the NWT's equal pay commissioner on an acting basis.
The NWT's MP said Ottawa now has the funding streams to get the territory's biggest projects "across the finish line." But, she said, they'll need private help.
Ottawa expects private cash to play role in northern infrastructure
The NWT's MP said Ottawa now has the funding streams to get the territory's biggest projects "across the finish line." But, she said, they'll need private help.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The NWT's MP said Ottawa now has the funding streams to get the territory's biggest projects "across the finish line." But, she said, they'll need private help.
Check out the first bands confirmed for the 2026 Still Dark Festival, coming to Yellowknife in February next year. More names will be revealed next month.
HYFY, Sun Starved and Jonathan Antoine among 2026 Still Dark acts
Check out the first bands confirmed for the 2026 Still Dark Festival, coming to Yellowknife in February next year. More names will be revealed next month.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Check out the first bands confirmed for the 2026 Still Dark Festival, coming to Yellowknife in February next year. More names will be revealed next month.
A worker's mistake meant an unconscious patient travelled from the NWT to Alberta under the wrong name. Through an odd set of events, nobody noticed for weeks.
Authorities misidentified medevaced NWT patient for three weeks
A worker's mistake meant an unconscious patient travelled from the NWT to Alberta under the wrong name. Through an odd set of events, nobody noticed for weeks.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A worker's mistake meant an unconscious patient travelled from the NWT to Alberta under the wrong name. Through an odd set of events, nobody noticed for weeks.
"What they've done is unfair." After some behind-the-scenes friction, Yellowknife will host not one but two mining and exploration awards galas next week.
Two separate mining awards set for Yellowknife next week
"What they've done is unfair." After some behind-the-scenes friction, Yellowknife will host not one but two mining and exploration awards galas next week.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"What they've done is unfair." After some behind-the-scenes friction, Yellowknife will host not one but two mining and exploration awards galas next week.
A new study calls for changes to the NWT's guidelines on healthcare for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
NWT must improve access to gender-confirming care, says report
A new study calls for changes to the NWT's guidelines on healthcare for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A new study calls for changes to the NWT's guidelines on healthcare for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
Throat-singing sisters PIQSIQ released a "soaring, haunting and ethereal" version of Jingle Bells re-examined through an Inuit and decolonial lens.
PIQSIQ releases ‘mournful, haunting’ rendition of Jingle Bells
Throat-singing sisters PIQSIQ released a "soaring, haunting and ethereal" version of Jingle Bells re-examined through an Inuit and decolonial lens.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Throat-singing sisters PIQSIQ released a "soaring, haunting and ethereal" version of Jingle Bells re-examined through an Inuit and decolonial lens.
Healthcare bosses in Hay River say they are beginning work to restart a foundation that can raise money for services in the community.
Work begins to bring back Hay River Health and Wellness Foundation
Healthcare bosses in Hay River say they are beginning work to restart a foundation that can raise money for services in the community.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Healthcare bosses in Hay River say they are beginning work to restart a foundation that can raise money for services in the community.
The NT Equestrian Society is bringing four horses to Yellowknife next summer via a "pop-up stable." Get ready to meet Zalika, Poncho, Solo and Mira.
Horses and riding programs return to Yellowknife next summer
The NT Equestrian Society is bringing four horses to Yellowknife next summer via a "pop-up stable." Get ready to meet Zalika, Poncho, Solo and Mira.
cabinradio.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The NT Equestrian Society is bringing four horses to Yellowknife next summer via a "pop-up stable." Get ready to meet Zalika, Poncho, Solo and Mira.
Sir John girls and St Pat's boys emerged victorious in the 2025 Wade Hamer Challenge Cup high school hockey tournament. Take a look at our favourite photos.
In pictures: Sir John, St Pat’s share Challenge Cup honours
Sir John girls and St Pat's boys emerged victorious in the 2025 Wade Hamer Challenge Cup high school hockey tournament. Take a look at our favourite photos.
cabinradio.ca
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Sir John girls and St Pat's boys emerged victorious in the 2025 Wade Hamer Challenge Cup high school hockey tournament. Take a look at our favourite photos.
Residents of Fort Simpson could soon see streets named after their aunties and grandfathers as the village begins a project to assign new street names.
Fort Simpson to rename streets, citing confusion in emergencies
Residents of Fort Simpson could soon see streets named after their aunties and grandfathers as the village begins a project to assign new street names.
cabinradio.ca
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Residents of Fort Simpson could soon see streets named after their aunties and grandfathers as the village begins a project to assign new street names.
Hay River's health authority is trying to find more foster homes and improve supports for foster families as the effects of the town's drug crisis widen.
Hay River ‘needs foster homes’ as drug crisis affects more families
Hay River's health authority is trying to find more foster homes and improve supports for foster families as the effects of the town's drug crisis widen.
cabinradio.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hay River's health authority is trying to find more foster homes and improve supports for foster families as the effects of the town's drug crisis widen.
After emerging as one of this year's Pow Wow Pitch winners, an entrepreneur with Fort Providence roots is preparing for fashion shows in New York and Japan.
Fort Prov woman set to launch clothing line after Pow Wow Pitch win
After emerging as one of this year's Pow Wow Pitch winners, an entrepreneur with Fort Providence roots is preparing for fashion shows in New York and Japan.
cabinradio.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
After emerging as one of this year's Pow Wow Pitch winners, an entrepreneur with Fort Providence roots is preparing for fashion shows in New York and Japan.
A judge set aside an NWT man's admission of sexual interference over concerns that he may have "faced subtle pressure to plead guilty against his true intent."
Judge sets aside man’s guilty plea over concern he was pressured
A judge set aside an NWT man's admission of sexual interference over concerns that he may have "faced subtle pressure to plead guilty against his true intent."
cabinradio.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A judge set aside an NWT man's admission of sexual interference over concerns that he may have "faced subtle pressure to plead guilty against his true intent."
"It's a film to support our community to feel and heal." NWT dancers spent months creating a short film about 2023's wildfires and the climate crisis.
Watch: Three NWT dancers interpret 2023’s wildfires
"It's a film to support our community to feel and heal." NWT dancers spent months creating a short film about 2023's wildfires and the climate crisis.
cabinradio.ca
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"It's a film to support our community to feel and heal." NWT dancers spent months creating a short film about 2023's wildfires and the climate crisis.
RCMP in Hay River say they have charged an Alberta 23-year-old after finding drugs, cash and a gun while enforcing an eviction order in the town.
Alberta man charged over drugs, cash and gun after Hay River eviction
RCMP in Hay River say they have charged an Alberta 23-year-old after finding drugs, cash and a gun while enforcing an eviction order in the town.
cabinradio.ca
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
RCMP in Hay River say they have charged an Alberta 23-year-old after finding drugs, cash and a gun while enforcing an eviction order in the town.
A new mayor and council are set to be acclaimed in Enterprise, marking the end of the hamlet's six-month period under public administration.
Enterprise set to elect new mayor and council by acclamation
A new mayor and council are set to be acclaimed in Enterprise, marking the end of the hamlet's six-month period under public administration.
cabinradio.ca
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A new mayor and council are set to be acclaimed in Enterprise, marking the end of the hamlet's six-month period under public administration.
Délı̨nę is using dogs to search all inbound flights for drugs and alcohol. Residents seem to love it. Police and some lawyers appear to be in support, too.
Délı̨nę plan to search flights with sniffer dogs gets warm welcome
Délı̨nę is using dogs to search all inbound flights for drugs and alcohol. Residents seem to love it. Police and some lawyers appear to be in support, too.
cabinradio.ca
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Délı̨nę is using dogs to search all inbound flights for drugs and alcohol. Residents seem to love it. Police and some lawyers appear to be in support, too.
An NWT Territorial Court judge reduced a woman's sentence for a serious assault as RCMP had violated her Charter rights by filming her naked in police cells.
Woman’s serious assault sentence is reduced over Charter breach
An NWT Territorial Court judge reduced a woman's sentence for a serious assault as RCMP had violated her Charter rights by videotaping her naked in police cells.
cabinradio.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
An NWT Territorial Court judge reduced a woman's sentence for a serious assault as RCMP had violated her Charter rights by filming her naked in police cells.
While Yellowknife offers incentives as a carrot to developers, staff say they are now "getting into the stick department" to get people building on vacant land.
How should Yellowknife deal with its vacant land?
While Yellowknife offers incentives as a carrot to developers, staff say they are now "getting into the stick department" to get people building on vacant land.
cabinradio.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
While Yellowknife offers incentives as a carrot to developers, staff say they are now "getting into the stick department" to get people building on vacant land.
Yellowknife's one-day-only Shop Hop is back for 2025 with 18 stores taking part. Here are the participating locations for Thursday's event, which runs till 8pm.
Get ready for 2025’s Yellowknife Shop Hop. Here are the stores
Yellowknife's one-day-only Shop Hop is back for 2025 with 18 stores taking part. Here are the participating locations for Thursday's event, which runs till 8pm.
cabinradio.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Yellowknife's one-day-only Shop Hop is back for 2025 with 18 stores taking part. Here are the participating locations for Thursday's event, which runs till 8pm.
RCMP say they have arrested and charged three people in Fort Smith with firearms-related offences related to an investigation in which they seized 16 guns.
Fort Smith RCMP charge three people in firearms investigation
RCMP say they have arrested and charged three people in Fort Smith with firearms-related offences related to an investigation in which they seized 16 guns.
cabinradio.ca
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
RCMP say they have arrested and charged three people in Fort Smith with firearms-related offences related to an investigation in which they seized 16 guns.