As of April 30, 2024, vehicles that have been parked in the Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport parking lot for more than three months will be considered abandoned and towed at the owner’s expense, unless arrangements are made with the airport manager.

Starting May 1, 2024, drivers who want to leave their vehicle in the airport parking lot for more than one month will need to make arrangements with the airport manager to do so. Otherwise, any vehicles left for more than one month will be considered abandoned and removed from the parking lot at the owner’s expense.

Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo acceptance dates and cargo rates for customers ahead of the 2024 sailing season.

Cargo acceptance dates are the final dates MTS will accept cargo for delivery to the communities it serves in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Cargo rates are what MTS charges customers to ship cargo to the communities.

Have your say on the territorial government’s 2024-2025 budget.

The Budget Dialogues are an annual opportunity to share your views on how the Government of the Northwest Territories can ensure every dollar is spent in the best way to support our territory's needs. As part of this engagement opportunity, you are also invited to reflect on the fiscal situation and economy in the Northwest Territories.

The Paid Family/Community Caregiver (PFCG) Pilot Project that has been running in Behchoko, Dettah, Ndilo, Yellowknife, Tuktoyaktuk and Hay River will be concluding on March 31, 2024.

Timothy (Tim) Garrish, a notable figure in Northern aviation, has donated a collection of over 900 pictures and other resources to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Archives. This invaluable collection can now be viewed online here.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) have reached a tentative collective agreement.

Both parties are pleased with the progress since negotiations began in April 2023 and are recommending ratification of the agreement to NWTTA membership and the Financial Management Board.

Details of the tentative agreement will not be publicly released until the ratification process is completed.

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March is Nutrition Month! The link between food and good health cannot be underestimated. Registered dietitians play a vital role in nutrition guidance that supports the unique needs of NWT residents.

Eating a variety of healthy food each day helps to prevent illness, manage weight, and promote overall well being.

This Nutrition Month, practice healthy eating by:

Have your say on proposed amendments to the Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations related to the misuse of electronic logging devices (ELDs).

The use of ELDs became mandatory in 2023 to monitor the driving and rest times of drivers operating large commercial vehicles, replacing the paper log system where logbooks are filled out by hand and kept in the vehicle. The Summary Conviction Procedures Regulations must now be amended to outline conviction procedures for the misuse of ELDs.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an updated Northwest Territories Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA), which provides an examination of the risks that pose the greatest threat to the people, property, environment, and economy of the Northwest Territories (NWT).

This assessment is a critical part of the GNWT’s emergency management program. Identified hazards will be considered when developing territorial preparedness programs, mitigation strategies, emergency response plan exercises, and training and awareness programs.

‘Waterways: Works from the Museum Art Collection’ is a new exhibit that showcases artwork from the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre's collection. The exhibit features artwork that highlights the significance of water for people living in the North and illustrates how water is used for transportation, recreation, and harvesting. Through painting, print, and sculpture, this exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the waters of the Northwest Territories.