The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants your input on developing remediation options for the Canol Trail, Miles 0-8.
The Canol Trail is a 355-kilometre historic route that follows a World War II-era pipeline used to transport oil from Norman Wells to Whitehorse. After it was decommissioned, it left behind a legacy of infrastructure and cultural significance, along with environmental impacts.
The What We Heard Report on proposed Midwifery Profession Regulations is now out. Between May 8 and June 12, 2025, midwives, Indigenous governments, partners, and the public were invited to share their feedback on the proposed changes.
Construction on the site of Housing NWT’s new 50-Unit mixed-use building in Yellowknife will pause over the winter season. Materials will be manufactured off-site during this time. Work will start again on site by Spring 2026.
To date, the following work has been completed:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing Fire Prevention Week™ from October 5 to 11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.
Many of the devices we use every day, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power and lawn tools, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most rechargeable products rely on them.
Hey NWT drivers – especially our new and younger drivers – Canadian Youth Road Safety Week is coming up from October 20 to 26. It’s all about starting the conversation on safe driving and cutting out risky behaviours that put you and others at risk.
The reality? Road crashes are one of the leading causes of death for youth ages 15 to 24. That’s why this week matters.
Here are four key things to keep in mind every time you get behind the wheel:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share their experiences with driver and vehicle licensing services by completing a short survey.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Program (DVLP) helps keep our roads safe and our communities connected by ensuring drivers are licensed, vehicles are registered, and identification services are available across the NWT.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched the School Health Promotion Fund (SHPF) to support health and wellness activities in NWT schools.
The new fund replaces the long-running Drop the Pop initiative, which supported schools for 17 years. The SHPF provides up to $5,000 per school to support projects that encourage healthy choices, build life skills, and share knowledge at school, at home, and in the community.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are calling on all residents to take part in Test Your Smoke Alarm Day on Sunday, September 28, 2025. You can participate by testing smoke alarms in your home to make sure they are in good working condition.
The theme for Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, observed every year, is “Saved by the Beep.”
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing to create a new Trespass Act and gathering public feedback on the development of trespass legislation.
Currently, all provinces have trespass to property legislation in place covering private lands in general, however, the three territories do not.
Applications are now open for spots on the Northwest Territories Social Assistance Appeal Board. Interested residents are encouraged to apply to serve as members of the Board.
What does the Social Assistance Appeal Board do?
This Board is the final level of appeal for people who have applied for a social assistance program and disagree with the decision made. The appeals are specifically related to the Income Assistance or Income Assistance for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities programs.
The Board operates under these authorities:
