The GNWT has released the new population estimate for the Bathurst and Bluenose-East barren-ground caribou herds. These estimates are based on calving ground surveys conducted in June 2025, combined with herd composition surveys completed in late October 2025.
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Yellowknife –
November 13, 2025
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Yellowknife –
October 31, 2025
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Yellowknife –
August 22, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released a critical path outlining how it will continue to support access to quality education and employment programs following the closure of Aurora College’s Community Learning Centres (CLCs) earlier this year.
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Yellowknife –
May 7, 2025
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The GNWT has updated the rent scale for Market Rental Units. Notices are currently being sent to tenants in market housing units by May 1st outlining a 90-day notice of rent increase.
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Hay River –
April 16, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is beginning the process of transitioning Marine Transportation Services (MTS) to a Crown Corporation, with a target date of April 1, 2027.
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Yellowknife –
March 11, 2025
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved an Indigenous Employment Policy to ensure that Indigenous applicants have equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement within the public service.
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Yellowknife –
December 10, 2024
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Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that as of December 16, 2024, the NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be replaced with a Public Administrator.
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Yellowknife –
November 13, 2024
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Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler has released the 2021-2024 Human Resources Results Report and the 2024-2025 Bridging Plan.
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Yellowknife –
October 9, 2024
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New one-time funding is available in the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta to help businesses and Indigenous and community governments offset the increased costs of shipping essential goods and services.
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Hay River –
September 10, 2024
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced the completion of the construction phase of the Hay River Fish Plant.
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