Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is just a bit different.
Just a bit different is the tagline of NWT Tourism’s new marketing campaign. It capitalizes on the unique northern realities that make our territory a special and spectacular travel destination.
Mr. Speaker, today is national Pink Shirt Day. Wearing pink today symbolizes that we, as a society, will not tolerate bullying of any kind. This day of recognition and action was started in 2007 by two young men in Nova Scotia, David Sheppard and Travis Price.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 28, 2018) — Northwest Territories (NWT) Parks have enjoyed another record-setting year with overnight visits to NWT Parks totaling 35,050 — an increase of more than 20% over 2016’s showing; more than 32% higher than the five-year average.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 27, 2018) — Residents in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories now have access to a glossary of cancer terms in various dialects of North Slavey to help them learn more about the disease and treatment options.
Delivered on February 27, 2018
Mr. Speaker, on April 1, 2018, the minimum wage in the Northwest Territories will increase from $12.50 to $13.46 per hour, the third highest minimum wage in Canada.
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YELLOWKNIFE (February 26, 2018) – Across Canada, March is Nutrition Month, and this year, dietitians are helping Canadians realize the potential of food to improve health, fuel activities, and bring people together.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 23, 2018) – Alongside the iconic zombear awards at this year’s Dead North Film Festival will be the Northwest Territories Film Commission’s (NWTFC) first-ever industry award.
