Environmental work is advancing at six NWT airports to investigate the presence and extent of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and to inform future actions.
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Hay River –
December 1, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
November 27, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The first phase of the new Dental Hygiene Profession Regulations will come into force on December 1, 2025.
Yellowknife –
November 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is reminding residents to celebrate safely this holiday season and avoid impaired driving. The holidays are a time to relax, connect, and enjoy, and we want everyone to make it home safely after every celebration.
Yellowknife –
November 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
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Yellowknife –
November 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT has posted the funding allocation for the Mineral Incentive Program (MIP) 2025/2026 intake period. 15 total projects have received funding, including two Prospector Projects and 13 Corporate Projects:
Yellowknife –
November 19, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Anti-Poverty Fund and NGO Stabilization Fund.
Yellowknife –
November 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement
On November 19, 2025 at 1:55 pm MST, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will issue a live test of NWT Alert, the Northwest Territories (NWT) public alerting system.
November 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement
National Addictions Awareness Week is recognized across Canada each November. It offers an opportunity for NWT residents to raise awareness about substance use and addiction, promote prevention and harm reduction, and encourage open conversations about treatment and recovery.
Yellowknife –
November 14, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program has closed its 2025 intake. The program has received enough applications to fill its nomination cap of 300 allocated by the Government of Canada.
Applicants will be notified by email if their applications will be assessed or withdrawn.
Yellowknife –
November 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is developing regulations to bring the NWT Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into effect.