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Inspections to begin on First Nation due to wildfire in Northwest Territories

Inspections to begin on First Nation due to wildfire in Northwest Territories

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — The K'atl'odeeche First Nation says it is to begin inspecting buildings today on the reserve, but it is not yet safe for residents to return as a wildfire continues to burn.
Hay River, N.W.T., residents allowed to return Thursday as wildfire burns nearby

Hay River, N.W.T., residents allowed to return Thursday as wildfire burns nearby

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Residents of the town of Hay River are to be allowed to return to the Northwest Territories community Thursday, even as a wildfire continues to burn on the nearby K'atl'odeeche First Nation reserve.
Tactical evacuation in Yukon as some rivers rise, but flood conditions easing in B.C.

Tactical evacuation in Yukon as some rivers rise, but flood conditions easing in B.C.

WHITEHORSE — As improved weather in British Columbia eases flood concerns, Yukon has launched a tactical evacuation of a small community threatened by the rising waters of the Klondike River.
More than half of N.W.T. wildfires so far this season caused by humans: officials

More than half of N.W.T. wildfires so far this season caused by humans: officials

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Officials in the Northwest Territories say more than half of the wildfires in the territory this year were started by people.
Hamlet in Northwest Territories lifts local state of emergency as floodwaters recede

Hamlet in Northwest Territories lifts local state of emergency as floodwaters recede

FORT MCPHERSON, N.W.T. — A hamlet in the Northwest Territories' Beaufort Delta region has lifted a local state of emergency as floodwaters from the Peel River recede.
Northern businesses using local ingredients with a focus on food sustainability

Northern businesses using local ingredients with a focus on food sustainability

YELLOWKNIFE — From rosehip ketchup to wild boar lardo, food businesses across Northern Canada are finding unique ways to use local ingredients.
Residents still displaced as wildfire burns in southern Northwest Territories

Residents still displaced as wildfire burns in southern Northwest Territories

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — Residents of K'atl'odeeche First Nation and the neighbouring community of Hay River, N.W.T., remain displaced as an out-of-control wildfire continues to burn in the area.
RCMP say 911 restored after network outage across Northwest Territories

RCMP say 911 restored after network outage across Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — RCMP in the Northwest Territories say 911 service has been restored across the territory. The territorial government said Tuesday night that people trying to call emergency services were not able to get through by calling 911.
Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood

Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood

FORT MCPHERSON, N.W.T. — A hamlet in the Northwest Territories' Beaufort Delta region has declared a local state of emergency due to flooding from the Peel River.
Tuberculosis outbreak declared in third Nunavut hamlet

Tuberculosis outbreak declared in third Nunavut hamlet

NAUJAAT, Nunavut — Nunavut's Department of Health has declared a tuberculosis outbreak in a third community.
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