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N.W.T. gov't sees boost in Indigenous hiring after overhaul of affirmative action policy
15 May 2026
he N.W.T. government says it’s seen a boost in Indigenous hiring since overhauling its affirmative action policy — though it's unclear how much can be attributed to that policy change.
NTPC says no immediate rate increases when it takes over power production in Norman Wells, N.W.T.
15 May 2026
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) says it's planning to make the switch as smooth as possible for residents when it takes over as the primary source of power generation for Norman Wells, N.W.T, this summer.
Indigenous students transform Quebec school grounds into a living land acknowledgement
15 May 2026
A drumbeat anchors a crowd of students on a windy day and students, dressed in colourful regalia, dance before hundreds of their peers. For the Indigenous students of Bear Lodge, this wasn't just a p
Whitehorse woman lost her life savings to scammers, and her bank won't reimburse her
15 May 2026
An Nguyen worked two jobs, seven days a week for two years – but in the blink of an eye, her savings were gone. She's not alone. Now, consumer rights watchdogs say governments need to hold banks accountable for protecting customers from scams.
Eagle gold mine cleanup costs more than $11M a month, receiver says
15 May 2026
Firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) says its projected to spend $76.5 million this spring and summer, but it hasn't hit its borrowing limit of $220 million yet.
The N.L. food fishery is expanding this summer. Here's what you need to know
15 May 2026
In some parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, the annual recreational food fishery is being expanded for the coming summer — a move the federal fisheries minister says will improve safety on the water.
The Caribou Trail puts gamers in the boots of a Newfoundland soldier
15 May 2026
The story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment has been told many times, but never before in a video game. Now, two brothers have created The Caribou Trail, a war game that’s less about guns and more about life in the trenches.
Months after town council dismissed, Victoria, N.L., elects some new faces
15 May 2026
Residents in Newfoundland’s Conception Bay North town of Victoria have cast their ballots and elected a new town council.
Infrastructure minister says something needs to be done with 'eyesore' building next to war memorial
15 May 2026
Two years after the provincial government spent $2.3 million to acquire 100 Water Street and the adjoining property in downtown St. John's, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten says
'Big hearts’ needed to fix disorder in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, says MHA
15 May 2026
As Labrador residents and town officials raise fears about worsening public safety conditions in the community, the Newfoundland and Labrador government promises help is coming.
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