Voters opt for change in several N.W.T. ridings as incumbents ousted
The next Legislative Assembly in the N.W.T. will be substantially different from the last, after voters ousted seven incumbent candidates, including two former cabinet ministers. Of the 19 ridings in the Assembly, 12 will have new MLAs. »»» Subscribe to…
N.W.T. WILDFIRE | ‘Stressful transitions’ ahead as N.W.T. residents head home
MLA for Yellowknife South Caroline Wawzonek on the process of re-opening the city to residents as evacuation orders end. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: For a full video…
N.W.T. fire near Hay River close to airport, officials say
Fire officials in the Northwest Territories say the wildfire is one kilometre west of the Hay River airport. Mike Westwick, a N.W.T. wildfire information officer, said there are plans in place to keep people safe if the fire grows. »»» Subscribe to CBC…
Yellowknife mayor says police checkpoint enforcement ‘necessary’
The Northwest Territories will step up enforcement at police barricades to prevent people from re-entering communities still under evacuation orders.Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty says plans to get residents back into the city will be discussed Thursday. »»» Subscribe to CBC…
Changing winds likely to push fire to Yellowknife, N.W.T. officials warn
Despite fires being static for the last few days, officials in the Northwest Territories are remaining cautious and warning that changing winds are likely to push the fire toward Yellowknife. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…
WILDFIRES IN CANADA: Latest on evacuation efforts in Yellowknife
Bill Fortier reports from N.W.T. on evacuation efforts in Yellowknife and federal resources that are being made available. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: For a full video offering…
Yellowknife wildfire evacuation: A race against time | About That
People in Yellowknife have been ordered to evacuate in the next 24 hours as wildfires approach. Andrew Chang explains what’s complicating the effort to help 22,000 people escape as flames close in. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…
Wildfires burn across N.W.T. as government declares state of emergency
Hundreds of active wildfires are still burning out of control in the Northwest Territories, prompting the government to announce a territorial state of emergency. This allows them to call on resources, such as airlines to help transport people out of communities and…