James McCarthy

Yellowknife

Managing Editor at Northern News Services

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Two B.C. men charged following alleged home invasion in Iqaluit

1 week ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

A pair of men from B.C. are facing several charges after an alleged home invasion in Apex earlier this month. According to a release from RCMP on Wednesday, it happened on June 12 when Iqaluit RCMP received a report of a home invasion. Two suspects wearing masks allegedly broke into a residence and assaulted those inside before fleeing on an ATV. Police managed to find the two suspects and arrested them without incident a short time later.
Two men charged after stabbing incident in Fort Smith

1 week ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Fort Smith RCMP have charged two men following a reported stabbing incident in the town over the weekend. According to a Wednesday release from police, it happened just before 9 p.m. on July 14. Police were told of someone being stabbed and seriously injured on a trail within the community. The victim in the case was medevaced for further treatment and is now in stable condition.
RCMP lay charges against three people in 2022 homicide

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Editor’s note: This story contains graphic details that some readers may find disturbing. Three people have been charged in a homicide that happened nearly three years ago at an apartment complex on Con Road in Yellowknife.
Iglulik woman charged with second degree murder

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

An Iglulik woman has been charged with second-degree murder after an investigation by police in the community. Jacintha Tulugajuk has been accused of killing Leo Tulugajuk following a joint investigation involving the Nunavut RCMP Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Services and members of Iglulik RCMP. The announcement of the charge was made by Nunavut RCMP on Monday morning.
Track and field athletes shine once more in Hay River

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The NWT Track and Field Championships in Hay River is in the stretch run with just one more day to go before it comes to an end for another year. Everything got underway beneath a sunny sky and warmth on Wednesday with the long-distance events and some of the field events for the older competitors. The first records of the championships fell on opening day as Amy MacDonald of the Hay River Track Club set the new mark in the women’s 5,000-metre event, winning in a time of 22:27.
Nearly 80 Yk1 educational assistants could be out of work at end of school year

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Yellowknife Education District No. 1 is apparently facing a funding shortfall for the 2025-26 school year because of changes to the Jordan's Principle program. That means dozens of educational assistants will be out of work at the end of this current year if things don't change.
Teenager dies after going through ice near Pangnirtung

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

A 15-year-old has died after falling through the ice near Pangnirtung late last month. According to Nunavut RCMP, three young men went through near the flow edge nearly 12 km outside of the community. Pangnirtung Ground Search and Rescue were notified and led recovery efforts with help from RCMP. Two of the three were able to make it out, but the third was located dead in the water a few hours later. Police are working with the Nunavut Coroner's Office as the investigation continues.
Hay River's Brendan Green enters NWT Sport Hall of Fame

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

It was just a matter of time before Brendan Green was inducted into the NWT Sport Hall of Fame. After all, Hay River's own is only one of the greatest athletes to have ever been produced in the territory and his resume rivals that of any biathlete who's ever raced for Canada.
Winnipeg man charged after allegedly defrauding QIA of millions

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

A 23-year-old man from Winnipeg is facing a single fraud charge, but it's a charge that apparently cost the Qikiqtani Inuit Association more than $2 million. Iqaluit RCMP had started an investigation after being contacted by the QIA last month about missing money. With help from QIA staff and Manitoba RCMP, they were able to arrest Chukwuma Eruchalu and charge him with fraud over $5,000.
No Senior Super Soccer? No problem - organize your own tournament

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

When Senior Super Soccer was cancelled due to the measles outbreak in Yellowknife earlier this month, it left many teams scrambling, especially those who were preparing to travel to play in the territorial tournament from May 8 to 11. In the South Slave region, folks there were able to turn the negative into a big positive to make sure the players had something to play for.