James McCarthy

Yellowknife

Managing Editor at Northern News Services

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Articles

Hay River's Brendan Green enters NWT Sport Hall of Fame

1 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Overwinter fire near Cameron Hills 'out of control': NWT Fire

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Another fire has begun to burn in the South Slave and it appears this one was a holdover from the winter. NWT Fire says the fire was spotted earlier on Monday approximately 22 km west of Highway 1 in the Caneron Hills and was an estinated two hectares in size. It's been classified as out-of-control. It's described as an overwinter fire, meaning it will smoulder underneath the snow and begin burning again when conditions warm up in spring and summer.
Fire in Fort Smith now 'being held', says town

4 weeks ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The fire that had caused a portion of Fort Smith to be placed on evacuation alert is now being held. The town's Facebook page announced at around 8:15 p.m. that crews had managed to make "significant progress" and that the fire was being held. The situation had been stabilized, it added, and the risk of damage to structures had been reduced. It's believed that the fire was person-caused.
Hamlet of Enterprise now under GNWT administration

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The Hamlet of Enterprise is now under GNWT administration. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) announced on Wednesday afternoon that the decision to make such a move was done due to what it called "governance, financial, and operational challenges." The community, which was heavily impacted by the wildfires of 2023 that left very few buildings standing, will be looked after by Grant Hood, the former senior administrative officer for the Town of Inuvik.
More locations identified as possible exposure sites for measles

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The list of locations for potential exposure to measles has grown outside Weledeh Catholic School and St. Pat's High School. The Department of Health and Social Services has released more locations where people should be wary about the possibility of contracting the virus that causes measles.
Three people charged after drug bust on K'atl'odeeche First Nation

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

Three people are facing multiple charges after police seized narcotics and cash at a home on the K'atl'odeeche First Nation earlier this month. According to a release on Thursday, Hay River RCMP was called to the residence in question after being told that people were unlawfully inside. Officers who arrivedfound three people inside along with suspected crack-cocaine, fentanyl, cash and other evidence of drug trafficking in plain sight.
Trial begins for former NWT teacher accused of sexual assault

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

The trial of a former teacher and basketball coach in the NWT is now underway. Neil Barry, who worked in the NWT between 2007 and 2017, is facing three counts of sexual assault and three counts of sexual exploitation. He pleaded not guilty to all six charges when the indictments were read at the Explorer Hotel on Tuesday. The charges stem from alleged incidents during the summer of 2009 at tryouts for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games.
Nunavut-wide warrants issued for two men

1 month ago | nnsl.com | James McCarthy

RCMP in Iqaluit are looking for two men who have Nunavut-wide warrants out against them. Donald Jackson, 35, is wanted by police on charges of uttering threats, robbery, break and enter and theft along with eight counts of breach of recognizance. He's described as an Inuk male with brown hair, brown eyes and a slim build.