Northern News Services

Northern News Services (NNSL) is a news organization located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, employing around 60 staff members. It's one of the few independent newspapers still operating in Canada, committed to creating original content without depending heavily on syndicated news. NNSL releases seven distinct publications each week: Kivalliq News, Inuvik Drum, Dehcho Drum, Yellowknifer (available on Wednesdays and Fridays), and News/North (covering news from both Northwest Territories and Nunavut).

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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.
Four girls charged with arson in Taloyoak

1 week ago | nnsl.com | Derek Neary

Four girls in Taloyoak are scheduled to answer to a charge of arson in court on July 14 after the old Home Economics building caught fire during the early evening of June 8. The accused are all between the ages of 12 and 14. There were no reported injuries in this incident. The Taloyoak Fire Department was able to extinguish the blaze.
Judge orders owners of two unleased cabins to vacate

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | Derek Neary

A legal battle over unauthorized NWT cabins, years in the making, is resulting in cases winding through the courts, and some cabin owners without leases are being forced to vacate the structures. In one instance, a resident purchased a cabin without a lease on Banting Lake, about 20 km north of Yellowknife, in 2015.
Yellowknife RCMP make arrests after two people were allegedly held against their will

2 weeks ago | nnsl.com | Derek Neary

After receiving a report of two people being held against their will in a residence several days prior, Yellowknife RCMP entered the downtown location with a search warrant at 4:30 a.m. on June 13. Although the two individuals had been released, police say they found a firearm and other evidence in the residence, located in the 5400 block of 52 Street. Three people were subsequently arrested.
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.
Iqaluit RCMP seize cocaine; two men charged

3 weeks ago | nnsl.com | Derek Neary

After executing search warrants at two Iqaluit residences, the RCMP seized an unspecified quantity of drugs, prohibited weapons and cash on May 12. Two individuals were subsequently charged, according to a police news release issued on June 6. Jamesie Nauyuk, 41, is faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine), unsafe storage of a firearm and possession of a prohibited weapon. Roger Kilabuk, 35, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime.
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.