Cabin debates whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie
Plus our summer internships are open for applications
Hello readers, this is Emily, Cabin Radio’s assistant editor.
Cold weather is officially here in the North with Environment Canada issuing its first NWT extreme cold warnings of the season for Tulita and Norman Wells.
In other news this week, we break down how the NWT government is changing the way it funds communities, where RCMP say they are increasing staffing in the territory and the latest on water issues in Fort Providence.
In lighter fare, some silly folks who learned how to make changes to Google maps added Nakatomi Plaza and Willie Nelson’s Beach to Yellowknife. While it remains to be seen whether Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman will battle it out in a skyscraper in the NWT capital this year, Ollie and I have already argued over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. I will die on the hill that it is not.
(Editor’s note: It is.)
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1. GNWT ‘exploring options’ that could lower power rate hike
The GNWT said it was looking at sending NTPC $12 million over four years to lower proposed rate hikes. Here's what that may do to rates, and to an average bill.
2. Meet some of the voices central to Fort Smith’s drug awareness drive
Fort Smith residents spent the past week trying to create a dialogue about drugs and healing through a series of meetings. These people told us their stories.
3. What is abortion access like in the NWT?
Access to reproductive choice varies across Canada. Advocates say two programs are helping people access abortion services in the North.
4. NWT developer calls for more affordable housing incentives
A Yellowknife office block transformed into housing will not include all of the affordable units initially planned. "There was no support," the developer said.
5. Yellowknife plans to implement hotel levy in April 2025
A 4% Yellowknife hotel levy (that also affects the likes of Airbnbs) is set to kick in on April 1 next year. City Hall will use the revenue to support tourism.
6. City of YK set to allocate $270K to enhance Street Outreach
City Hall plans to allocate some federal funds toward Street Outreach in an effort to move service levels nearer to those recommended in a recent review.
7. CBC and APTN to launch ‘Arctic comedy’ North of North in January
A new TV series billed by CBC and APTN as an "Arctic comedy" launches on the two networks on January 7 next year. Here's the cast.
8. 50 years of women in the RCMP: Meet some of the NWT’s female officers
Fifty years after the RCMP first accepted women, we spoke with three of the 35 or so female officers currently serving in the NWT.
9. Judge dismisses inmate’s assault lawsuit against GNWT
An NWT Supreme Court justice decided the GNWT could not be held liable for a man's random and violent assault of another inmate at Yellowknife's jail.
10. In the Mackenzie Delta, the youth play second fiddle to nobody
"You could see the fun and enjoyment they have." The music of seven young Fort McPherson and Tsiigehtchic residents is wowing audiences as far away as Alaska.
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If you’re interested in working with Cabin Radio this summer or know someone who is, you can learn more and apply on our website. We are accepting applications until 11pm MT on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
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What happened when a city started accepting - not evicting - homeless camps
For the BBC, Nadine Yousif looks into tent encampments in Halifax.
Site C dam to be given Indigenous name after flooding Treaty 8 territory
For The Narwhal, Sarah Cox writes about West Moberly First Nations Chief Roland Willson’s response to BC Hydro’s plans to give Indigenous names to the project that has impacted traditional territory.