Why the military's response to flooding in Yukon is so different from the N.W.T. cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
During a public briefing on Tuesday, the N.W.T. government's flood response in the Dehcho was put under a microscope. MLA's questioned the government's flood assistance plan, demanding more details and answers.
Indigenous leaders see golden opportunity to rebuild after Fort Simpson flood
The historic flooding is an opportunity to share how we re going to move forward in a good way, in a new way, said Líídlįį Kúę First Nation Chief Gerald Antoine.
Social Sharing What would people like to see? What is needed for all of us? asks Chief Gerald Antoine
Posted: May 20, 2021 6:01 AM CT | Last Updated: May 20
Sunrise in Líídlįį Kúę, N.W.T. The community is looking at next steps in its effort to rebuild after a devastating flood, as leadership envisions its future.(Submitted by Jonathan Antoine)
N.W.T. MLA who broke isolation removed as chair of accountability committee
MLAs voted to remove Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn as chair of the standing committee on accountability and oversight after he visited the legislature while he was supposed to be isolating.
Social Sharing
CBC News ·
Posted: May 14, 2021 3:00 PM CT | Last Updated: May 14
MLA Steve Norn has been removed as chair of the standing committee on accountability and oversight, MLAs announced Friday.(Mario De Ciccio/Radio-Canada)
The N.W.T. MLA who visited the legislature during a 14-day isolation period has now been removed as chair of the legislature s standing committee on accountability and oversight.
Posted: May 14, 2021 1:59 PM CT | Last Updated: May 14
Rising water levels limited access to the island on which the community of Fort Simpson is built, as seen in this aerial image taken May 14 around noon.(Laurie Ozmun Nadia/Facebook)