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Brandon Maher
Reporter
Brandon Maher is a CBC reporter in Yellowknife.
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N.W.T. government launches action plan for Indigenous languages access, revitalization
The territorial government announced its new language action plan, which includes 17 initiatives for Indigenous language access and revitalization.
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University of Alberta's School of Public Health to get a northern touch
The University of Alberta's School of Public Health is appointing five adjunct professors and two Indigenous elders from the Northwest Territories.
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N.W.T. government announces $5.6M for agriculture projects
Agriculture groups looking to expand their business now have the opportunity to apply for funding.
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Northwestel says some people's internet bills will drop from $200 to $80, after federal funding
MP Michael McLeod announced more than $4.6 million of federal funding that will lower people's bills with Northwestel.
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One-on-one counselling coming to 8 N.W.T. schools this fall
Seven mental health counsellors and one clinical supervisor will be coming to schools in the Tlicho and Dehcho regions this September.
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Habitat for Humanity to build 3rd house in Yellowknife
Organizers are proposing to build the home on a lot on the newly created Spruce Road in the Range Lake area
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City of Yellowknife considering new hire to investigate future complaints against officials
'I don't see it as a reflection of the political environment necessarily, but it's simply best practice,' says mayor about integrity commissioner.
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Yellowknife Catholic school board faces long-term displacement after blaze
Fire damage on the inside of the building is extensive, according to Yellowknife Catholic Schools superintendent Claudia Parker.
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N.W.T.'s on-the-land programs receive $1M grant
On the Land Collaborative, a project created to allow communities to access funds for on the land projects, announced a $1 million grant that will be distributed to the approved projects.
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Prime Minister responds to N.W.T. letter on Giant Mine apology: Premier
N.W.T. Premier Bob McLeod says federal minister setting up meetings with Yellowknives Dene First Nation about Giant Mine.
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