Luke Carroll

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Luke Carroll is a journalist with CBC News in Yellowknife. He can be reached at luke.carroll@cbc.ca.

Latest from Luke Carroll

2023 wildfires cost N.W.T. government about $175M

The N.W.T. government spent about $175 million responding to natural disasters in 2023-24, with the bulk of that going toward the wildfire response and evacuations in 2023.

Closing arguments delivered in assault trial of former Yellowknife city councillor

A trial over sexual assault and assault allegations against a former Yellowknife city councillor is wrapping up after nearly two weeks of testimony. 

Defence questions woman during assault trial of former Yellowknife city councillor

A woman who says a former Yellowknife city councillor assaulted her multiple times was questioned by his lawyer on Friday. 

Former Yellowknife city councillor violently attacked her multiple times, woman testifies

WARNING: This story includes details of abuse. A woman took the stand at the Yellowknife courthouse on Wednesday to describe being attacked violently multiple times by a former city councillor. 

Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., forming local search and rescue committee

Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., is forming a local search and rescue committee to ensure the community is prepared if visitors or locals go missing on the land. 

Appeals court finds N.W.T.'s tag and quota system not the only way to manage caribou in Sahtu

The N.W.T. court of appeal has dismissed a legal challenge by the territorial government, siding with Colville Lake on its treaty interpretation of caribou management.
In Depth

From the fur trade to Arctic sovereignty: Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., looks toward a new horizon

The fur from white foxes initially brought people to Banks Island, but the land — and the world — is changing around them.

Gwich'in artist finds healing through moccasin making workshop in Yellowknife

A Tetlit Gwich’in artist in Yellowknife says teaching others her craft has been helping her own mental health. 

Residents in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., hoping to receive mail before the holidays

The general manager of the store in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., says she is hoping for mail to start arriving again on Thursday.

Yellowknife's options to discipline councillors too limited, says woman behind complaint

A Yellowknife resident who filed a complaint against a city councillor says she feels the city’s disciplinary options for elected officials are too limited.