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Update on Negotiations

The City and the Union have been continuing negotiations to try and reach an agreement. On Tuesday morning, the Union’s bargaining team left the table with more than 13 hours left to reach a deal and avoid a strike.

The Union left the bargaining table without giving the City the opportunity to be creative and work with the Union towards a solution.

The City’s bargaining team remains in the bargaining location ready to share its ideas towards the settlement of an agreement.

Changes to City of Yellowknife Services Due to Strike Notice

The City of Yellowknife (the City) would like to update residents about the current labour negotiations happening with PSAC Local X0345, represented by the Union of Northern Workers (the Union).

At 12:01 a.m. on February 5, 2023, the City received notice from the Union that the City employees it represents will strike on February 8th, 2023.

The City is disappointed to receive this strike notice today, as bargaining negotiations are set to continue tomorrow. The City remains committed to the...

Tourist Accommodation Tax Comes Into Effect On April 1st, 2025

The Tourist Accommodation Tax By-Law No. 5099, passed by the Yellowknife City Council in 2024, comes into effect on April 1st, 2025.  This By-Law requires that a 4% tax be applied to the purchase price of tourist accommodation in the City. The funds collected will be used to enhance and grow the tourism sector in Yellowknife.

All operators of licensed tourist accommodation within Yellowknife must comply with this new tax. This includes both larger commercial properties and short-term rental...

City of Yellowknife and Prosper NWT Launch Entrepreneurship Week

YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | November 5, 2024

Yellowknife, NT – The City of Yellowknife and Prosper NWT are excited to announce the upcoming Yellowknife Entrepreneurship Week, taking place from November 18-22, 2024. This event is part of the global celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which ignites the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide each November.

The theme for this week is “Get Inspired! Online Tools to Grow Your Business.” Inspirational entrepreneurs...

City Mourns the Passing of Justice Murray Sinclair

YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | November 4, 2024

The City of Yellowknife mourns the loss of Justice Murray Sinclair, a trailblazing leader and a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and reconciliation.

Justice Sinclair’s dedication to uncovering the truths of Canada’s residential school system and his unwavering commitment to justice and equality have been instrumental in fostering a deeper awareness of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. His efforts have laid the...