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Northern Capital Cities Sign MOU to Advance Arctic Infrastructure, Resilience, and Defence Readiness
Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 07:42 PM
The Cities of Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and Iqaluit formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today at the Arctic Summit 2026 in Whitehorse. The agreement strengthens collaboration among Canada’s northern capitals on shared priorities related to infrastructure resilience, community capacity, and support for Arctic security and defence operations. Recognizing the growing strategic importance of the North, and the impacts on municipal services, infrastructure, and community development,...
Downtown Safety Initiative Progress Report: What We’ve Done and What’s Next
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2026 12:33 PM
The City of Yellowknife and the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce have released a January 2026 progress update on the Downtown Safety Initiative, outlining actions taken and work underway to support a safer, more welcoming, and more vibrant downtown.
The update follows the What We Heard Report, which was published and shared in September 2025 after the Downtown Business Safety and Vitality session held in June. That report captured feedback and ideas from local business owners and identified a set...
The City of Yellowknife Expresses Condolences Following Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 03:45 PM
The City of Yellowknife extends its deepest condolences to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, following the tragic mass shooting that occurred on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Mayor Ben Hendriksen, on behalf of the City of Yellowknife Council and the community, issued the following statement: “Yesterday, we learned of the heartbreaking news from Tumbler Ridge. A mass shooting in a Canadian community is something that shakes us all. It is painful and deeply shocking to witness such...
Statutory Public Hearing Notice By-law No. 5121
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:38 PM
The Council of the City of Yellowknife will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at twelve o’clock in the afternoon (12:00 p.m.) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in City Hall Council Chamber to hear any submissions to By-law No. 5121, a by-law to amend Community Plan By-law No. 5007, as amended. The purpose of the Community Plan By-law amendment is to change the land use designation of the subject land from Engle Industrial Business District to Kam Lake.
Additional information and copies of By-law No. 5121 may be...
Statutory Public Hearing Notice By-law No. 5120
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:27 PM
The Council of the City of Yellowknife will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at twelve o’clock in the afternoon (12:00 p.m.) on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in City Hall Council Chamber to hear any submissions to By-law No. 5120, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 5045, as amended. The purpose of the Zoning By-law amendment is to authorize the Use of a ‘Recycling Facility’ at the above location for a beverage container ‘Drop and Go’ sea can.
Additional information and copies of By-law No. 5120 may be obtained...
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