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Canada Day 2025 Celebrations

Canada Day Event – Celebrating Together in Yellowknife

The City of Yellowknife (the City) invites residents to celebrate Canada Day at Somba K’e Civic Plaza on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A wide range of activities are planned to make this free event memorable, offering opportunities for Yellowknifers to connect, celebrate, and enjoy together.
 
National Broadcast – Showcasing Northern Talent

As previously announced, the City of Yellowknife has been selected by Heritage Canada...

Development Permits Advertisement, Week of June 27, 2025

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• DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ADVERTISMENT, WEEK OF JUNE 27, 2025 

Tourist Accommodation Tax Remittance

A reminder to all local short-term rental (STR) operators that on April 1, 2025, the 4% levy came into effect.  It must be collected, and owners must report the total revenue subject to the Tourist Accommodation Tax on each stay shorter than 30 consecutive days.

The first reporting period and payment, covering April 1 to June 30, 2025—must be submitted between July 1 - July 30, 2025. This levy applies to all STR accommodations, including those booked through online platforms.

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City Installs Bike Lanes on Range Lake Road

Bike lanes have been installed that run the full length of Range Lake Road — from Woolgar Avenue near St. Joseph School to Finlayson Drive at the N.J. Macpherson School intersection — creating a continuous, safe route for cyclists of all ages. 

The new lanes improve safety, encourage year-round cycling, and connect two major school zones, benefiting students and the surrounding neighborhoods.

This installation is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to support Active Transportation by improving...

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting June 24, 2025

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife will hold a special meeting of Council at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider whether to appoint Himanshu Singh Parihar as a Development Officer for the City of Yellowknife.

This Special Meeting has been called by the City Manager of the City of Yellowknife pursuant to Section 27 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act of...