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The City of Yellowknife Expresses Condolences Following Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

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

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

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...

CoY and NSMA Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Collecting, Diverting and Recycling Copper

North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) and the City of Yellowknife (CoY) signed an MOU today at AME Roundup in Vancouver.  This agreement will enable the collection, processing, and recycling of waste copper from governments, businesses, and residents to help meet the growing global demand for this critical mineral.

Copper is essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and modern infrastructure, making its recovery increasingly important.  For decades, copper found in frayed extension...

City of Yellowknife Seeks Public Input to Modernize Business Licence By-Law

The City of Yellowknife is inviting local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to share their feedback as part of an update to the City’s Business License By-law.
 
First adopted in 1988, the current by-law no longer fully reflects how businesses operate today. Changes in business models and technology mean some licensing requirements can be unclear, time-consuming, or out of step with current realities. The City is reviewing the by-law to help reduce red tape, improve clarity,...