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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

ALARM AT 4503 52 AVE – WATERMARK TOWER YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES | January 22, 2026   On Wednesday, January 21, at approximately 12:59 p.m., the City of Yellowknife Fire Division (YKFD) responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of the …

(In the Photo from Left to Right: Brigadier General Daniel Rivière, Commander JTFN, H.E. Nikolaj Harris, Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Hanna-Leena Korteniemi, Ambassador of Finland, Ben Hendriksen, Mayor of Yellowknife, H.E. Signe Burgstaller, Ambassador of …

Property assessment notices are being mailed this week to all Yellowknife residents and business owners responsible for paying property taxes.  In 2025, the City of Yellowknife conducted a general assessment, resulting in an overall increase in assessed …