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N.W.T. MLAs voted Thursday to call for a public inquiry into the territory's wildfire response. Members said the inquiry is necessary to restore public trust and learn how better to handle evacuations for possible future emergencies.
Fire officials in the N.W.T. say they'll bring in staff and resources earlier than usual this spring, to prepare for the coming wildfire season and also assess any fires still smouldering underground since last year.
Hospitality trade body leaders called for a reduction in VAT and opened up about the challenges of negotiating with politicians at the 2024 NTIA Night Time Economy Summit last week.
Two government departments are participating in reviews of their response to the 2023 wildfire season. Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Vince McKay said in the legislature Wednesday that his department is taking lessons from the season and working to prepare for the coming year. He said N.W.T. residents should do the same.
A Canadian Army ranger says he was hoping for the best when he rushed to the plane that crashed near Fort Smith, N.W.T., Tuesday, leaving six people dead and one injured.