Media Releases

Downtown Safety Initiative Progress Report: What We’ve Done and What’s Next

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

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...

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,...

ALARM AT 4503 52 AVE – WATERMARK TOWER

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 Watermark Tower, located at 4503 52 Avenue.

Upon arrival, responding crews observed dark smoke coming from the building's roof. A total of eight firefighters were initially deployed to the scene.

The smoke was caused by a heating boiler in the...