Yellowknife’s only musical instrument shop has been feeling the rhythm of life under the pandemic slowdown.

Created By Nana has been busy crafting homemade meals and knitted wares during the pandemic, but the two person outlet has also been creating its own good fortune.

Like all Yellowknife businesses tied to tourism, Sundog has trod a rough path over the past few months but found summer camps to be a revenue lifeline.

Weaver and Devore Trading has been here for as long as Yellowknife has existed and celebrated its 84th anniversary.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), in partnership with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), has launched a funding program that will help the Northwest Territories tourism industry recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Joyce Taylor has been named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC).

Following a revision of the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to enhance support and emphasis on public safety, the Department of Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI) has selected 20 mineral exploration projects to receive program funding for 2020-21. 

The 20 projects will benefit from the $1 million in total program funding. The successful projects were selected from 28 applications, which marks a continuing interest in NWT mineral exploration despite the significant challenges faced this year by the industry.

The Covid pandemic has pushed YK Gold and Silver to innovate for its business survival by examining rocks that are much older than gold.

The past 16 months have been a wild ride for the owners of Savannah’s Family Restaurant, one of the newest eateries in Yellowknife.

Bullock’s Bistro is proving that adaptability is necessary if a business is to last 30 years and counting, let alone last through a pandemic.