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CBC
an hour ago
- Business
- CBC
Ollie Williams on what's next for Cabin Radio
People in Yellowknife will soon have a new option on the FM dial. The CRTC approved an FM licence for Cabin Radio. The popular Yellowknife-based company streams radio online right now and runs a news website. Soon, Yellowknifers will be able to tune in.
Cision Canada
11 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
CRTC takes action to help improve access to local news in Yellowknife Français
GATINEAU, QC, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the CRTC approves an application by 506992 N.W.T. Ltd. (Cabin Radio) to operate an English-language commercial FM radio station in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This decision will help Yellowknife residents have better access to local news and community-focused programming, including Indigenous voices while reflecting the realities and priorities of people in the North in our broadcasting system. In February 2025, the CRTC held a two-day public hearing to consider applications to operate a new commercial FM radio station serving the Yellowknife market. Cabin Radio's proposal received strong local support, met the CRTC's requirements for commercial radio, and was found to better enhance competition and the diversity of voices in the Yellowknife radio market. It also included commitments to diversity, emerging artists, and French-language programming. To maintain market stability, the CRTC approved only one new station and denied Vista's application, noting concerns about the financial impact of adding two FM stations — an issue raised by both applicants. Cabin Radio's arrival on the FM band will bring a new voice to Yellowknife's radio landscape and increase programming diversity. Quick facts Associated links Stay Connected Follow us on X @CRTCeng Like us on Facebook
CBC
02-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
N.W.T. gov't rejects call to declare state of emergency in Norman Wells
The Government of the Northwest Territories says that rising costs in Norman Wells do not meet the territory's definition of an emergency, and that declaring a state of emergency in the Sahtu community wouldn't help residents much anyway. The territorial government was responding to a motion MLAs passed in February, calling for a territorial state of emergency to be declared for humanitarian reasons, and to communicate that to the federal government. Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely brought that motion forward, saying that rising food insecurity and heating costs, along with increasingly unreliable infrastructure for resupply, are making life and business in Norman Wells extremely difficult. Town councillors in Norman Wells had also declared a local state of emergency months earlier. In a written response to the motion last week, first reported by Cabin Radio, the government says that declaring a state of emergency is warranted when special regulations are required to protect people's safety, health or welfare, or to limit damage to property or the environment. It says that while critical, the situation facing Norman Wells residents doesn't meet the criteria for emergency. It also says that declaring a state of emergency wouldn't create access to additional federal or territorial funding. The rising costs in Norman Wells are related to a failed summer resupply in recent years due to low water levels. The territory said in its response that that is part of a "larger climatic trend," and that the government is responding with both immediate relief and long-term planning for future such events. In the short term, the territory points to its subsidy on fuel in Norman Wells, a $150,000 donation to the Norman Wells food bank and a $1.8-million emergency fund for businesses, Indigenous and community governments in the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta to offset transportation costs. The response also mentions the territory's efforts to ensure a successful winter resupply, including widening the winter road. It also mentions a $500,000 federal project that will bring wood stoves to the Sahtu to lower reliance on heating fuel. The territory said that it's continuing to advocate for federal funding to support N.W.T. communities, including continuing work on the Mackenzie Valley Highway to build a more resilient supply chain by connecting Wrigley to Norman Wells with an all-season road.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Two local newsrooms take home first Norman Webster Fellowships
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards and Rideau Hall Foundations are thrilled to announce that the inaugural Norman Webster Fellowships will go to Cabin Radio (Northwest Territories) and Le Droit (Eastern Ontario & the Outaouais). Each Norman Webster Fellowship is valued at $125,000 and will provide the winning news organizations with a unique opportunity to not only produce a groundbreaking story but also allow early career journalists to hone their craft. Across Canada in the last 15 years, more than 500 local newsrooms have closed in nearly 350 communities. Communities are on the frontlines and at this critical time, local journalism merits special attention. "Today, the Michener Award and Rideau Hall Foundations are answering the call to help support small local Canadian newsrooms and recognize the critical, yet often undervalued, role they play in keeping citizens informed and communities connected," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation. Cabin Radio will be investigating the circuit justice system in the Northwest Territories, while Le Droit will be doing a deep dive into chronic water issues in and around the national capital region. "Congratulations to both Cabin Radio and Le Droit. The competition for this new fellowship was steep, with close to 30 applications received and several common threads amongst them. Many sought to investigate contamination issues and inequalities around health care, education and housing. Most were about accountability and change," said Margo Goodhand, President of the Michener Awards Foundation. "All were rooted in passion and the commitment each media outlet has for the people and community they serve." The Norman Webster Fellowship honours the legacy of the late Norman Webster. Born in Summerside, P.E.I, Norman Webster was a renowned foreign correspondent, columnist and Editor of both the Globe and Mail and the Montreal Gazette. His work was revered among his peers, for which he received the Order of Canada in 1995. Named as president of the Michener Award Foundation in 1998, he was also posthumously awarded the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism in 2022. The Norman Webster Fellowships will be presented at an awards ceremony in Ottawa on June 5 at Rideau Hall, hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The evening gala will also honour the 2025 Michener fellowship recipients and the Michener Award recipient and finalists, as well as the recipient of the Michener-Baxter Award for Excellence in Journalism. The Judges for the Norman Webster Fellowship were Edward Greenspon, Merelda Fiddler-Potter, Jean-Pierre Rogel, Francis Sonier and Coleen Campbell. Our thanks to Cision for sponsoring this announcement. About the Michener Awards The Michener Awards honour, celebrate, and promote excellence in Canadian public service journalism. Established in 1970 by the late Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974, the Michener Awards are Canada's premier journalism award. The Michener Awards Foundation's voluntary Board of Directors administers the award, in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation with sponsorship from BMO, Cision, Power Corporation of Canada, and TD. Learn more at SOURCE Michener Awards Foundation View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Two local newsrooms take home first Norman Webster Fellowships Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards and Rideau Hall Foundations are thrilled to announce that the inaugural Norman Webster Fellowships will go to Cabin Radio (Northwest Territories) and Le Droit (Eastern Ontario & the Outaouais). Each Norman Webster Fellowship is valued at $125,000 and will provide the winning news organizations with a unique opportunity to not only produce a groundbreaking story but also allow early career journalists to hone their craft. Across Canada in the last 15 years, more than 500 local newsrooms have closed in nearly 350 communities. Communities are on the frontlines and at this critical time, local journalism merits special attention. "Today, the Michener Award and Rideau Hall Foundations are answering the call to help support small local Canadian newsrooms and recognize the critical, yet often undervalued, role they play in keeping citizens informed and communities connected," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation. Cabin Radio will be investigating the circuit justice system in the Northwest Territories, while Le Droit will be doing a deep dive into chronic water issues in and around the national capital region. "Congratulations to both Cabin Radio and Le Droit. The competition for this new fellowship was steep, with close to 30 applications received and several common threads amongst them. Many sought to investigate contamination issues and inequalities around health care, education and housing. Most were about accountability and change," said Margo Goodhand, President of the Michener Awards Foundation. "All were rooted in passion and the commitment each media outlet has for the people and community they serve." The Norman Webster Fellowship honours the legacy of the late Norman Webster. Born in Summerside, P.E.I, Norman Webster was a renowned foreign correspondent, columnist and Editor of both the Globe and Mail and the Montreal Gazette. His work was revered among his peers, for which he received the Order of Canada in 1995. Named as president of the Michener Award Foundation in 1998, he was also posthumously awarded the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism in 2022. The Norman Webster Fellowships will be presented at an awards ceremony in Ottawa on June 5 at Rideau Hall, hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada. The evening gala will also honour the 2025 Michener fellowship recipients and the Michener Award recipient and finalists, as well as the recipient of the Michener-Baxter Award for Excellence in Journalism. The Judges for the Norman Webster Fellowship were Edward Greenspon, Merelda Fiddler-Potter, Jean-Pierre Rogel, Francis Sonier and Coleen Campbell. Our thanks to Cision for sponsoring this announcement. About the Michener Awards The Michener Awards honour, celebrate, and promote excellence in Canadian public service journalism. Established in 1970 by the late Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974, the Michener Awards are Canada's premier journalism award. The Michener Awards Foundation's voluntary Board of Directors administers the award, in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation with sponsorship from BMO, Cision, Power Corporation of Canada, and TD. Learn more at SOURCE Michener Awards Foundation
