Yellowknife city councillors move closer to making masks mandatory in some settings, while Emily Blake explains why the city is pushing back at a GNWT attempt to turn a downtown building into a temporary day shelter.

Sarah Pruys reports on the NWT government's preparation for the twin perils of Covid-19 and flu season, while David Gilday - newly inducted to Speed Skating Canada's hall of fame - recounts a tale from his three decades of coaching northern athletes.

The NWT government and Mental Health Commission of Canada team up, and musicians in the North express concern for their industry's long-term future amid the pandemic. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts.

Yellowknife ponders whether to turn the former SideDoor building into a temporary day shelter, and why the Indian flag is being raised at City Hall. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts.

The Pine Point mine's new owners say things are looking up, while NWT swimming clubs anxiously await a chance to get back into the pool. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts.

Caroline Wawzonek explains how the NWT will develop its own MMIWG plan, Alice Twa explores the first year in operation for Thaidene Nene, and a parent support group wins a national award. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts.

Alice Twa has the latest on school plans to reopen in the NWT, the cinema in Yellowknife reopens at last, and we meet participants in Yellowknife's Rainbow Run. Meaghan Brackenbury hosts.

Yellowknife's outgoing RCMP detachment commander speaks to Meaghan Brackenbury, plus a new study into the health and wellness of Canadian Rangers and a preview of Andrea Bettger's album release show. Sarah Sibley hosts.

The latest twist in the saga of Yellowknife's proposed West Bay condos – and Tesla the parrot goes missing. Sarah Sibley hosts.

Sarah Pruys talks to campers as severe weather hits an NWT campsite, Yellowknife's dump shows off its latest acquisition, and fun at the 47 Street Festival with Meaghan Brackenbury. Sarah Sibley hosts.