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Conversations about Canada's Northwest Territories from Cabin Radio. Meet the people at the heart of everything that's important about the North and the Arctic.Cabin Radio Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The North Tonight, Oct 21: No more MLAs

    The North Tonight, Oct 21: No more MLAs
    21 Oct 2026

    In tonight's newscast: Alice Twa explains why experts recommended adding three new MLAs to the legislature – and why the existing MLAs said no.

    Also tonight: the NWT appoints a new health minister, changes to the senior home heating subsidy, a crazy day for government websites (including the GNWT) and Caroline Wawzonek's three messages for federal MPs.
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    15 min
  • The North Tonight, Oct 20: New minister

    The North Tonight, Oct 20: New minister
    20 Oct 2026

    In tonight's newscast: the NWT gets a new minister to replace Lesa Semmler, a man is charged with murder over the disappearance of a 27-year-old in the Beaufort Delta, the cost of living is a central theme as the legislature begins its fall sitting, and Yellowknife's mayor-elect sets out her number-one priority.

    Also tonight: the pain being felt in Wainwright after Saturday's tragedy, reaction to the Alberta referendum vote, criticism of medical travel in northern Ontario, and Spotify's problem with AI slop.
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    15 min
  • Melissa Syer wants a YK cultural shift

    Melissa Syer wants a YK cultural shift
    20 Oct 2026

    Yellowknife's mayor-elect joins Ollie to set out her number-one priority once she takes over leadership of the city on November 2.

    Plus: how did her views change on the campaign trail, and does her background as a naval warfare officer – alongside coming major DND spending – make her a military mayor in a military town?
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    18 min
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