Nadeer Hashmi

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Nadeer Hashmi is a reporter for CBC News in Yellowknife.

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Driver on trial for fatal Yellowknife collision tells court she sped up to avoid altercation

Hannah Lafferty is charged with dangerous driving causing death after 30-year-old Germaine Mantla was struck near Bison Hill Apartments in Yellowknife in April 2022.

Witnesses at N.W.T. trial describe confrontation involving woman accused of dangerous driving causing death

Austin Moore and Ikeda Lafferty, who were arrested for failing to appear in court earlier this week as witnesses, testified before the N.W.T. Supreme Court on Wednesday about what they saw nearly three years ago. 

Changes to Jordan's Principle unfair for N.W.T. children, some say

Brenda T'Seleie-Pierrot, who helps run a three-bedroom safe home that serves women and children fleeing family violence in the Sahtu region, said the changes are unfair and will be detrimental to many children in her community.

N.W.T. judge orders former CEO to transfer a property back to Denesoline Corporation

The former CEO of Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation's business arm, Denesoline Corporation, has been ordered to transfer a property back to the First Nation-owned company.

Judge rules on some evidence in land use dispute between Kátł'odeeche First Nation and Métis groups

What began as a dispute over what Kátł’odeeche First Nation calls "unauthorized" cabin construction has turned into a fight over historic land use and traditional territory.

Yellowknife woman sentenced to 7 months for prostituting a minor

Alicia Moran, now 32, earlier pleaded guilty to arranging for a 15-year-old girl to have sex with a man in Yellowknife in exchange for money.

Drug-related crime and finances top of mind for N.W.T. premier as session begins at Legislative Assembly

N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson talked about the territory’s big challenges – from illegal drugs to finances – during his first territorial address on Tuesday. 

Ottawa funding for disaster assistance 'good news', says N.W.T. gov't

The N.W.T. government is optimistic about a revised funding program that aims to help provinces and territories rebuild after a disaster. A key change in the funding model is encouraging more strategic investments that can mitigate the impacts of disasters.

Off-leash dog attacks spark safety concerns in Yellowknife

Several Yellowknifers have reported incidents with an aggressive pitbull mix. The dog is now undergoing training, according to the person taking care of it.

Délı̨nę government exploring hydro potential on Great Bear River in N.W.T.

The Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government in the N.W.T. is exploring the feasibility of a small-scale hydro power project on the Great Bear River, which it says could provide reliable electricity to the Délı̨nę community and reduce reliance on diesel fuel.