Sweeping fire bans for public, private land in North and South Slave Open fires have been banned on almost all public and private land across the North Slave and South Slave – a rare region-wide step for the NWT....

Everything you need to know about mosquitoes in the NWT From mosquito types to bites and the best repellents, we break down the latest for 2026 on the unofficial bird of the North. They're having a busy year....

Writers, use whatever words you want. Not even a debate. Readers, there's this newfangled thing called a dictionary. They put words in it. Use it.

With the popularity of shows like #widowsbay and #theboroughs and the surge in #horror at the cinema, someone really should adapt my supernatural murder mystery RAGGED ALICE (@tordotcompub.bsky.social), which is set in a small Welsh seaside town, with a lighthouse that calls home souls lost at sea.

Fort Simpson plans evacuation Yellowknife if needed The Village of Fort Simpson says Yellowknife will be the primary destination if a nearby wildfire forces an evacuation. So far, fire FS016 isn't much closer....

LE GASP this giveaway for my upcoming fantaspionage (?!!?) ends TOMORROW! :D (We are at 3909 people and this irrationally annoys me, can we get to a nice round 4000 by end of day? I AM SURE WE CAN.) www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

The Kickstarter for Last One Out in Lychford, the final book in the series, is live! www.kickstarter.com/projects/sim...

No, seriously, #makeaterriblecomicday #makeaterriblecomicday2026

✨Their forbidden love defied SCIENCE!✨ THE SEDUCTION OF SHARK-MAN crowdfund campaign launches in six weeks! Are you signed up for notification the moment it goes live? Now's your chance! :D www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...

My latest novel, The Heist Of Hollow London, is out in paperback on 21 July. Barnes & Noble are running a members promotion right now where you can get 25% off preorders, and this is included! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-heist-...

Approximately 11pm on the last stretch of the Ingraham Trail #sunset #dusk #summer #solstice #road #nightdrive #landscape #photography #northwestterritories #canada

Watch: Inuvik’s coffee scene gets a shot in the arm "Such a community hit." Inuvik suddenly has a range of coffee options. We visited one of the new businesses, Hebrews Café, on a busy weekday morning....

My Patreon has free content and paid tiers. If you join one of the paid tiers, I'll give you behind-the-scenes glimpses into my writing life, invaluable writing advice, community chat, the occasional giveaway, and all the latest updates on forthcoming books and events. patreon.com/GarethLPowel...

Your infrequent gentle reminder: I would like to share your art/photos/activism if you have alt text on it! Alt text lets people with vision impairments, screenreader users, people who have connection issues/slow internet/not much data/etc, and people like me (Squint Kings) enjoy it!

Excited to get back to MACC-POW! on Saturday June 27th! Come find me in the Macclesfield Town Hall Building 10am – 4pm. It's free to attend! More info on the show, and the full programme here: maccpow.co.uk Let me know if you're coming!

Calling aspiring authors: I will be holding another of my popular online novel writing classes on 21st June. You can book your place via my Ko-fi page: ko-fi.com/s/87e1e1ed86

Wab Kinew is standing up for the future of Canada right now like no other politician really does. Recognizing that there’s actually little benefit to data centres for the environmental harm that they’ll cause is 🎯 Source: Wab Kinew’s TikTok account. #notodatacentres #wabkinew

Return of Yellowknife Farmers’ Market for 2026 draws a crowd The first day of Yellowknife's seasonal farmers' market was a hit. Meet a few of the vendors you can expect to see on Tuesdays throughout the summer....

We've got a roster of horror, fantasy, and science fiction for readers to enjoy, and more to come! Take a look at our books available now and forthcoming: www.starsandsabers.com/books/

Visiting dental care to resume in Dehcho and Sahtu regions Visiting dental services are set to resume in Fort Simpson, Fort Resolution, Fort Providence and Norman Wells, health minister Lesa Semmler said on Wednesday....

Unacceptable. With all that’s going on in the world, why are we doing anything but uplifting our community members?

Isn’t it convenient when your walk home takes you by your local book store on the very day the book you ordered came in (let’s not talk about the other two…)? Can’t wait to read the Other Frankenstein by the amazing @mfolson.bsky.social, it’s been on my TBR for far too long.

"...And so, kids, that's how the zombie apocalypse started. With a, er, starter so to speak."

Do not cede ground to genAI. Write with your wet and squishy brain.

New campaign so a great time to jump into this amazing D&D podcast!

An online registry designed to let NWT residents see health inspections of restaurants and cafés has gone by the wayside. The last update was in early May 2024.

Oooh my lovely friend @kamaclean.bsky.social has a brand new shop: Punk Pigeon Studios! Searching for one-of-a-kind hand-adorned shoes & clothing, made by a disabled artist with accessibility and style in mind? Kim’s your gal! She takes commissions, too 💫 🔗 www.etsy.com/shop/punkpig...

Jesus weeping Christ.

89% funded and only 20 hours left. We can do this! Let's help @starsandsabers bring these amazing stories (including Adrian Tchaikovsky's weirdest ever tale) to the world! www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/... #booksky

Excited to be taking part in a watercolour workshop today with #alisonmcreesh a great way to spend a Saturday off screens… mostly… #ykwatercoloursociety

Excited to say that the 2026 lineup is announced for NorthWords NWT. Couldn’t be more excited about the authors and scheduled lineup! northwordsnwt.com/en/2026-nort...

Two new funds – one for artist travel, one for arts business development – join five revamped grants as the NWT reshapes some of its arts programs.

What is happening Canada Reads panel? Just voting out all of these impeccable books! It’s Different This Time is still my vote to go out. It’s an ok book, but absolutely not something every Canadian needs to read. #canadareads #canadareads2026 #aminorchorus www.youtube.com/live/Nhxud0W...

This is written by @lizbethmyles.bsky.social ! Her first full length comics work! Go on, sign up to get notified! It’s such a wild and wonderful idea, and she’s made it work for right now. Pxx

The news is out - Blue Fox are publishing @paulcornell.bsky.social's fantastic new novella 'Last One Out in Lychford' - sign up link to the Kickstarter below!

Well I’m disapointed already. I absolutely loved Foe. Every critique of Foe seemed to have me saying “but that’s the whole point!!!” Hands down I would have voted for Its Different This Time. *sigh* #canadareads #canadareads2026 #CBC #foe www.youtube.com/live/i5Kb4sZ...

28 years of writing in one picture. :) catiemurphy.com/books for details :)

Lovely little walk through downtown and over a lake on an April afternoon. We saw a game of pond hockey, a you will be missed signed for the local theatre that sadly just closed, and a lot of sunshine… #yellowknife #yzf #aprilsunshine

You discovered the most interesting hidden treasures when the snow begins to melt. What a sweet message the world had for me today. Lol

Joy, whimsy, other worlds, fairies, robots, magical realms, and Appalachia: TO WONDER AND STARSHINE is a collection of stories made to make you dream. I hope you love it. Order from your favorite bookseller. Published by Trepidatio Publishing. #fantasy #scifi #books