Emily Blake
@blakeemily.bsky.social
Assistant editor @CabinRadio based in Yellowknife
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Emily Blake
@blakeemily.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Decided to finally join Blue Sky. I’m the assistant editor with @cabinradio.ca reporting on all things Northwest Territories related.
AFP Fact Check says an Ontario resident has been misidentified as the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge shooting on social media and by some news outlets. factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
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February 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
AFP Fact Check says an Ontario resident has been misidentified as the suspect in the Tumbler Ridge shooting on social media and by some news outlets. factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....
The new "is it cake?" is "is it AI?" but way less fun.
February 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The new "is it cake?" is "is it AI?" but way less fun.
Reposted by Emily Blake
For those journalists covering the events in British Columbia, the CAJ has a Peer Support Program.
Reach out if you need help.
caj.ca/peersupport/
Reach out if you need help.
caj.ca/peersupport/
Canadian News Industry Peer Support Program - Canadian Association of Journalists
Wanna talk? We listen Are you a journalist or news professional feeling burnt out? Over-stressed? Struggling with work in the news business?Our CNIPS peer supporters are here to listen - confidentiall...
caj.ca
February 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
For those journalists covering the events in British Columbia, the CAJ has a Peer Support Program.
Reach out if you need help.
caj.ca/peersupport/
Reach out if you need help.
caj.ca/peersupport/
A fuel truck in a military convoy heading north for Operation Nanook-Nunalivut overturned on NWT Highway 1, spilling an estimated 2,900 litres of fuel.
Fuel truck in military convoy overturns on Highway 1
A fuel truck in a military convoy heading to a major northern training exercise overturned on NWT Highway 1, spilling an estimated 2,900 litres of fuel.
cabinradio.ca
February 11, 2026 at 2:01 AM
A fuel truck in a military convoy heading north for Operation Nanook-Nunalivut overturned on NWT Highway 1, spilling an estimated 2,900 litres of fuel.
A snow carver from Yellowknife says “art is inherently political” after returning from a snow sculpting competition in Minnesota where a sculpture was destroyed for its political message. cabinradio.ca/278014/on-ai...
Listen: A Yellowknife snow carver on the politics of art
"Art is inherently political." Yellowknife snow carver Cat McGurk talks to Emily Blake after attending a Minnesota event where organizers destroyed a sculpture.
cabinradio.ca
February 9, 2026 at 9:09 PM
A snow carver from Yellowknife says “art is inherently political” after returning from a snow sculpting competition in Minnesota where a sculpture was destroyed for its political message. cabinradio.ca/278014/on-ai...
The NWT finance minister highlighted the national spotlight on Arctic security as she released the territory's proposed budget for 2026-27.
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cabinradio.ca/278245/news/...
NWT, ‘expecting a lot’ in 2026, unveils budget for the year ahead
Caroline Wawzonek put forward the NWT's budget for 2026-27, declaring 2026 "frankly has to be a big year." Cuts are out, addressing "areas of need" is in.
cabinradio.ca
February 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The NWT finance minister highlighted the national spotlight on Arctic security as she released the territory's proposed budget for 2026-27.
cabinradio.ca/278245/news/...
cabinradio.ca/278245/news/...
Northwestern Air Lease is facing two law suits related to a fatal plane crash in Fort Smith in January 2023. cabinradio.ca/277720/news/...
Families sue Northwestern Air Lease over fatal crash
The families and estates of people killed in a 2024 plane crash joined the lone survivor in suing Northwestern Air Lease for damages. Two suits have been filed.
cabinradio.ca
February 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Northwestern Air Lease is facing two law suits related to a fatal plane crash in Fort Smith in January 2023. cabinradio.ca/277720/news/...
Went to check out this fun clinic that encouraged women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people to hit the slopes at Yellowknife's Bristol Pit. cabinradio.ca/277801/news/...
‘Snowboarding is for anybody’ at inclusive Yellowknife clinic
A dedicated snowboard clinic got girls, women and 2SLGBTQ+ people of all skill levels to hit the slopes at Bristol Pit and gain confidence and skills.
cabinradio.ca
February 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Went to check out this fun clinic that encouraged women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people to hit the slopes at Yellowknife's Bristol Pit. cabinradio.ca/277801/news/...
Reposted by Emily Blake
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
Reposted by Emily Blake
Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.
A Gwich’in man from Inuvik says he barely made his flight back to Canada after border officers at a US airport required further documentation of his Indigenous status. cabinradio.ca/276646/news/...
Gwich’in man faces Indigenous status scrutiny at US airport
A Gwich'in man described a race to prove his blood quantum after US officials pulled him aside. He isn't the only one – experts say travellers must prepare.
cabinradio.ca
January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
A Gwich’in man from Inuvik says he barely made his flight back to Canada after border officers at a US airport required further documentation of his Indigenous status. cabinradio.ca/276646/news/...
The GNWT says it's not planning to develop a standalone AI policy for the public service as it's generative AI guideline and existing privacy and information management policies are adequate. Some experts disagree. cabinradio.ca/275766/news/...
NWT government has no plan to develop AI policy
The GNWT says its existing guideline document on AI use is enough for staff and it won't develop a standalone policy, but some experts say more is needed.
cabinradio.ca
January 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
The GNWT says it's not planning to develop a standalone AI policy for the public service as it's generative AI guideline and existing privacy and information management policies are adequate. Some experts disagree. cabinradio.ca/275766/news/...
Reposted by Emily Blake
Honestly, Heated Rivalry doing better than most US shows at a time when Hollywood is completely dead feels like Toronto‘s revenge for the Dodgers winning over the Blue Jays
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Honestly, Heated Rivalry doing better than most US shows at a time when Hollywood is completely dead feels like Toronto‘s revenge for the Dodgers winning over the Blue Jays
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says it's been 'challenging' navigating the 'new lens' of Mark Carney's leadership, with the national body having to pitch investments to the feds in 'almost like a Dragon’s Den approach.' www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
‘Stark contrast’ between Carney and Trudeau’s approach to Indigenous relations, says ITK president Obed
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says it's been 'challenging' navigating the 'new lens' of Mark Carney's leadership, with the national body having to pitch investments to the feds in 'almo...
www.hilltimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says it's been 'challenging' navigating the 'new lens' of Mark Carney's leadership, with the national body having to pitch investments to the feds in 'almost like a Dragon’s Den approach.' www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
NWT RCMP say police used “appropriate” force during an arrest in which an officer hit an Indigenous man with a truck and drove over him outside Fort Good Hope, breaking his leg A judge found police used excessive force and did not tell the man why he was being arrested. cabinradio.ca/274409/news/...
NWT RCMP defend use of force after officer breaks man’s leg
A judge found police used excessive force by running over a man with a truck. NWT RCMP, however, said an investigation determined the act was appropriate.
cabinradio.ca
January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
NWT RCMP say police used “appropriate” force during an arrest in which an officer hit an Indigenous man with a truck and drove over him outside Fort Good Hope, breaking his leg A judge found police used excessive force and did not tell the man why he was being arrested. cabinradio.ca/274409/news/...
More than two year's since the NWT's worse wildfire season on record, when the majority of the territory's population was ordered to evacuate, I wanted to see how people are coping with the mental, community and cultural impacts. cabinradio.ca/272558/news/...
How NWT residents are recovering from 2023’s evacuations
More than two years since the NWT's worst wildfire season, people are still healing. Residents and leaders say community, conversation and counselling help.
cabinradio.ca
January 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
More than two year's since the NWT's worse wildfire season on record, when the majority of the territory's population was ordered to evacuate, I wanted to see how people are coping with the mental, community and cultural impacts. cabinradio.ca/272558/news/...
In what one lawyer said was a “pretty extraordinary” decision, an NWT Supreme Court justice has set aside an arbitration agreement and allowed the case to proceed in open court. cabinradio.ca/275201/news/...
Łútsël K’é lawsuit against KPMG can proceed in NWT, judge rules
In a ruling one lawyer called "extraordinary," a judge said the Łútsël K'é Dene First Nation's lawsuit against an accounting firm can proceed in open court.
cabinradio.ca
January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
In what one lawyer said was a “pretty extraordinary” decision, an NWT Supreme Court justice has set aside an arbitration agreement and allowed the case to proceed in open court. cabinradio.ca/275201/news/...
Reposted by Emily Blake
This morning marks the beginning of a landmark trial in BC where @amberbracken.bsky.social and @thenarwhal.ca are suing the RCMP.
The CAJ continues to stand with Amber and The Narwhal.
Full statement: https://loom.ly/C9tqr00
The CAJ continues to stand with Amber and The Narwhal.
Full statement: https://loom.ly/C9tqr00
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This morning marks the beginning of a landmark trial in BC where @amberbracken.bsky.social and @thenarwhal.ca are suing the RCMP.
The CAJ continues to stand with Amber and The Narwhal.
Full statement: https://loom.ly/C9tqr00
The CAJ continues to stand with Amber and The Narwhal.
Full statement: https://loom.ly/C9tqr00
Reposted by Emily Blake
I called number for the Local Matters campaign from the Canadian Media Guild on Facebook. The call was answered by an employee of the group behind Canada Proud, one of the loudest advocates for defunding the CBC.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/i...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/i...
The same firm ran a campaign to save CBC — and Canada Proud's push to defund it
“It's like the Trump administration promoting Biden in an ad campaign,” said Ahmed Al-Rawi, Director of the Disinformation Project at Simon Fraser University. “This is unreal, like science fiction.”
www.nationalobserver.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM
I called number for the Local Matters campaign from the Canadian Media Guild on Facebook. The call was answered by an employee of the group behind Canada Proud, one of the loudest advocates for defunding the CBC.
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/i...
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/08/i...
Here are 10 of my favourite photos I took in 2025:
Cars travel on the ice road between Dettah and Yellowknife.
Cars travel on the ice road between Dettah and Yellowknife.
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Here are 10 of my favourite photos I took in 2025:
Cars travel on the ice road between Dettah and Yellowknife.
Cars travel on the ice road between Dettah and Yellowknife.
As 2025 comes to a close here are 10 of my favourite articles I wrote this year, in no particular order:
I really enjoyed talking to the authors of Price of Gold on what we can learn today from Giant Mine.
cabinradio.ca/264132/news/...
I really enjoyed talking to the authors of Price of Gold on what we can learn today from Giant Mine.
cabinradio.ca/264132/news/...
Q&A: The authors of Price of Gold on learning from Giant Mine
We spoke with the authors of a new book on the toxic Giant Mine on what it can teach us about improving mine closure and responding to environmental problems.
cabinradio.ca
January 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
As 2025 comes to a close here are 10 of my favourite articles I wrote this year, in no particular order:
I really enjoyed talking to the authors of Price of Gold on what we can learn today from Giant Mine.
cabinradio.ca/264132/news/...
I really enjoyed talking to the authors of Price of Gold on what we can learn today from Giant Mine.
cabinradio.ca/264132/news/...
“If it were to help nation building, then Nunavut children should not have to go to school hungry, people should not have to live in overcrowded housing conditions, students shouldn't have to go to schools that are deteriorating,” Lori Idlout said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Who benefits from the Arctic economic and security corridor? It depends who you ask | CBC News
Many northern leaders have been touting the Arctic economic and security corridor as a 'nation-building' project that will bring economic benefits to the two territories it straddles, but some communi...
www.cbc.ca
December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“If it were to help nation building, then Nunavut children should not have to go to school hungry, people should not have to live in overcrowded housing conditions, students shouldn't have to go to schools that are deteriorating,” Lori Idlout said. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The GNWT asked the court to order a man suing a former RCMP officer and the NWT and Canadian governments over alleged childhood sexual abuse to pay security for costs. The NWT Supreme Court found that would not be in the interests of justice. cabinradio.ca/272276/news/...
Judge dismisses security request in sexual abuse suit
Ordering a man suing the GNWT over alleged childhood sexual abuse to pay for some legal costs up front would not be in the interests of justice, a judge ruled.
cabinradio.ca
December 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The GNWT asked the court to order a man suing a former RCMP officer and the NWT and Canadian governments over alleged childhood sexual abuse to pay security for costs. The NWT Supreme Court found that would not be in the interests of justice. cabinradio.ca/272276/news/...
