Yellowknife has a solution to its housing shortage — but it comes with a sacrifice

19-07-2025

It's no secret the City of Yellowknife needs more housing. To build it, the city says it'll have to sacrifice some green spaces. The CBC's Sarah St-Pierre explains why.

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