A “circuit breaker” lockdown is going into effect in Yellowknife as the territory grapples with the highest national per capita rate of active COVID cases. This comes as the health authority announced there is an “oxygen supply issue” at the hospital, which was discovered due to the increase in COVID…
Elections are coming up next month for Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Norman Wells and Inuvik. Mayors Sean Whelly, Kandis Jameson and Frank Pope — in Fort Simpson, Hay River and Norman Wells, respectively — are acclaimed. In Fort Smith, Jessica Cox and Fred Daniels are running for mayor….
Prior to the Tłı̨chǫ grand chief elections being postponed, CKLB spoke with the three candidates about their vision if elected. The new date for the election is Nov. 18. The interviews were edited for clarity. Jackson Lafferty Why are you running for the position of Tłı̨chǫ grand chief? I understand…
Tłıchǫ grand chief candidates Jackson Lafferty and Eddie Erasmus are disappointed by the registrar’s decision to postpone the election. Gabrielle Mackenzie-Scott wrote a notice of the postponement on Sept. 10 following a containment order for Behchokǫ̀ due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. A second containment order in Whati came a…
Two more residents have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a result of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). In a press release issued on Tuesday, the CPHO said there have been 11 cumulative ICU admissions since the beginning of the pandemic — that…
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says the federal government’s priority after the election should be “rebuilding” Canada in the wake of COVID-19 with the help of Indigenous people. “The Dene people have always had the high value of sharing our work, sharing whatever we have to make a better future…
The federal election was a little too close for comfort for Liberal candidate Michael McLeod. A handful of reporters waited patiently at Stanton Suites Hotel for results and incumbent to give remarks. CKLB reporter Mariah Caruso attended the election event. As the hours passed, she noted everyone’s patience wore thin…
A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening by Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, did not disclose any details on the deceased resident. “As Chief Public Health Officer, I wish to express my…
Inuvik residents don’t seem keen on sitting on council. The town extended its deadline for the municipal election nomination period as not enough people put their name forward for councillor and district education authority positions. The town council is made up of one mayor and six councillors. Chidi Amobi, returning…
The Yellowknife Community Arena is serving as a temporary day and overnight homeless shelter as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the vulnerable population. “There is a significant number of COVID-19 cases within Yellowknife’s underhoused population and staff at the 50th street Day Shelter and Sobering Centre,” a press release…