GNWT announces funding for economic recovery from COVID-19
The territorial government has created three funding opportunities to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds make up its larger Labour Market…
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CPHO: Two new cases of COVID-19 found in NWT
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory on Feb. 1. According to…
Behchokǫ̀ Elder celebrates 100th birthday
According to her family, Marguerite Lafferty always knew she was going to make it to 100. This year, Lafferty had to do things a little…
KFN holding by-election for two councillor positions
Kátł’odeeche First Nation (KFN) is holding a by-election for two councillor positions. KFN posted on Facebook the by-election is scheduled for Feb. 25 at the…
Yellowknife RCMP officers being investigated for use of force still on duty
The RCMP officers at the heart of an investigation into the possible use of excessive force remain on active duty. On Jan. 27, CBC reported…
NWT receiving reduced shipment of Moderna vaccine
The NWT is expecting a reduced shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses in the next week as a result of delays by the pharmaceutical giant….
‘Outbreak declared’ at Gahcho Kué winter road site
A total of two cases of COVID-19 have been identified at the site.
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at the winter road site, near Gahcho Kué mine. Health officials say this case is believed to be…
Infrastructure fined $10K for unintentionally destroying nests… In an effort to deter threatened species from nesting
The fine stems from an incident in 2018 off Highway 3 near Edzo.
The department of Infrastructure was fined $10,000 after contractors destroyed the nests of a threatened bird species. The fine stems from an incident where two…
COVID lockdown delays chief and council nominations in Fort Liard
Residents in Fort Liard have been under a containment order since Jan. 16, which is expected to be lifted on Jan. 30.
COVID-19 has delayed the election for the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard, again. This announcement comes days after the election process…
Solar farm planned for Inuvik
Nihtat Energy Ltd. received $800,000 in prize funding from the federal government for clean energy projects.
An Indigenous-run business is aiming to reduce Inuvik’s diesel reliance. Nihtat Energy Ltd., is receiving $800,000 in prize funding from the federal government for a…