Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO) announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Five cases are connected to the Gahcho Kué mine and the other is a Yellowknife resident. The five individuals are isolating and doing well, reads a press release. This brings the total cases…
Residents who currently live with an addiction or have in the past can now have their say in how the territorial government can improve its recovery services. The Department of Health and Social Services has launched a survey asking for information on what services are working, what needs to be…
Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) resumes its election process after a lockdown in the community put everything on pause. Nominations are now open for the position of chief and six council members, until 4 p.m. March 2. Forms can be found at the ADKFN office or by request online…
Inuvik produces more than 60 tonnes of cardboard every year and Aurora College wants to turn it into clean fuel. This new project is “tailored” to the community, converting cardboard into heating pellets for both homes and businesses in Inuvik and the entire Beaufort Delta region, says Patrick Gall, project…
Tim Mercer, the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, is currently “on leave” while the Board of Management assesses complaints into his behaviour. The Legislative Assembly confirmed that Mercer was away, but did not say whether he took it upon himself to step down temporarily, or was asked to do so…
At least one staff member, the chief electoral officer, and now an MLA have issued complaints against Tim Mercer, the clerk of the Legislative Assembly. Steve Norn is the latest person to publicly outline his concerns with Mercer. Addressing reporters on Monday, Norn said the Legislative Assembly had “become infested…
Medic Iqquiyuituq has been homeless for over 20 years. Ever since the Salvation Army closed its doors on Feb. 7, he’s afraid of what that might mean for his sobriety. Iqquiyuituq says he’s been sober for almost six months and needs places like the Salvation Army to keep him on…
Trappers whose cabins and equipment remain stuck in blocks of ice due to flooding from the Taltson River are likely eligible for up to $40,000 from the department of Environment and Natural Resources. Shane Thompson, minister of ENR, says the department has increased the compensation amount under its Harvester Disaster…
The total cases of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué mine is now 10. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, confirms four new cases at mine on Feb. 12. Out of the four confirmed cases, three are NWT residents and the other individual is an out-of territory worker. According to a…
Almost 300 NWT residents have received both doses of the Moderna vaccine. However, the majority of residents still await their first dose. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer was joined by Dr. AnnMarie Pegg, territorial medical director, in a virtual media briefing on Feb. 10. Dr.Pegg says there is…