Public health officials are warning residents of the presence of a highly dangerous drug in the Northwest Territories. A lab test on an NWT resident confirmed the presence of carfentanil — one of the most toxic opioids in the world. This comes after several recent non-fatal opioid suspected overdoses, a…
A presumptive COVID-19 case at a mining site in Nunavut will not derail the two territory travel bubble. Mike Westwick, communications manager with the Department of Health and Social Services, says there doesn’t seem to be much risk of the virus spreading. “With that in-mind, we don’t have any reason…
Regular MLAs are calling on Caroline Wawzonek, minister of Justice, and Chief Supt. Jamie Zettler, commanding officer of NT RCMP, to meet with Indigenous and Black leaders to discuss systemic racism in the justice system. “This is a once in generation opportunity to discuss and change how our communities are…
The territorial government is amending its Education Act by easing restrictions on which French-speaking non-rights holders can be enrolled in French first language schools. The new regulations will include the same three categories for admission with the potential of a fourth, more inclusive amendment aimed at the consideration of French-speaking…
After 30 years in business, tour operator Strong Interpretation closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Rosanna Strong, the company’s owner, says she realized it wouldn’t be feasible to survive a summer without any clients arriving from outside the Northwest Territories. Despite closing, she says she…
After closing for months as a result of the pandemic, the Yellowknife Public Library will reopen Thursday at a limited capacity. The reopening comes with restrictions including an appointment only system and reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. The elevator is restricted to one person…
Firefighters are on the scene of a wildfire approximately 36 kilometres west of Behchokǫ̀. The fire is approximately two kilometres from the Tlicho all-season road construction site. A spokesperson from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says there is no risk to the community or the construction camp….
Starting July 1, certain non-residents coming to the Northwest Territories need to pay to stay at a self-isolation centre. These include non-residents who have received an exemption from travel restrictions and do not have a pre-existing arrangement to self-isolate, a press release says. However, the Government of the Northwest Territories…
The Dene Medicine booklet includes Dene laws, medicines, safety checklists and information for preparing to be out on the land, according to a news release Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says the knowledge included in the booklet comes from Elders across Denendeh. “Colonialism has meant that so much of our…
The Yellowknife Racquet Club is awarded $10,000 to help combat the effects of COVID-19, through the Canadian Business Resilience Network Small Business Relief Fund. “We are just so happy to be open, that money will definitely be put to good use. If a second wave hits and we need to…