New liquor restrictions by GNWT places daily purchase limits
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will now limit the amount of alcohol that customers can purchase during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers are now…
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Folk On The Rocks 40th anniversary festival canceled because of COVID-19 pandemic
This year’s Folk On The Rocks music festival in Yellowknife has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release sent Wednesday,…
Hotıì ts’eeda releases ‘culturally safe’ posters with advice on COVID-19
The health research network Hotıì ts’eeda has published a series of posters with advice for communities on COVID-19. The posters were created with FOXY (Fostering…
Survivors can still file Indian Day School claims, virtual help session coming to NWT
Despite the global pandemic, Indian Day School class action members can still submit their claims. Earlier this month, Gowling WLG, the law firm in charge…
NWT-wide public health emergency and state of emergency extended
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency and state of emergency until April 28. The government can only extend the states of emergency…
Update: GNWT, RCMP say no fines have been issued in NWT under public health order
A recent rumour posted on social media about a Yellowknife resident receiving a hefty fine for driving with a passenger from another household is, in…
34-year-old woman charged for carrying excess alcohol into Fort Good Hope via snowmobile
A 34-year-old woman from Fort Good Hope is facing charges after the RCMP stopped her on a snowmobile with an abundance of alcohol destined for…
Fort Providence meets with RCMP to halt the flow of illegal liquor into the community
Leadership in the Hamlet of Fort Providence is taking complaints about liquor in the community seriously and has met with the RCMP to step up…
Federal government announces northern funding for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $125 million in funding to help the territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is allocated to…
Territorial parks opening delayed
Residents looking to get active outside while respecting physical distancing guidelines won’t be able to enjoy NWT parks a little longer. Over the Easter long…