Education minister recommends keeping schools closed for rest of academic year
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment R.J. Simpson spoke with education leaders across the territory on Tuesday to recommend keeping all schools closed until the…
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NACC launches online fundraiser for performing artists out of work
The Northern Arts Cultural Centre (NACC) launched an online fundraiser today to support performing artists in its mentorship program during the COVID-19 pandemic. NACC’s goal…
Man taken into custody after report of ‘armed and barricaded situation’
On Tuesday evening, Yellowknife RCMP blocked off a street due to a report of an armed and barricaded situation. A news release does not make…
Yellowknife woman rallying residents to support our health care workers tonight at 7 p.m.
Yellowknife resident Trudy Hause is encouraging everyone to show their support for health care providers and other essential services during the COVID-19 outbreak tonight by…
Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp closes, staff available by phone
The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation has closed its urban healing camp in Yellowknife to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The camp directors decided to do…
Trudeau announces $2,000 per month benefit to aid workers who lost their jobs because of COVID-19
The Prime Minister announced a new benefit this morning to aid workers in Canada who have lost their job because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s…
NWT Health and Social Services now offering virtual COVID-19 care
The territorial government’s Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is now offering virtual care to make sure that health care provides can continue to…
YKDFN releases letter on COVID 19 and diamond mines’ response to it
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) has released a letter to its members over COVID-19 and the response from the territory’s diamond mines. It reads……
Workers Safety Commission issues work place directives in light of COVID-19
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) has now developed a risk assessment tool to guide employers in determining if a worker can safely be…
City makes changes to help residents during COVID 19 pandemic
The Mayor of Yellowknife Rebecca Alty says the city is doing several things during the COVID-19 pandemic to help residents and prevent the spread of…