CPHO warns un-vaccinated spring-break travellers about measles
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) warns that measles has been detected in Canada and other countries and could be brought back to the NWT…
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NWT RCMP mourn the loss of a long-time civilian employee
Marie York-Condon will be greatly missed by the force, her family, plus countless friends and professional contacts
The Northwest Territories RCMP are mourning the loss of civilian employee Marie York-Condon, who passed away on Saturday, March 2, after falling ill while on…
What is a just outcome? NWT Human Rights Commission wants to know
The Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission has launched an online survey to understand how Indigenous people and new Canadians react to being at a higher…
Help land changes to Fort Simpson Airport’s Development Plan
Residents are invited to learn about proposed updates to the Fort Simpson Airport’s Development Plan by attending a public meeting on March 13 in the…
Tributes continue for Wally Firth, an unsung Northern trailblazer
Pilot, politician and broadcaster helped found NWT Indian Brotherhood
Former NWT MP Walter (Wally) Firth passed away Saturday morning at 2:45 a.m. at his home in Victoria. He was 89. Wally achieved many “firsts”…
Armed Forces training to reinforce skill sets in Canada’s North
The Canadian Armed Forces are hosting Operation Nanook-Nunalivut March 17, 2024, in and around Resolute, Nunavut and Yellowknife, so expect to see some military vehicles…
‘Tireless efforts’ by volunteers recognized by GNWT
Two years’ worth of Northwest Territories Outstanding Volunteer Awards winners were announced this week. Recipients of the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards for 2022 are, Diane…
‘I can’t understate the challenge’ to attract docs, says Health Minister
In the NWT Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Monfwi MLA Jane Jane Armstrong raised the issue of poor-quality health-care in smaller communities. The MLA appeared to…
GNWT launches historical ‘after-action review’ into wildfires
To understand the full scope of the emergency management activities associated with the 2023 wildfire season and improve future emergency response, the Government of the…
Charges of malpractice made after passing of young Whatì mother
“I love you Rachel Simpson forever and forever. I’ll take care of our son I promise R.I.P. my love.”
There are tears mixed with anger in Whatì after the passing of 24-year-old Rachel Simpson in an Edmonton hospital Tuesday night with her family by…