5 new COVID-19 exposure locations identified in Yellowknife
According to public health, five new exposure locations have been identified in Yellowknife. This includes both uptown and downtown Independent grocery stores, the Kilt and…
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Residents 75 or older eligible for third dose in Behchokǫ̀, YK, Ndilǫ and Dettah
Residents of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ who are 75 and older are now eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The doses…
‘We’re failing, we’re not doing what we can’: Virtual town hall discusses temporary shelter
Health and Social Service (HSS) officials said in a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night that they hadn’t originally planned to need a temporary day…
Outbreak reported at Aven Manor, only household members allowed to gather indoors in YK
A COVID outbreak has been declared at Aven Manor long-term care facility in Yellowknife. On Sept. 30 the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) says one…
Flight traveling into 3 NWT communities identified as COVID-19 link
According to health authorities, a flight travelling into three NWT communities has been identified as a possible link to COVID-19. Fully vaccinated residents on North…
COVID-19 found in Fort Simpson wastewater
An “unexpected wastewater detection”, according to the GNWT, has identified the entire community of Fort Simpson as a possible link to COVID-19. Any resident experiencing…
GNWT hosting virtual town hall on temporary day shelter tonight
A virtual town hall to discuss the proposed temporary day shelter will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The town hall will include Health…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a chance to honour lost children, survivors
CKLB will be hosting a special show for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Warning: This article discusses residential schools and can be traumatic, mental health supports are listed at the bottom of the article. The National Day of…
CPHO announces another COVID related death
Another resident has died of COVID-19, announced the chief public health officer (CPHO) in a press release Tuesday evening. A total of six residents have…
COVID-19 exposure on recent flight into Yellowknife
Public health has announced another COVID-19 exposure related to a flight into the NWT. The exposure was on WestJet flight WJ3258 from Edmonton to Yellowknife…