The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is asking people who qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to apply on certain days corresponding to your birth month. Nearly a million Canadians applied for CERB on the first day of applications on April 6. “The CRA has been processing almost 1,000…
The Hay River RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the area of Tathlina Lake, south of Kakisa. “We want to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. This tragic event reminds us all to be cautious when we go on the land, especially with…
Canadians who have lost their income due to COVID-19 can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). According to a government news release, “Canadians can expect their payment in three to five business days from when they apply if they are using direct deposit.” If no direct deposit…
Music NWT has launched a Radio Ad Writing Contest for musicians. According to Trevor Sinclair who is the President of Music NWT, “The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) reached out to Music NWT asking if there was anything we could do to help support getting the message out for the…
Two men from Inuvik have been charged by the RCMP following a drug investigation. According to an Inuvik RCMP news release, “On Wednesday, April 1st, at approximately 1:54 a.m., RCMP received a call for a disturbance at a residence on Boot Lake Road.” RCMP say when officers arrived at the…
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) has extended a thank you to an Alberta company and the federal government for a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) donation. Suncor Energy from Alberta donates 40,000 N95 masks to the North “We want to thank Suncor and our partners at the…
The one-time emergency allowance distributed as part of the NWT COVID-19 relief package should be in residents’ bank accounts soon says Education, Culture and Employment Minister R.J. Simpson. Simpson spoke with CKLB Radio on Thursday, April 2nd about the one-time emergency allowance. Residents who qualify will get $500 for a…
A Yellowknife woman has been charged for alleged assault with a weapon following a situation that occurred in a Sissons Court home. According to the RCMP, “At approximately 1:40 p.m. on March 18th, Yellowknife RCMP responded to a call for service at a Yellowknife home.” “Upon arrival, a victim was…
World Autism Day is celebrated every year on April 2nd to raise awareness about people with autistic spectrum disorders throughout the world. This year’s World Autism Awareness Day 2020 theme is ‘The Transition to Adulthood”. The National Autistic Society explains, “Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate…
It’s the 40th anniversary for Folk on the Rocks music festival being held in Yellowknife and they have just announced their final lineup despite an uncertain future because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Folk On The Rocks has not received direction from public health officials with regards to the COVID-19 public…