Public health emergency extended for 19th time
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 22. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release…
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Inuvik implementing mandatory masks for town facilities
Residents of Inuvik are now required to wear masks while inside town facilities. The policy is being introduced in an effort to prevent the spread…
Missing Fort Smith teen located
A missing teen from Fort Smith has been located safe and sound. The RCMP thanks the public for its assistance.
No timeline yet for Whatì fibre optic line
Since moving to Whatì, Byrne Richards says internet availability has made it difficult for him to do his job. “This world that we’re living in…
Feds introduce bill to implement UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Liberal government introduced a bill aiming to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) into Canadian law. A press…
Dental visits resuming in six NWT communities
Visiting dental services that were suspended as a result of the pandemic will be returning to six communities. A press release says the chief public…
Starting Jan. 5 residents traveling for leisure will pay to stay at self-isolation centres
Residents who need to travel outside the NWT for medical or compassionate reasons will have their stay covered.
With updates Residents traveling outside the Northwest Territories for leisure will no longer have the cost of their stay at a self-isolation centre covered by…
Confirmed COVID case in Yellowknife
A worker who traveled into the Northwest Territories has tested positive for COVID-19. A press release from the office of the chief public health officer…
SRFN, GNWT renew memorandum of understanding
"I think they need us and we need them," says Chief David Poitras.
Salt River First Nation Chief David Poitras says a good relationship with the territorial government is beneficial for both parties. “I think they need us…
Premier, CPHO discourage travel this holiday season
During a press conference Premier Caroline Cochrane encouraged all residents to download the COVID-Alert App
Premier Caroline Cochrane says her own children will not be returning to the territory for Christmas as a result of the pandemic. Cochrane, whose children…