Total active COVID cases drop in NWT; still rising in Hay River, Inuvik
The territory is reporting 57 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, the lowest increase in weeks. The number of active cases have decreased drastically…
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GNWT requiring all employees be vaccinated against COVID
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of November. Previously the…
CPHO says Inuvik experiencing COVID community transmission
Booster shots availability was also expanded this week.
The territorial chief public health officer (CPHO) says there is community transmission in Inuvik as the number of COVID cases continues to increase. “Individuals in…
Woman found injured, lying on highway near Big River gas station
Police are looking for anyone with information.
A woman was found seriously injured in the middle of Highway 3 near Fort Providence Thursday night. The RCMP say in a press release the…
Yamoga Land Corporation election to be held Monday
On Monday, beneficiaries in Fort Good Hope will go to the polls to vote in a president and six directors for the Yamoga Land Corporation….
Modular structures at old visitor centre will serve as temporary day shelter after state of emergency declared
For the second year in a row a state of emergency was declared in order to establish a temporary day shelter in Yellowknife. On Friday…
GNWT implementing voluntary vaccine requirements for non-essential businesses
The territorial government announced it would be implementing vaccine requirements for non-essential businesses, but on a voluntary basis. In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Premier…
Two more COVID related deaths in 24 hours
The Northwest Territories is reporting that two more residents have passed away as a result of COVID-19. No details were given on either of the…
Seventh COVID related death announced in NWT
Another resident of the Northwest Territories has died from COVID-19. The chief public health officer (CPHO) announced the latest death in a press release on…
GNWT introduces online proof of vaccination
Starting today residents of the Northwest Territories can access their proof of COVID-19 vaccine credentials (PVC) online. In a press release, the Government of the…