The Catholic Bishops of Canada have formally apologized for the church’s role in the residential school system. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published an apology on Friday, acknowledging the role the church played as well the intergenerational trauma the school’s have caused. “Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses…
Chief and council elections will take place in Tthets’éhk’edélî (Jean Marie River) First Nation this fall. This comes as the community rebuilds after devastating flooding hit in May; many residents are still displaced from their homes. A press release says all residents and members must be notified of the election…
Two Yellowknife polling stations used for the federal election are identified as a public COVID exposure locations. According to the territorial government’s public exposure location website, anyone who was at the Explorer Hotel voting polls on Sept. 20 between noon and 1 p.m. should monitor their symptoms, if symptoms appear…
A “circuit breaker” lockdown is going into effect in Yellowknife as the territory grapples with the highest national per capita rate of active COVID cases. This comes as the health authority announced there is an “oxygen supply issue” at the hospital, which was discovered due to the increase in COVID…
Two more residents have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a result of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). In a press release issued on Tuesday, the CPHO said there have been 11 cumulative ICU admissions since the beginning of the pandemic — that…
The federal election was a little too close for comfort for Liberal candidate Michael McLeod. A handful of reporters waited patiently at Stanton Suites Hotel for results and incumbent to give remarks. CKLB reporter Mariah Caruso attended the election event. As the hours passed, she noted everyone’s patience wore thin…
A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening by Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, did not disclose any details on the deceased resident. “As Chief Public Health Officer, I wish to express my…
The Yellowknife Community Arena is serving as a temporary day and overnight homeless shelter as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the vulnerable population. “There is a significant number of COVID-19 cases within Yellowknife’s underhoused population and staff at the 50th street Day Shelter and Sobering Centre,” a press release…
Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about what they hope to accomplish if elected to the House of Commons. The transcription has been edited for…
Five federal candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about their platform and the decision to run. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Roland…