More than 1,200 GNWT staff still have not provided proof of vaccination
The requirement for GNWT employees to be fully vaccinated is now in effect. With more than 6,500 government employees in the NWT, about 20 per…
Articles by Mariah Caruso
COVID-19 reported at Mildred Hall School
According to the chief public health officer, two cases of COVID-19 have been identified at Mildred Hall School on Dec. 1. Letters have been sent…
‘Frieda will keep us in line’: Thebacha MLA named new caucus chair
MLA Thebacha Frieda Martselos was named the new caucus chair at the legislative assembly on Nov. 30. Martselos takes over the position from MLA Yellowknife…
Indigenous employees wanted, say MLAs
The GNWT announced an Indigenous employability framework and action plan, geared at giving residents the opportunity to advance in the public sector. This trend follows…
MLAs appoint new chief electoral officer
Stephen Dunbar has been appointed the Northwest Territories Chief Electoral Officer. This was announced in the third sitting of the Legislative Assembly on Nov. 24….
MLAs question Stanton hospital birthing unit service reduction
About 90 new mothers are expected to deliver a child between Dec. 10 and Feb. 21 but won’t be able to do it in Yellowknife….
Norn’s behaviour condemned at Legislative Assembly
“I’m coming for you.” That is a message from Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn, to other MLA’s in a caucus Facebook chat. The 19th legislative assembly…
A dream turned reality for newly-elected Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty
After a grueling two-month postponement, Jackson Lafferty has been elected Tłı̨chǫ grand chief. Unofficial results came in past midnight to find Lafferty and his community…
Inuvik schools close, following COVID-19 outbreak
"All staff and students are required to isolate, regardless of vaccination status," say territorial health officials.
East Three Elementary School in Inuvik is closing temporarily for 10 days following an outbreak of COVID-19. The exposure occurred all day from Nov. 3….
No new cases of COVID-19 reported in the territory
According to the chief public health officer, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the territory. This brings the total active cases to…