COVID-19 cases in Behchokǫ̀ expected to rise again: health minister
The cause of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in Behchokǫ̀ is still unknown and health officials say they expect the case count to continue to rise….
Articles by Mariah Caruso
Behchokǫ̀ under containment order
According to the chief public health officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, an additional 11 residents have probable or confirmed COVID-19 in the community – putting…
CPHO declares outbreak among homeless population in Yellowknife
According to the chief public health officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, there has been an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst the “under-housed and vulnerable population” in…
Yellowknife Courthouse deemed new COVID-19 exposure location
According to the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, the Yellowknife Courthouse has been exposed to COVID-19. Residents who have been inside the…
Two kids attending Weledeh Catholic School test positive for COVID-19
According to the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, two kids attending Weledeh Catholic School have tested positive for COVID-19 on Sept 4….
Yellowknife restauranteur offering a foodie’s dream
Yellowknife foodies are getting the chance to run their own food truck. Ever since, long-time business owner, Edward But posted on Social Media seeking ‘young…
‘You felt his love for life’: Remembering 92-year-old knowledge holder Gabe Kochon
“My dad always had a string in his pocket.” That’s something Rose McNeely will never forget about her late father Gabe Kochon. He was always…
New COVID exposures linked on flights to Hay River, Gameti
According to the Office of the Chief Public Health (OCPHO), the latest COVID-19 exposures have been linked to a couple of flights from Yellowknife to…
Update: Deh Gáh Got’ie First Nation retracts lockdown notice, maintains recommendations
Deh Gáh Got’ie First Nation has retracted its original community lockdown notice, but leaders are still suggestings residents abide by their recommendations. This comes from…
92-year-old Elder Gabe Kochon passes away from COVID-19
Respected Fort Good Hope Elder Gabe Kochon has passed away. He is the first COVID-related death in the territory. When his daughter Rose McNeely got…