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. In a press conference, Premier Caroline Cochrane, Health and Social Services Minister Julie Green, and Behchokǫ̀ Chief Clifford Daniels addressed media on the recent outbreak…
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 residents under a 14 day containment order starting Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. This brings the total active case count in the community to 12….
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. The CPHO acknowledges 10 healthcare and shelter support staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 with a total of 19 infections since mid-August. The…
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 building from Sept 1 to 3 for more than 10 minutes should self-monitor for symptoms. Public Health encourages anyone who believes to have symptoms to…
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. Two classrooms are considered exposures and the CPHO says school staff have contacted the families and students affected. In-person learning is recommended as there is…
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 budding entrepreneurs’ to run his food truck, the response has been overwhelming. Being in the community for almost 27 years, But calls himself a “Yellowlifer”…
“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 prepared to be on the land, she said. She remembers him having everything from snares and even peppermint candy on him in case of an…
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 two of the communities. “The beginnings of community transmission is occurring in Yellowknife,” reads the public exposure webpage. “Residents should consider all public spaces as…
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 a community notice sent to CKLB earlier today The notice still recommends residents stay home, wear a mask and not travel for the next ten…
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 the call Monday evening, she was told her father had only one hour to live. “At the beginning, I didn’t accept it,” McNeely told CKLB….