Health officials are preparing for the next wave of COVID-19 and expect to be hit by the end of summer to early fall. The Acting Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Andre Corriveau made the announcement at a media briefing Thursday. Gearing up for the potential wave, the GNWT has started…
A hundred years have passed since the four headmen of Fort McPherson signed Treaty 11. Residents gathered over the weekend to celebrate what that day means to them as Gwich’in people. The community honoured former Chiefs Julius Salu, Johnny Kyikavichik (Kay), Abraham Francis and Andrew Kunnizzie for their commitment to…
Residents of Fort Smith can expect longer wait times as the community experiences another shortage of healthcare workers. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is warning the community of this shortage up until August. This decision is “due to uncontrollable circumstances,” says the NTHSSA. Appointments will be…
The territory will be receiving an alternative method for COVID testing. Now young children and adults who can’t have the standard nasal swab test may use a spit test instead. “The tests are intended to provide an easier and less invasive method of testing for COVID-19,” says Jack Miltenberger, spokesperson…
It all started with a promise. “I told her one of these days, I’m going to follow my dream and I’m going to own a store.” Rose Martel remembers making this promise, tending to her mother’s bedside with a needle, thread and some beads- three years ago. Martel did this…
Triple A Talent agency has released Young Dene, commonly known as Eugene Boulanger from its online platform, following sexual misconduct allegations earlier this week. “We have ceased sourcing active bookings while this matter is being investigated,” says the agency in a statement. “We will not continue working with Young Dene…
Community programs focused on reducing poverty in the NWT will be getting a little extra help this year. The Anti-Poverty Fund has awarded 52 grants to community, Indigenous and non-profit organizations to provide programs and services on poverty reduction. The Inuvik Youth Centre is among the recipients, receiving $35,000 to…
As part of the 2021 budget, $8 million has been granted by the federal government to support the transition of Aurora College into a polytechnic university. Over the next two years, the institution will develop a new research warehouse and staging centre. The location of these new centres is still…
According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resource (ENR), two cabins were lost due to a wildfire near Fort Simpson over the weekend. One fire was reported at Little Doctor Lake on Saturday. Due to extreme fire conditions, crew were unable to access the fire until the following day…
Folk on the Rocks (FOTR) has removed Eugene Boulanger, commonly known as Young Dene, four days before the festival starts. The organization has chosen to cancel the artist due to several allegations of “sexual violence” brought forward within the last few weeks. Carly McFadden is the executive director for FOTR….