Residents of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ who are 75 and older are now eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The doses are being offered in those specific communities due to the current outbreak. To be eligible, at least six months must have passed since receiving their…
Health and Social Service (HSS) officials said in a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night that they hadn’t originally planned to need a temporary day shelter this year. For the second year in a row, the municipal and territorial government scramble to find a space for the most vulnerable, while…
A COVID outbreak has been declared at Aven Manor long-term care facility in Yellowknife. On Sept. 30 the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) says one person who lives or works at Aven Manor has tested positive — an outbreak is declared in a long-term care facility when one person in…
According to health authorities, a flight travelling into three NWT communities has been identified as a possible link to COVID-19. Fully vaccinated residents on North Wright Airways Flight 142 travelling into Yellowknife, Colville Lake and Fort Good Hope on Sept. 23 should self-monitor for symptoms and if they develop arrange…
An “unexpected wastewater detection”, according to the GNWT, has identified the entire community of Fort Simpson as a possible link to COVID-19. Any resident experiencing symptoms regardless of their vaccination status should isolate immediately and arrange for testing. These measures also extend to anyone who has come into contact with…
A virtual town hall to discuss the proposed temporary day shelter will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The town hall will include Health and Social Services Minister Julie Green. The location of the proposed day shelter is 4709 Franklin Ave. the Aurora Village office building. The town hall…
Warning: This article discusses residential schools and can be traumatic, mental health supports are listed at the bottom of the article. The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation will be an opportunity for people to reflect on Canada’s dark past. Sept. 30 was officially made a statutory holiday by the…
Another resident has died of COVID-19, announced the chief public health officer (CPHO) in a press release Tuesday evening. A total of six residents have died from the current COVID-19 outbreak, four of which have passed away since last Friday. The number of hospitalized patients has risen by three in…
Public health has announced another COVID-19 exposure related to a flight into the NWT. The exposure was on WestJet flight WJ3258 from Edmonton to Yellowknife on Sept. 24, and affects rows 46-52. Fully vaccinated passengers that were in these rows must self-monitor for symptoms. If they develop, residents should immediately…
A dynamic pair have taken to the skies to serve the North and ultimately their communities. SaNaeah Allen and Loyal Letcher are students at the Terry Harrold School of Aviation and cousins sharing in their dream to become pilots. Earlier this month, the boys each received a $2,500 scholarship to…