Canada’s six largest banks announced plans yesterday to provide financial relief to Canadians impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19. According to an RBC News release, “Effective immediately, Bank of Montreal, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank and TD Bank have made a commitment to work with…
RCMP in Yellowknife has arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at Circle K which occurred early Tuesday morning. RCMP investigate early morning armed robbery at Circle K gas bar in Yellowknife According to an RCMP news release, “A search warrant was executed at a residence” on Tuesday…
The City of Yellowknife has shut down city hall and the solid waste facility as of today (Thursday). In a new release issued late Wednesday afternoon, the city says following advice from the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories, both facilities are closed until further notice….
De Beers Canada is hoping to extend the life of its Gahcho Kué diamond mine by two years. Earlier this month, the company applied to amend its various permits with the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board. In its application, it says “economically viable ore” was found last year north…
The Northwest Territories minister of health and social services has now declared a territory-wide Public Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. There are still no confirmed cases in the NWT. Diane Thom’s declaration took effect at 12 noon on Wednesday. According to a GNWT news release, it…
The Government of Canada says it is committed to helping Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and has now announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy in the country. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Wednesday as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic…
Amidst all this chaos over coronavirus – we have seen Yellowknifers rally to help others. Local lawyer Paul Falvo noticed a Facebook site called Caremongering and started a local group. “I saw similar sites across the country and I thought that seems like a very Yellowknife thing to do so I…
A sentencing hearing in Yellowknife for a star from the reality TV series Ice Road Truckers has been delayed. Arthur Burke, 65, pleaded guilty last month to the rare charge of arson by negligence for accidentally causing an explosion at a downtown Yellowknife apartment in November of 2018. CKLB initially…
One resident in Yellowknife is doing her part by creating relief bags to help elderly residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sheila Champion created a Facebook group over the weekend called ‘YK-Stay Calm and Help Our Elders and Sick’ which is organizing the community to help elders who are less fortunate….
The Union of Northern Workers Office (UNW) office is closing because of the Covid-19 pandemic and staff are being advised to work from home. Todd Parsons is the UNW President. “As a proactive measure to reduce any risk to the health and safety of our members and staff, as of…