A 42-year-old man is in critical condition, related to gunshot wounds after a fight broke out inside an apartment on Gitzel street in Yellowknife on Sunday. The unnamed man was transported to Stanton Territorial Hospital and later Edmonton for treatment. Police say the parties in this incident are known to…
Pope Francis has officially apologized for the role the Catholic Church played in Canada’s Residential School system, and he’s prepared to meet Indigenous leaders in Canada this summer. The Pope made the comments in his final address with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders today. “Listening to your voices I…
The territorial government has put together subscription boxes to help youth learn about a variety of health and mental health topics. There are five different themes for the boxes, including: healthy relationships, sexual health, substance abuse and mental health, self-harm and suicide, and healthy coping. The boxes include reading material,…
Hay River RCMP has released photos of two people police believe “may have knowledge of recent thefts of NWT license plates.” Police said last week there have been several cases of stolen license plates in the community. Residents that want to share information on the incident can contact Hay River…
Starting today, flavoured vaping products are banned from being sold in the NWT. The territorial government says the change is “intended to protect children and youth.” The ban comes after the GNWT held public consultation sessions early last year. The consultation showed only 51 per cent of residents supported banning…
Two cases of the Omicron BA.2 variant of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the Northwest Territories, according to public health. The territory has also confirmed a 21st death related to COVID-19. The two cases of the new variant are in Yellowknife and the Beaufort Delta region. In an…
Several GNWT licence plates have been reported stolen and a vehicle vandalized, according to Hay River police. The events are believed to have occurred over the weekend at a business on Industrial Drive. Police anticipate more items will be found in the investigation as it continues. Anyone with information is…
Inspired by the heart – Indigenous medical student brings nature back into the body through a passion project. Laney Beaulieu is a 21-year-old student from Fort Resolution and she’s in her first year of medical school. Beaulieu stresses the importance of having Indigenous imagery in medical settings to create safe,…
Dene National Chief Gerald Antoine says he condemns the Russian attacks on Ukraine. “We stand with the Ukrainian government and the Indigenous Peoples in Ukraine in their heroic efforts to resist this assault on their fundamental rights and freedoms,” he said. Chief Antoine also called for the Indigenous people of…
The territorial government is preparing for a slow return to normal as changes to public health orders come into effect this week. Vaccine mandates for businesses, self-isolation requirements and gathering restrictions will end as of March 1. Residents will no longer be required to isolate after travel, including those who…