Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO) announced six new cases of COVID-19 in the territory. Five cases are connected to the Gahcho Kué mine and the other is a Yellowknife resident. The five individuals are isolating and doing well, reads a press release. This brings the total cases…
Inuvik produces more than 60 tonnes of cardboard every year and Aurora College wants to turn it into clean fuel. This new project is “tailored” to the community, converting cardboard into heating pellets for both homes and businesses in Inuvik and the entire Beaufort Delta region, says Patrick Gall, project…
Medic Iqquiyuituq has been homeless for over 20 years. Ever since the Salvation Army closed its doors on Feb. 7, he’s afraid of what that might mean for his sobriety. Iqquiyuituq says he’s been sober for almost six months and needs places like the Salvation Army to keep him on…
The total cases of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué mine is now 10. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, confirms four new cases at mine on Feb. 12. Out of the four confirmed cases, three are NWT residents and the other individual is an out-of territory worker. According to a…
Almost 300 NWT residents have received both doses of the Moderna vaccine. However, the majority of residents still await their first dose. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer was joined by Dr. AnnMarie Pegg, territorial medical director, in a virtual media briefing on Feb. 10. Dr.Pegg says there is…
According to the office of the chief public health officer, a new case of COVID-19 has been identified in Yellowknife. Health officials say the individual travelled from Calgary, Alta. on Feb. 8. Residents on WestJet flight #3359 from Calgary in rows 2 to 15 are considered to be at risk…
“I remember looking at the firefighters saying ‘I don’t know what we’re going to do with our folks’,” says Jason Brinson, executive director for the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army has temporarily closed its doors after a flood occurred Sunday morning. “It was raining in the shelter,” he adds, which…
“There’s an awakening happening all across Canada.” Dahti Tsetso is no stranger to Indigenous issues. This year, she joins the Indigenous Leadership Initiative (ILI) as its new deputy director. As part of the ILI, Tsetso will now be responsible for leading a network of Indigenous initiatives from all over Canada…
Hay River RCMP is asking for help identifying a suspect in a recent theft in the community. RCMP say they are still investigating the theft of an outboard motor that occurred on Stewart Dr. between Jan. 18 and Jan. 25. The person is believed to have accessed the victim’s yard,…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at Gahcho Kué Mine. Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced the second case on Feb. 3 – declaring an outbreak. According to a press release, “both active cases are safely self-isolating at a secure location on-site and are doing well.”…