There is an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at Stanton Territorial Hospital. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) says all contacts are known and have been informed. Public health announces an outbreak when two or more cases are linked to the same facility. NTHSSA says there are currently fewer…
Indigenous governments and organizations working with at-risk youth can now give feedback on changes to the Child and Family Services Act. The territorial government says the changes are to be compatible with the federal government’s Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, which came into force…
On Monday afternoon, Yellowknife RCMP arrested a passenger that on an outbound flight that was “unruly” and “verbally aggressive”, according to a news release. The flight had taken off but “was required to return to Yellowknife.” A 36-year-old man is now facing multiple charges; police have not released the identity…
You know the old sayings to remember time change: spring forward and fall back. Well now the territorial government is considering springing to nowhere and falling… in place? Ok, the analogy doesn’t totally work, but the important thing is the government is considering whether to remove time change. NWT residents…
Camping season is coming soon. With online reservations opening this week, there’s a little over a month left before the NWT’s parks open for the season. Reservations for parks near Yellowknife start today with the first being at Prelude Lake. Tomorrow bookings for Reid campground will open, Fred Henne bookings…
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…
The main water truck in Sachs Harbour has been cleared to return to deliveries. Last week, the chief environmental health officer sent a notice saying water deliveries from Mar. 21 – 24 had been contaminated with fuel. The community used an alternate truck to continue deliveries while the main truck…
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…
RCMP have confirmed a car crash that took out the Welcome to Tuktoyaktuk sign. Police say the incident happened Saturday evening. “A suspect driver has been identified and the matter remains under investigation,” Staff Sergeant Bruce McGregor told CKLB. There are also charges of impaired driving and mischief to property…
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,…