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Second COVID related death reported in NWT

A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening by Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT CPHO, did not disclose any details on the deceased resident. “As Chief Public Health Officer, I wish to express my…



Yellowknife Community Arena serving as temporary day and overnight shelter

The Yellowknife Community Arena is serving as a temporary day and overnight homeless shelter as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the vulnerable population.  “There is a significant number of COVID-19 cases within Yellowknife’s underhoused population and staff at the 50th street Day Shelter and Sobering Centre,” a press release…





COVID-19 confirmed at Diamond Jenness school in Hay River

There has been one confirmed case of COVID-19 at Diamond Jenness Secondary School in Hay River. The school posted a letter to its Facebook page informing residents yesterday. Contact tracing has begun and exposure notification letters are being sent to students, teachers and staff affected. “We ask for your support…



Aurora Village office ‘last resort’ for temporary homeless shelter

"If we encounter resistance during this current permit application, we do not have any other options to deliver additional day sheltering services in Yellowknife."


The territorial government has proposed a new location for a temporary day shelter, but staffing, capacity and opening date are still up in the air. On Monday, Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services (HSS), sent an open letter to media saying the department wants to use the former…