According to the chief public health officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, an additional 11 residents have probable or confirmed COVID-19 in the community – putting residents under a 14 day containment order starting Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. This brings the total active case count in the community to 12….
The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has put the NWT’s health care system “on a critical precipice,” says Kim Riles. Riles is the CEO of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). On Wednesday morning, she told reporters the health care system was not yet overwhelmed but that NTHSSA would…
According to the chief public health officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, there has been an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst the “under-housed and vulnerable population” in Yellowknife. The CPHO acknowledges 10 healthcare and shelter support staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 with a total of 19 infections since mid-August. The…
Police in Inuvik say they’ve found a missing 29-year-old man. RCMP put out a call for the public’s help Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday morning, police said he’d been found safe.
Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about what they hope to accomplish if elected to the House of Commons. The transcription has been edited for…
According to the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, the Yellowknife Courthouse has been exposed to COVID-19. Residents who have been inside the building from Sept 1 to 3 for more than 10 minutes should self-monitor for symptoms. Public Health encourages anyone who believes to have symptoms to…
Five federal candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about their platform and the decision to run. The transcription has been edited for clarity and accuracy. Roland…
According to the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), Dr. Kami Kandola, two kids attending Weledeh Catholic School have tested positive for COVID-19 on Sept 4. Two classrooms are considered exposures and the CPHO says school staff have contacted the families and students affected. In-person learning is recommended as there is…
Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about what they hope to accomplish if elected to the House of Commons. The transcription has been edited for…
Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about what they hope to accomplish if elected to the House of Commons. The transcription has been edited for…