MLA calls for seniors advocate position to address elder abuse in small communities
Ron Bonnetrouge, MLA for Deh Cho, is calling for more supports for residents facing elder abuse. On Tuesday, he said elders — especially in small…
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MLA says alcohol, cannabis revenues should fund treatment centre
Jackson Lafferty, MLA for Monfwi, says revenues from alcohol and cannabis sales should go towards an addictions treatment centre in the NWT. Last year, the…
3 new cases of COVID-19 connected to Gahcho Kué mine outbreak
No identified risk to communites at this time.
The outbreak of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué mine is getting bigger. Dr.Kami Kandola, chief public health officer announced three news cases of COVID-19 at the…
CPHO: 6 new cases of COVID-19 in the territory
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…
GNWT wants feedback to improve addictions recovery
Residents who currently live with an addiction or have in the past can now have their say in how the territorial government can improve its…
Yellowknife ‘angel’ takes in Salvation Army guests after flood
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…
4 new cases of COVID-19 at Gahcho Kué
There is no identified risk to NWT communities at this time.
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…
NWT residents will not have to restart vaccines if outside the 42-day window: CPHO
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,…
New case of COVID-19 in Yellowknife
Residents on WestJet flight #3359 from Calgary in rows 2 to 15 are considered to be at risk of exposure.
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…
Nokleby, Green clash over ‘crisis’ characterization of mental health in NWT
Julie Green, minister of Health and Social Services, apologized for her comments to Katrina Nokleby a day after saying the Great Slave MLA was “soliciting…