New online group connects northern women on sober journey
Natasha Kulikowski wants women who are on a journey to sobriety to know they’re not alone. “Just knowing that there’s other people out there going…
Health
Gahcho Kué temporarily stops production due to growing COVID-19 outbreak
Testing has identified six new presumptive cases at the mine.
Medical staff at Gahcho Kué mine have identified six new presumptive cases of COVID-19. This is in addition to the two confirmed cases identified last…
30-day healing program on the land coming to the Dehcho
Dehcho First Nations will be hosting a 30-day healing program called Nezųh Aoht’é Gha Edek’eh Eghálaęhnda (Journey to My Best Self). In a news release,…
Outbreak declared at Gahcho Kué Mine
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….
Health officials unsure how long vaccine reductions will last
Health officials still expect the territory to inoculate 75 per cent of the eligible population by the end of March.
Health officials say they are unsure how long the territory will be receiving reduced shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “What we do know right…
CPHO: Two new cases of COVID-19 found in NWT
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer (CPHO), announced two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the territory on Feb. 1. According to…
‘Outbreak declared’ at Gahcho Kué winter road site
A total of two cases of COVID-19 have been identified at the site.
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at the winter road site, near Gahcho Kué mine. Health officials say this case is believed to be…
COVID lockdown delays chief and council nominations in Fort Liard
Residents in Fort Liard have been under a containment order since Jan. 16, which is expected to be lifted on Jan. 30.
COVID-19 has delayed the election for the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard, again. This announcement comes days after the election process…
Confirmed case of COVID-19 at worksite near Gahcho Kué
Health officials say there is no risk of transmission to NWT communities.
The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at a winter road work camp near Gahcho Kué mine. This…
RCMP and HSS warn of two toxic substances found in drug supply
"Those tainted drugs could be anywhere in the territory, so this warning is for the entire Northwest Territories,” says Inspector Dyson Smith.
The RCMP says the danger of using illegal drugs has increased after two toxic substances were found in a local supply. RCMP seized what officers…