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Featured, Health, News December 11, 2020

NWT to receive 51K doses of COVID vaccines in early 2021

The territory is aiming to vaccinate 75 per cent of the adult population within the first three months of the year.


The NWT chief public health officer (CPHO) says the territory will be receiving thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccines within the first few months of 2021.  The territory is expecting over 51,000 doses — enough to vaccinate 75 per cent of NWT residents aged 18 and older. Each person will…

Community, Featured, Health, News December 9, 2020

Hundreds currently in self-isolation to be tested following positive COVID-19 wastewater results

The chief public health officer is asking people in self-isolation between Nov. 30 and Dec. 9 to get tested, even without symptoms.


Dr. Kami Kandola says the request for everyone currently in self-isolation to get tested for COVID-19 is being done out of an “abundance of precaution.” The chief public health officer issued an advisory earlier Wednesday saying traces of the virus were found in Yellowknife’s wastewater. At least one undetected case…

Community, Environment, Featured, Health, Life Style, News December 9, 2020

Délı̨nę to host second ‘listening’ session on caribou conservation in Sahtú

The second of five public listening sessions on caribou conservation in the Sahtú will be next spring in Délı̨nę. The session’s central question is “What should people’s role be in maintaining healthy relationships between caribou and other wildlife?” The first listening session was in Colville Lake in January. Last month,…

Featured, Health, News December 8, 2020

Chief coroner reports 2 opioid-related deaths in the NWT

A recent toxicology report by the chief coroner confirms two deaths in the territory as a result fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid and Health Canada writes even a few grains can be enough to kill someone. According to a press release, the deaths occurred in two separate communities in…

Featured, Health, News November 30, 2020

New Territorial Medical Director: Creating a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care

Dr. Pegg has signed a one-year contract, as opposed to the regular three-year term expected as the Territorial Director of Medicine.


Dr. AnneMarie Pegg says she wants to create a North where Indigenous peoples feel safe accessing care. After completing her first week as the new Territorial Director of Medicine for the NWT she says, she understands why Indigenous communities struggle with accessing health care. Dr. Pegg will now be responsible…

Featured, Health, News November 26, 2020

Premier, CPHO discourage travel this holiday season

During a press conference Premier Caroline Cochrane encouraged all residents to download the COVID-Alert App


Premier Caroline Cochrane says her own children will not be returning to the territory for Christmas as a result of the pandemic.  Cochrane, whose children attend school in the south, said during a press conference the pandemic has made travel unsafe and her government is recommending against it unless necessary. …

Featured, Health, News November 25, 2020

Public health emergency extended for 18th time

The territorial government has extended the public health emergency until Dec. 8. The extension comes as cases of COVID-19 increase across Canada, a press release reads. “The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated considerably across Canada in recent weeks as the country’s caseload surged to its highest point in the pandemic.” The…

Featured, Health, News November 18, 2020

CPHO: All household members must self-isolate if one person travels

Travel outside the NWT for the holiday season is also being discouraged.


As Nunavut experiences a serious COVID-19 outbreak, the Northwest Territories is implementing tougher restrictions. This includes the chief public health officer enforcing all members of households to self-isolate if one member has just returned to the territory. A press release says this includes no going to school, work, visits, or…