Drop the Pop campaign awards schools $18k
Over a dozen schools have been chosen as the winners of the Drop the Pop campaign. Out of 45 participating schools, 16 have been chosen…
Health
United Way NWT to contribute $50k for COVID relief
Funds will be distributed to northern non-profits across the territory.
The United Way NWT receives an additional $50,000 in funding from the federal government for COVID relief programs. This was part of the Emergency Community…
Public health emergency extended once again
Self-isolation is the frontline of the COVID-19 defence, says the GNWT in a press release.
From the advice of Dr. Kami Kandola, the government of the Northwest Territories has extended the territory-wide public health emergency once more. This extension expires…
CPHO: Mask wearing remains a recommendation across the NWT
Public health will consider mandating it in the fall if cases spike.
The chief public health officer says mandating masks or face coverings in public spaces is a possibility for the fall. This comes as the city…
Pilot project intends to offer more streamlined care for mental health services to NWT residents
Mental health support options will be available online and for same-day care, all at the touch of your fingertips.
Access to online mental health resources and a stable internet connection is a paradox for most northern communities. The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)…
No ‘ongoing heightened risk’ of COVID-19 at Diavik: GNWT
Dr. Kami Kandola, the NWT’s chief public health officer, says there is no longer a risk of COVID-19 at Diavik Diamond Mine. Her office has…
Indigenous-owned tour company requests support from GNWT
Joe Bailey of North Star Adventures says he is currently 'surviving' of funding from the feds.
The owner of an Indigenous tour company is calling on the territorial government to provide additional support for his struggling industry. The global COVID-19 pandemic,…
Reduction of services at Whatì health centre
The reduction is due to a shortage of nurses.
The Whatì health centre is being forced to reduce its services due to a nursing shortage. The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency recently posted a notice…
Four NWT residents charged with breaking self-isolation protocol
The total number of people charged is now up to 12.
Four Northwest Territories residents have received tickets for breaking COVID-19 self-isolation rules. The fines of $1,725 were issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories…
GNWT extends public health emergency for tenth time
Diane Thom, the minister of Health and Social Services, has once again extended the public health emergency. The territorial government says the risk remains high…