Public health reports first flu cases in 2 years
NWT public health is reporting the first cases of influenza in the past two years. “This case serves as a reminder, that despite the lifting…
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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Stanton hospital
There is an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at Stanton Territorial Hospital. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) says all contacts are known and…
GNWT looking for feedback on child and family services
Indigenous governments and organizations working with at-risk youth can now give feedback on changes to the Child and Family Services Act. The territorial government says…
Water contamination cleared in Sachs Harbour
The main water truck in Sachs Harbour has been cleared to return to deliveries. Last week, the chief environmental health officer sent a notice saying…
It’s now illegal to sell flavoured vaping products in the NWT
Starting today, flavoured vaping products are banned from being sold in the NWT. The territorial government says the change is “intended to protect children and…
Recent water delivery contaminated in Sachs Harbour
Residents in Sachs Harbour that have had water delivered since Monday, Mar. 21 should not drink it. The chief environmental health officer sent an advisory…
Virtual health care bill ‘potentially harmful’: NWT Medical Association
The NWT Medical Association has several concerns around a proposed bill to expand the use of virtual health care. A summary of Bill 40 explains…
More contagious COVID variant detected in NWT
Two cases of the Omicron BA.2 variant of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the Northwest Territories, according to public health. The territory has…
Data shows hospitalization, death rates higher in non-vaccinated NWT residents
The hospitalization rate for non-vaccinated NWT residents is four times higher than those vaccinated against COVID-19; the death rate is 3.5 times higher. Those are…
NTHSSA to take over Yellowknife sobering centre, move day shelter
Starting next month, the NWT Disabilities Council (NWTDC) will no longer be operating the Yellowknife Day Shelter and Sobering Centre. The Northwest Territories Health and…