A presumptive COVID-19 case is present in the Diavik Diamond Mine outside Yellowknife. An Albertan worker tested positive upon entering the territory, but is not exhibiting any symptoms, a government of the Northwest Territories press release says. The individual is in isolation along with anyone who has been in contact…
A black bear was put down near N.J. MacPherson School in Yellowknife on Sunday evening. The bear was first reported on Sunday at 10:30 p.m. in the Finlayson Drive and Kam Lake Road area, the department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) says in an email. The bear was found…
Stanton Territorial Hospital is experiencing some equipment malfunctions with its sterilization services. The Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) says in a press release, the malfunctions were due to wet packs — moisture left after the sterilization process. “This issue was flagged immediately and that no improperly sterilized equipment was…
The annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum has been cancelled for the first time in 48 years. The cancellation is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, says the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines and its partner the NWT Geological Survey in a press release issued on Friday. The Geoscience Forum, known…
Tłı̨chǫ citizens can participate in the annual gathering this year on their computers, TV’s, radios or phones. The Tłı̨chǫ Annual Gathering is a chance for the government to discuss various subjects and issues with its citizens, while providing an opportunity for the community to spend time quality time together. “In…
The Government of the Northwest Territories extended the public health emergency for the ninth time on Thursday. The announcement was made by Diane Thom, minister of health and social services, in a press release. NWT residents entering the territory will continue to be required to self-isolate for 14 days in…
Six people received fines of $1,725 over the past month for breaking Northwest Territories COVID-19 protocols. Fines were issued to three people in the Dehcho, two in the South Slave and one in the North Slave region, a press release from the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) says. The first…
In an effort to be transparent, the territorial government has created an interactive visual dashboard to allow residents an easier look at COVID-19 data, through visual aids such as graphs and maps. The data shows updated daily statistics on new cases, recovered cases, completed tests, a breakdown of symptoms and…
Dennis Nelner says it would not have been unusual for all sorts of people to be living under his mother’s roof when she was alive. He says many young Fort Simpson residents moved into his mom’s basement as their first foray away from home. Madeline Nelner would also invite people…
An easier transition from work to home is coming for NWT residents. Resident flight crews/employees and supply chain workers traveling domestically will no longer have to isolate upon return to the NWT, but any international travel will still be required to self-isolate. Amendments to public health orders have been issued…