GNWT secures local production of reusable face shields
The Government of the Northwest Territories has secured a local supply chain for producing and manufacturing face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment in the…
Health
With fewer visitors allowed in hospitals, MLA calls for better interpretation services
MLAs Steve Norn and Jackson Lafferty are hoping to improve hospital services during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Through this pandemic, we have had a lot of…
Trudeau announces $650M in additional aid for Indigenous communities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $650 million in additional federal aid to support Indigenous families and communities during this crisis. The new funding will…
‘Go back to our roots’: An opportunity to learn Dene culture, reflect during pandemic
The Dene national chief says the community should use their time in isolation as opportunity to reflect. “If you look at the flip side of…
Will NWT PPE make the grade?
The Northwest Territories government is taking greater precautions by having some of the personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies be made within the territory. Lisa…
Premier says it would be a ‘sin’ to take away social programs in response to pandemic
Premier Caroline Cochrane says it would be a “sin” for governments to take back social programs that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The premier went…
Yellowknife offering up to $10k to help restaurants install patios
Even COVID-19 can’t stop patio season. As a way to combat virus transmission, the City of Yellowknife is encouraging restaurants to open outdoor spaces to…
Federal government announces more funding for friendship centres, Indigenous organizations during pandemic
Friendship centres and other Indigenous organizations in the NWT are eligible for additional funding announced by the federal government last week. On May 21, Prime…
Rapid-result COVID-19 testing starts in NWT but ‘not rolled out for everyone’
Over the May long weekend, health officials started using rapid-result COVID-19 test kits called GeneXpert Express. The units deliver test results in less than an…
Transitional housing still the plan for former Arnica Inn post-pandemic
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the territorial housing corporation left the Yellowknife Women’s Society (YWS) in limbo as to whether it would support ongoing plans…