NWT-wide public health emergency and state of emergency extended
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency and state of emergency until April 28. The government can only extend the states of emergency…
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Update: GNWT, RCMP say no fines have been issued in NWT under public health order
A recent rumour posted on social media about a Yellowknife resident receiving a hefty fine for driving with a passenger from another household is, in…
Federal government announces northern funding for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $125 million in funding to help the territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is allocated to…
Territorial parks opening delayed
Residents looking to get active outside while respecting physical distancing guidelines won’t be able to enjoy NWT parks a little longer. Over the Easter long…
Move your Easter plans outside… but only if you’re fewer than 10 people and stay two meters apart: CPHO issues two new orders
The Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest Territories Dr. Kami Kandola will be issuing a new public health order banning all indoor gatherings and…
GNWT ramps up public health orders enforcement with new taskforce
The Government of the Northwest Territories is toughening its response to people disobeying the public orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the GNWT announced…
Premier urges communities to not put up blockades
A handful of leaders around the Northwest Territories have set up roadblocks or checkpoints for people entering their community. On March 19, K’atlo’deeche First Nation…
UPDATED: Premier takes over MACA department
Premier Caroline Cochrane has taken over the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Citing the “unprecedented challenge” of COVID-19, Premier Cochrane said she wanted a…
Office of Chief Public Health Officer recommends wearing masks in public
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer is now recommending residents wear face masks when going out in public. The new recommendation comes after…
Your CERB application day depends on your birth month
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is asking people who qualify for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to apply on certain days corresponding to your…