YKDFN sets up food security fund
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has set up a fund to help its most vulnerable members keep food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic….
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Canadians can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canadians who have lost their income due to COVID-19 can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). According to a government news release,…
IRC Child First Initiative funding maxed out
More than 300 families have benefitted from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s Child First Initiative (CFI) funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the IRC now says…
Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed in NWT
Less than 72 hours after the third and fourth confirmed cases, the Northwest Territories now has had five total cases of the COVID-19. In a…
GNWT investigating travel to Fort Resolution in latest COVID-19 case; willing to step up enforcement
“Knowing what communities COVID-19 is in will not make you safer.” Premier Caroline Cochrane said this while addressing media and residents Saturday morning after the…
More than 80 caribou harvested illegally in past two weeks: ENR
Environment and Natural Resources Minister Shane Thompson, Lutsel k’e Dene First Nation Chief Darryl Marlowe and Tlicho Grand Chief George Mackenzie are calling for more…
NTHSSA accepts medical supplies and thanks Suncor Energy for donation of N95 masks
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) has extended a thank you to an Alberta company and the federal government for a Personal…
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in NWT
There are now four total confirmed cases of the virus in the territory. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola’s office says both cases are…
ECE distributing additional one-time payments to income assistance clients to help ease COVID-19 concerns
The one-time emergency allowance distributed as part of the NWT COVID-19 relief package should be in residents’ bank accounts soon says Education, Culture and Employment…
Chief public health officer gives reminder and warning after reports of gatherings
NWT Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola said “nothing is off the table” when it comes to enforcing her orders to prevent the spread…