Carfentanil detected in Hay River
The chief public health officer is warning that carfentanil has been detected in Hay River. Carfentanil is known as one of the most toxic opioids…
Health
Boil water advisory removed in Délı̨nę
Délı̨nę is no longer under a boil water advisory. Last week, the chief environmental health officer said residents should boil their water due to higher-than-normal…
Hay River, K’atl’odeeche, Enterprise and Kakisa under boil water advisory
The ongoing flooding in Hay River has led to a boil water advisory for four communities in the South Slave. An advisory from the chief…
Délı̨nę under boil water advisory
Délı̨nę residents should boil their water for at least one minute before consuming it, says the territory’s chief environmental officer. The advisory due to high-than-normal…
Stanton birthing unit reopens to Nunavut families
Nunavut families from the Kitikmeot region will no longer be sent to Edmonton to give birth. The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA)…
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…
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…