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Featured, Health April 27, 2021

UPDATED: 1 case of COVID-19 confirmed in Inuvik

Public exposure identified during a domestic flight from Edmonton on Apr. 24

The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) reported one new case of COVID-19 in Inuvik on Monday. According to a health advisory, the infection is related to travel outside the territory. A potential public exposure was identified during a domestic flight from Edmonton on Apr. 24. Only those…

Featured, Health, News April 23, 2021

Steve Norn identifies himself and family member as the two YK COVID cases

Exposure notices issued for École St. Patrick High School, the Racquet Club and Taste of Saigon.

Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn confirmed he and a family member have tested positive for COVID-19 — explaining the origin of the two cases identified in Yellowknife this week. “I have chosen to identify myself as the positive COVID test result this week. The second confirmed test announced today is…

Community, Featured, Health, Life Style, News, Tli Cho Yati May 11, 2020

Behchokǫ̀ enacts temporary liquor ban

The community of Behchokǫ̀ has decided to temporarily ban alcohol within its borders. The ban started on Saturday, May 9 and will last until May 18. In a public notice posted to its Facebook page, the community says the ban comes after “public safety concerns caused by a significant increase…

Community, Education, Featured, Health, News April 7, 2020

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 Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said masks could help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a mask isn’t so much to protect…

Community, Featured, Health, Life Style, News April 6, 2020

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 that funding has come to an end after it provided $448,000 to local stores to support the families. The funding for CFI came from the…

Community, Environment, Events, Featured, Health, Life Style, News April 3, 2020

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 responsible harvesting. ENR officers say the caribou were killed within the Mobile Bathurst Caribou Management Zone. They also found wasted meat from 12 caribou outside…

Community, Featured, Health, News April 3, 2020

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 linked to travel outside of the territory. One person went to Europe before returning to Yellowknife on March 20. They have been self-isolating since then….

Featured, Health, Politics April 29, 2019

NWT residents eligible for increased medical travel payments

It’s no secret many people across the territory need to travel for medical reasons. Starting in June, the Department of Health and Social Services is making changes to the Medical Travel Program, which pays a portion of the travel costs for NWT residents who need to access insured health services…