Recent water delivery contaminated in Sachs Harbour
Residents in Sachs Harbour that have had water delivered since Monday, Mar. 21 should not drink it. The chief environmental health officer sent an advisory…
Health
Virtual health care bill ‘potentially harmful’: NWT Medical Association
The NWT Medical Association has several concerns around a proposed bill to expand the use of virtual health care. A summary of Bill 40 explains…
More contagious COVID variant detected in NWT
Two cases of the Omicron BA.2 variant of the COVID-19 virus have been detected in the Northwest Territories, according to public health. The territory has…
Data shows hospitalization, death rates higher in non-vaccinated NWT residents
The hospitalization rate for non-vaccinated NWT residents is four times higher than those vaccinated against COVID-19; the death rate is 3.5 times higher. Those are…
NTHSSA to take over Yellowknife sobering centre, move day shelter
Starting next month, the NWT Disabilities Council (NWTDC) will no longer be operating the Yellowknife Day Shelter and Sobering Centre. The Northwest Territories Health and…
Public health mandates end March 1, all restrictions by April
The territorial government is preparing for a slow return to normal as changes to public health orders come into effect this week. Vaccine mandates for…
Public health reporting two overdose deaths
Two recent deaths in the territory were caused by drug overdoses, according to the NWT Coroner’s Office. Public health is now alerting residents to the…
Stanton birthing unit reopening to NWT families
The labour and delivery unit at Stanton Territorial Hospital has returned to full service for NWT families after being open for emergencies only for exactly…
Isolation now the same for vaccination and non-vaccinated residents
Public health officials have changed COVID-19 isolation requirements. Now whether a person is vaccinated or not, they will have to isolate for the same amount…
Leisure travel to resume in March: GNWT
The territorial government says it’ll be opening the borders to tourists starting in March. Despite the change, travellers will still need to submit an isolation…