One case of COVID confirmed in Yellowknife, 10 contacts isolating
One case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Yellowknife Thursday afternoon. In a press release the chief public health officer (CPHO) says the person is a…
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4 wildfires reported in Dehcho
A total of four wildfires have been reported in the Dehcho region – three of which occurred within less than 24 hours of each other….
New Yukon-NWT travel regulations kick in despite case uptick
The opening of the Mackenzie Ferry on the Dempster Highway this week means new regulations around travellers coming from the Yukon kicked in. The NWT…
Boil water advisory issued for Sachs Harbour
A boil water advisory was issued for Sachs Harbour due to high levels of mud. In a press release issued on Wednesday evening, the Chief…
Self-isolation requirements may end in ‘early summer’
CPHO says certain thresholds need to be met in order to reopen fully.
Self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated residents are anticipated to end in the “early summer.” But not until certain vaccination thresholds are hit and the daily…
Behchokǫ̀ under boil water advisory
A boil water advisory has been issued in Behchokǫ̀. Residents whose homes are connected to the water system and those who receive trucked water are…
Feds settle lawsuit for residential school day scholars
The federal government and residential school day scholars have reached a settlement agreement. Day scholars are former students who attended residential schools but returned home…
Steve Norn charged with breaching Public Health Act
Steve Norn, MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, is facing charges for breaking public health regulations. The NWT court docket says Norn broke the Public Health Act…
Premier moves Minister Chinna off MACA portfolio amid criticism of flood response
Paulie Chinna is no longer the minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA). Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the change to her cabinet in a press…
National TRC day a ‘band-aid solution’: Dene National Chief
The passing of a federal bill commemorating the legacy of the residential school system and creation of a statutory holiday is bitter-sweet for Dene National…