20 confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in Yellowknife
The office of the chief public health officer (OCPHO) announced 20 active and seven probable cases of COVID-19 in Yellowknife, related to the outbreak at…
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Arctic Indigenous Wellness Camp takes its breakfast program to the streets
Due to a recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Yellowknife, many businesses and organizations have had to close their doors temporarily, and the Arctic Indigenous Wellness…
COVID-19 cuts into Behchokǫ̀ hide tanning camp
Organizers say the camp is not fully cancelled, just delayed for the time being.
The growing outbreak of COVID-19 in Yellowknife is also affecting nearby communities. A workshop started on Monday near Behchokǫ̀ and was supposed to run two…
Bear and cubs sighted in Yellowknife: ENR
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is reporting a sighting of a black bear and two cubs in Yellowknife. They were seen near the…
Norn referred to integrity commissioner by MLAs
YKDFN calls for Norn's resignation, while Deninu Kųę́ still supports its MLA.
MLA Steve Norn has been referred to the integrity commissioner after he allegedly broke COVID-19 protocols. Rylund Johnson, caucus chair, was directed to file the…
ECE notifies over 1,100 residents that personal information was disclosed ‘in error’
The department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has alerted over 1,100 residents of a privacy breach that occurred in February. CKLB has obtained a…
14 confirmed COVID cases in YK, over 30 possible exposure locations
Despite over 30 exposure locations across the city, the chief public health officer (CPHO) is not declaring a community-wide outbreak. A press release issued Monday…
‘Excited and hungry’: You can’t keep northerners from the colonel’s chicken
The wait is over. Six years have passed since the NWT has had a taste of the colonel’s Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Today, residents eagerly…
Nunavut suspends travel bubble with NWT
Nunavut has suspended its travel bubble with the Northwest Territories as Yellowknife deals with a COVID-19 outbreak. “Following the new announcements on the COVID-19 situation…
Kandola says Yellowknife ‘on the brink of community spread’
Dr. Kami Kandola, chief public health officer, has confirmed there are now eight active cases of COVID-19 and 12 probable cases related to an outbreak…