Gahcho Kué mine prepares to restart operations
Gahcho Kué mine is gearing up to resume operations this weekend. De Beers, in a press release, has said it changed its entire workforce “to…
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‘A lot of people are hurting’: MLA urges in-person mental health support for arctic
Some residents in the NWT’s northern-most communities are struggling with mental health, says Jackie Jacobson. “A lot of people are hurting from depression,” said the…
3 Gahcho Kué mine workers hospitalized with COVID-19
Since the outbreak at Gahcho Kué mine was announced in early February, three workers are now in hospital with COVID-19. One of the workers was…
Délı̨nę signs agreement with feds for remediation around Great Bear Lake
Délı̨nę has signed an agreement with the federal government to benefit the community in remediation projects around Great Bear Lake. The agreement is a first…
MLA calls for seniors advocate position to address elder abuse in small communities
Ron Bonnetrouge, MLA for Deh Cho, is calling for more supports for residents facing elder abuse. On Tuesday, he said elders — especially in small…
‘Don’t be afraid to speak up’: Fort Simpson teen speaks against bullying on Pink Shirt Day
Students nation-wide are wearing pink today to raise awareness on the effects of bullying. The motto “Keep in mind to be kind” has echoed across…
Minister, CPHO talking isolation exemptions for Yukon travel
"The Dempster Highway is a vital lifeline for the Beaufort-Delta," said Lesa Semmler.
Now that the territorial government is granting isolation exceptions for some Nunavut residents travelling to the NWT, Lesa Semmler wants something similar for residents in…
MLA says alcohol, cannabis revenues should fund treatment centre
Jackson Lafferty, MLA for Monfwi, says revenues from alcohol and cannabis sales should go towards an addictions treatment centre in the NWT. Last year, the…
NWT agriculture gets a boost from feds, GNWT
The federal and territorial governments announced a $400,000 investment into the NWT’s agriculture sector. Kevin Wallington, Choice North Farms business development manager, says the announcement…
Two new COVID cases reported in NWT
One was reported at Gahcho Kué Mine and another in Yellowknife.
The Northwest Territories is reporting two new cases of COVID-19, one in Yellowknife and another at the Gahcho Kué Mine. A seasonal worker in Yellowknife…