The RCMP officers at the heart of an investigation into the possible use of excessive force remain on active duty. On Jan. 27, CBC reported that Maskwacis RCMP is conducting the investigation stemming from an incident on Oct. 14, 2020. According to the CBC, officers arrested Tracella Romie that day…
The NWT is expecting a reduced shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses in the next week as a result of delays by the pharmaceutical giant. In February, Canada will be receiving between 20 to 25 per cent less of the Moderna vaccine than expected. The CBC reported Canada will be…
Another case of COVID-19 has been identified at the winter road site, near Gahcho Kué mine. Health officials say this case is believed to be connected to the first case found on Jan. 27. According to a press release, all contacts at the site are isolating and transportation is being…
The department of Infrastructure was fined $10,000 after contractors destroyed the nests of a threatened bird species. The fine stems from an incident where two contractors for the department were working on Highway 3 near Edzo — a nesting area for bank swallows. Bank swallows tend to nest underground in…
COVID-19 has delayed the election for the Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard, again. This announcement comes days after the election process was scheduled to begin on Jan. 22. ADKFN says the delay is due to the current COVID-19 infections and related restrictions in the community. According…
An Indigenous-run business is aiming to reduce Inuvik’s diesel reliance. Nihtat Energy Ltd., is receiving $800,000 in prize funding from the federal government for a variety of clean projects in the Beaufort Delta, according to a press release. Inuvik currently consumes the most diesel for heat and power in the…
The office of the chief public health officer has confirmed one case of COVID-19 at a winter road work camp near Gahcho Kué mine. This is the fifth case of virus related to the mine. The individual is an employee of on the contracted companies hired by the mine to…
Over the next four months the territorial government is launching an independent review of its procurement process. In a press conference Wednesday morning, Caroline Wawzonek, minister of finance, says this is due as the procedure hasn’t been substantially updated since 2010. The review will involve elected leaders, the business community,…
The RCMP says the danger of using illegal drugs has increased after two toxic substances were found in a local supply. RCMP seized what officers believed to be crack cocaine, powder cocaine and tablets on Nov. 27, and sent samples to the Health Canada Drug Analysis Service. On Jan. 20,…
The family of an 11-year-old girl with a rare blood disease has begun a social media campaign to raise awareness and provide updates on their daughter’s illness. She was happy and full of energy, says Mike Cooper, Katie’s father “until all this happened.” In early January, Katie June Cooper was…