Hotıì ts’eeda releases ‘culturally safe’ posters with advice on COVID-19
The health research network Hotıì ts’eeda has published a series of posters with advice for communities on COVID-19. The posters were created with FOXY (Fostering…
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Survivors can still file Indian Day School claims, virtual help session coming to NWT
Despite the global pandemic, Indian Day School class action members can still submit their claims. Earlier this month, Gowling WLG, the law firm in charge…
NWT-wide public health emergency and state of emergency extended
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency and state of emergency until April 28. The government can only extend the states of emergency…
Update: GNWT, RCMP say no fines have been issued in NWT under public health order
A recent rumour posted on social media about a Yellowknife resident receiving a hefty fine for driving with a passenger from another household is, in…
34-year-old woman charged for carrying excess alcohol into Fort Good Hope via snowmobile
A 34-year-old woman from Fort Good Hope is facing charges after the RCMP stopped her on a snowmobile with an abundance of alcohol destined for…
Fort Providence meets with RCMP to halt the flow of illegal liquor into the community
Leadership in the Hamlet of Fort Providence is taking complaints about liquor in the community seriously and has met with the RCMP to step up…
Federal government announces northern funding for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $125 million in funding to help the territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is allocated to…
Territorial parks opening delayed
Residents looking to get active outside while respecting physical distancing guidelines won’t be able to enjoy NWT parks a little longer. Over the Easter long…
Move your Easter plans outside… but only if you’re fewer than 10 people and stay two meters apart: CPHO issues two new orders
The Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest Territories Dr. Kami Kandola will be issuing a new public health order banning all indoor gatherings and…
Despite Indigenous leaders’ call to restrict alcohol, GNWT will keep liquor stores open
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) says it will not be closing the liquor stores at this point in time. The decision comes after…