2 flights travelling into the territory linked to COVID-19
According to the chief public health officer, Dr. Kami Kandola, two flights travelling into the NWT have been linked to COVID-19. Everyone on North Wright…
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Exposure notifications issued for multiple election day polling stations
Two Yellowknife polling stations used for the federal election are identified as a public COVID exposure locations. According to the territorial government’s public exposure location…
Yellowknife to enter ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as NWT reports highest per capita active COVID cases
A “circuit breaker” lockdown is going into effect in Yellowknife as the territory grapples with the highest national per capita rate of active COVID cases….
3 mayors, 1 chief acclaimed in upcoming community elections
Elections are coming up next month for Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Norman Wells and Inuvik. Mayors Sean Whelly, Kandis Jameson and Frank Pope…
Q&A: Tłı̨chǫ grand chief candidates
Prior to the Tłı̨chǫ grand chief elections being postponed, CKLB spoke with the three candidates about their vision if elected. The new date for the…
Tłıchǫ grand chief candidates disappointed by election postponement
Tłıchǫ grand chief candidates Jackson Lafferty and Eddie Erasmus are disappointed by the registrar’s decision to postpone the election. Gabrielle Mackenzie-Scott wrote a notice of…
More ICU admissions as COVID cases continue to rise
Two more residents have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a result of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO)….
Feds should focus on ‘rebuilding’ country after election: Dene National Chief
Dene National Chief Norman Yakeleya says the federal government’s priority after the election should be “rebuilding” Canada in the wake of COVID-19 with the help…
McLeod victorious in tight election race
The Liberal government will return to parliament with another minority.
The federal election was a little too close for comfort for Liberal candidate Michael McLeod. A handful of reporters waited patiently at Stanton Suites Hotel…
Second COVID related death reported in NWT
A second resident of the Northwest Territories has died of COVID-19, according to the chief public health officer (CPHO). A press release issued Monday evening…