The situation in Behchokǫ has worsened, with 100 active COVID-19 cases reported comes new public health orders. As of 5 p.m. Oct. 4, Dr. Kami Kandola, the chief public health officer, has extended the public health order in Behchokǫ announced last month to include new travel restrictions. Without proof of…
The Tłı̨chǫ Assembly has appointed Sonny Zoe to serve as acting Grand Chief of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation. Zoe will serve in this position until a Grand Chief is officially elected on Nov. 18, a press release reads. The term of Grand Chief officially ended on Sept. 30 — this was…
The number of active COVID in the Northwest Territories rose by 99 in one day, according to the latest numbers provided Friday evening. On Friday there were 334 active cases in the territory, 219 of them are in Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilǫ. There is also 100 active cases in Behchokǫ̀,…
According to public health, five new exposure locations have been identified in Yellowknife. This includes both uptown and downtown Independent grocery stores, the Kilt and Castle, Ragged Ass Barbers and the new Hungry Wolf Restaurant. Residents at the Kilt and Castle on Sept. 24 from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m….
Residents of Yellowknife, Dettah, Ndilǫ and Behchokǫ̀ who are 75 and older are now eligible for a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The doses are being offered in those specific communities due to the current outbreak. To be eligible, at least six months must have passed since receiving their…
Health and Social Service (HSS) officials said in a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night that they hadn’t originally planned to need a temporary day shelter this year. For the second year in a row, the municipal and territorial government scramble to find a space for the most vulnerable, while…
A COVID outbreak has been declared at Aven Manor long-term care facility in Yellowknife. On Sept. 30 the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) says one person who lives or works at Aven Manor has tested positive — an outbreak is declared in a long-term care facility when one person in…
According to health authorities, a flight travelling into three NWT communities has been identified as a possible link to COVID-19. Fully vaccinated residents on North Wright Airways Flight 142 travelling into Yellowknife, Colville Lake and Fort Good Hope on Sept. 23 should self-monitor for symptoms and if they develop arrange…
An “unexpected wastewater detection”, according to the GNWT, has identified the entire community of Fort Simpson as a possible link to COVID-19. Any resident experiencing symptoms regardless of their vaccination status should isolate immediately and arrange for testing. These measures also extend to anyone who has come into contact with…
A virtual town hall to discuss the proposed temporary day shelter will be taking place at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The town hall will include Health and Social Services Minister Julie Green. The location of the proposed day shelter is 4709 Franklin Ave. the Aurora Village office building. The town hall…