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The territorial government announced it would be implementing vaccine requirements for non-essential businesses, but on a voluntary basis. In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Premier Caroline Cochrane explained the policy. “Non-essential businesses will be given the option to either keep the current restricted capacity limits or be permitted to have…

Kelly Mcleod, president of the Nihtat Gwich’in Council has been named interim deputy grand chief for the Gwich’in Tribal Council until February of next year. He’ll be taking over the position from his late sister, Kristine Mcleod, who died unexpectedly in a car accident in August. Ken Kyikavichik is the…

Vibrant new murals are popping up all over town that give a fresh perspective on community, culture and identity in Yellowknife, Ndilo and Dettah. The Strong People, Strong Communities organization joined youth with professional artists to build and curate six large murals to showcase healthy, strong communities in the NWT. Reshaping Indigenous…

Starting today residents of the Northwest Territories can access their proof of COVID-19 vaccine credentials (PVC) online. In a press release, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) says residents can access this by filling out an online self-serve form and then downloading their PVC record. The NWT PVC is…

William Aleekuk, a 38-year-old male from Inuvik, has been charged after a shooting on Mackenzie Road. The incident happened soon after midnight on Oct. 10 and police say they’re still investigating. According to police, the accused and the victim knew each other. Police have not publically identified the victim at…