Politics Archives - CKLB Radio

Featured, News, Politics March 5, 2025

Low vaccination rates put most vulnerable people at serious risk, says NWT Health Minister

‘Addressing vaccine hesitancy in Indigenous communities … requires building trust through culturally safe care and meaningful engagement,’ says Lesa Semmler

Vaccine hesitancy and online misinformation are weakening trust in the science, leaving residents — especially elders and children — vulnerable to preventable diseases, says Health Minister Lesa Semmler. Measles vaccination rates amongst two-year-olds have dropped from nearly 90-per-cent in 2019 to just over 82-per-cent in 2024 — well below the…

Politics

Traffic stop in Inuvik led to firearm charges, say RCMP

Police say the driver attempted to fled from traffic stop twice

Police say the driver attempted to fled from traffic stop twice

Dene Nation to take ‘immediate and unified action’ as drug crimes continue at crisis levels

Following several recent shootings and homicides, the Dene Nation calls for policy and legislative changes to bolster community safety

Following several recent shootings and homicides, the Dene Nation calls for policy and legislative changes to bolster community safety

Cabinet shuffle sees Premier Simpson hand off some of his responsibilities

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jay Macdonald adds Justice file; Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek adds newly created portfolio of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains

Environment and Climate Change Minister Jay Macdonald adds Justice file; Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek adds newly created portfolio of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains

Who will be the NWT’s next MP?

Four candidates declare intentions to seek seat left vacant with Michael McLeod’s retirement

Four candidates declare intentions to seek seat left vacant with Michael McLeod’s retirement

Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę members vote on self-government agreement

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026

If ratified the Indigenous government will take effect in 2026

Private smoking in public housing to be butted out across the NWT

Policy to be implemented in a staged approach for Housing NWT-owned units, including market rentals

Policy to be implemented in a staged approach for Housing NWT-owned units, including market rentals

Elders can be financially, emotionally abused by family members seeking cash for illegal drugs

'I've heard about people pressuring elders for pension cheque money. It's like they are trapped, and their money belongs to others,' says MLA Sheryl Yakeleya

'I've heard about people pressuring elders for pension cheque money. It's like they are trapped, and their money belongs to others,' says MLA Sheryl Yakeleya

‘Policies and procedures protect the criminals,’ says angry MLA

Mackenzie Delta's George Nerysoo says Housing NWT units in Fort McPherson are openly used as drug dens

Mackenzie Delta's George Nerysoo says Housing NWT units in Fort McPherson are openly used as drug dens

Problems, solutions emerge in hearing on closure of 19 Community Learning Centres

'For the past 10 to 15, years, (the) Centres have become increasingly problematic, with low enrolment, high costs,' says Aurora College President Angela James

'For the past 10 to 15, years, (the) Centres have become increasingly problematic, with low enrolment, high costs,' says Aurora College President Angela James

Low vaccination rates put most vulnerable people at serious risk, says NWT Health Minister

‘Addressing vaccine hesitancy in Indigenous communities … requires building trust through culturally safe care and meaningful engagement,’ says Lesa Semmler

‘Addressing vaccine hesitancy in Indigenous communities … requires building trust through culturally safe care and meaningful engagement,’ says Lesa Semmler