Closed-door discussions led to withdrawal of motion to debate Nokleby’s cabinet seat
Katrina Nokleby didn’t need to speak a word to defend her role as Industry, Tourism and Investment, and Infrastructure minister. Steve Norn is the chair…
Politics
Trudeau announces $650M in additional aid for Indigenous communities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $650 million in additional federal aid to support Indigenous families and communities during this crisis. The new funding will…
Katrina Nokleby’s role as ITI and Infrastructure minister uncertain
Great Slave MLA Katrina Nokleby’s role as Industry, Tourism and Investment/Infrastructure minister is in jeopardy. During Wednesday’s sitting of the Legislative Assembly, Tu Nehdé-Wiilideh MLA…
Legislative Assembly introduces risk mitigation measures to sit later this month
MLAs will return to the Legislative Assembly on May 26 with several measures in place to protect themselves from COVID-19. Those measures include daily temperature…
GNWT provides funding for low wage workers
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will spend up to $6.2 million to temporarily top up wages for workers making less than $18 per…
Premier says hair salons, similar businesses likely first to re-open with right protection; detailed recovery plan still to come
NWT residents in need of a haircut will need to let their locks grow a little longer. But they can take comfort in knowing hair…
Tłı̨chǫ Government provides emergency child care for essential workers during COVID-19
The Tłı̨chǫ Government is providing emergency child care in Behchokǫ̀ for essential service workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Tłı̨chǫ…
No money, few details presented in GNWT social and economic recovery plan
In an ironic twist during a committee meeting on Wednesday, MLAs and cabinet members had to battle through connectivity complications while discussing how to address…
Latest public health order could be the last; officials shift to preparation of second wave of COVID-19
Despite having no active cases of COVID-19 in the NWT, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola has tightened the travel restrictions at the border….
GNWT invests $5 million for additional childcare during COVID-19 pandemic
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing additional child care support for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It announced $5.1 million on…