No more active cases of COVID-19 in NWT
The Northwest Territories officially has no more active cases of COVID-19. The department of health and social services’ virus webpage was last updated on Monday…
COVID-19
NorthwesTel to extend Internet usage relief measures into May
The North’s main Internet provider says it will extend the current Internet usage relief measures for another month, pending approval from the Canadian Radio-television and…
New regulation allows NWT residents to defer rent during pandemic
NWT residents who have been laid off or had a “significant decline” in their income due to COVID-19 are allowed to request their rent be…
NWT residents now have one-stop 8-1-1 phone number for all COVID-related info
The new 8-1-1 phone number will allow residents to connect to the existing self-isolation, enforcement and accommodations lines. Operators will be able to share the…
NWT residents may soon get their COVID test results in under an hour
Two rapid-result testing technologies will be coming to the Northwest Territories. The NWT’s Medical Director Dr. Sarah Cook confirmed the information during a news conference…
Survivors can still file Indian Day School claims, virtual help session coming to NWT
Despite the global pandemic, Indian Day School class action members can still submit their claims. Earlier this month, Gowling WLG, the law firm in charge…
NWT-wide public health emergency and state of emergency extended
The territorial government has extended the public health emergency and state of emergency until April 28. The government can only extend the states of emergency…
Federal government announces northern funding for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced more than $125 million in funding to help the territories during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is allocated to…
Territorial parks opening delayed
Residents looking to get active outside while respecting physical distancing guidelines won’t be able to enjoy NWT parks a little longer. Over the Easter long…
Move your Easter plans outside… but only if you’re fewer than 10 people and stay two meters apart: CPHO issues two new orders
The Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest Territories Dr. Kami Kandola will be issuing a new public health order banning all indoor gatherings and…