GNWT ramps up public health orders enforcement with new taskforce
The Government of the Northwest Territories is toughening its response to people disobeying the public orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the GNWT announced…
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Premier urges communities to not put up blockades
A handful of leaders around the Northwest Territories have set up roadblocks or checkpoints for people entering their community. On March 19, K’atlo’deeche First Nation…
UPDATED: Premier takes over MACA department
Premier Caroline Cochrane has taken over the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Citing the “unprecedented challenge” of COVID-19, Premier Cochrane said she wanted a…
Office of Chief Public Health Officer recommends wearing masks in public
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer is now recommending residents wear face masks when going out in public. The new recommendation comes after…
YKDFN sets up food security fund
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation has set up a fund to help its most vulnerable members keep food on the table during the COVID-19 pandemic….
Canadians can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canadians who have lost their income due to COVID-19 can now apply for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). According to a government news release,…
IRC Child First Initiative funding maxed out
More than 300 families have benefitted from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation’s Child First Initiative (CFI) funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the IRC now says…
Fifth case of COVID-19 confirmed in NWT
Less than 72 hours after the third and fourth confirmed cases, the Northwest Territories now has had five total cases of the COVID-19. In a…
GNWT investigating travel to Fort Resolution in latest COVID-19 case; willing to step up enforcement
“Knowing what communities COVID-19 is in will not make you safer.” Premier Caroline Cochrane said this while addressing media and residents Saturday morning after the…
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in NWT
There are now four total confirmed cases of the virus in the territory. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola’s office says both cases are…