NWT Health and Social Services now offering virtual COVID-19 care
The territorial government’s Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) is now offering virtual care to make sure that health care provides can continue to…
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Workers Safety Commission issues work place directives in light of COVID-19
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) has now developed a risk assessment tool to guide employers in determining if a worker can safely be…
City makes changes to help residents during COVID 19 pandemic
The Mayor of Yellowknife Rebecca Alty says the city is doing several things during the COVID-19 pandemic to help residents and prevent the spread of…
YK1 votes to close schools for rest of academic year
The Yellowknife Education District No. 1 has decided to close all of its schools for the rest of the academic year. The YK1 board passed…
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing opens in Yellowknife
A drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is now operating in downtown Yellowknife. “We have a drive-through screening clinic located on 47th street in the parking lot behind…
GNWT closing Highway 7 border crossing near Fort Liard
The GNWT is taking more steps to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic by closing Highway 7, the Liard Highway effective today. According to a news…
NWT defence lawyers call for temporary release of prisoners during COVID-19 outbreak
Criminal defence lawyers in the Northwest Territories have collectively written a letter to the wardens at the three main correctional centres in the Northwest Territories…
Smith’s Landing First Nation offers money to members for food and utilities during coronavirus pandemic
Smith Landing First Nation is offering financial support to its members during the coronavirus pandemic. The help is for food and utilities. The first nation…
RCMP may wear face masks to help combat COVID-19
The RCMP are doing their part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the NWT by wearing face masks also known as Personal Protective…
Chief Public Health Officer advises NWT residents to cancel public gatherings
The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is advising residents and organizations in the Northwest Territories to cancel all gatherings effective immediately. Dr. Kami Kandola is…